The “Send a Kid” Program was started by and anonymous individual donating 5 student concert series tickets to be used by area high school students. The tickets were distributed to selected area music teachers who could use them as incentives. The hope and idea was that area students would come to appreciate the fine arts and would become future supporters of the arts.
The program has grown and through the generosity of area organizations, businesses and individuals, SOPAA now offers to all area students a reduced ticket price of $10.00 to selected shows. At this time we rely on our fine arts teachers to advertise and to purchase the tickets for their students.
Participation in the arts is known to enrich the lives of adults and children. Because of this, we hope in the future we can offer a discounted student ticket to all shows! This dream could come true with the increased support of individuals and businesses and through the donations of new supporters. Please help introduce the fine arts to our area students by donating to this great program.
We hope to have more students take advantage of this program this season.
The SOPAA Board of Trustees would like to thank the following businesses and organizations for their support of “Send a Kid”. Without their generosity, we could not offer this program to area students.
AEP
Portsmouth Kiwanis Club
Portsmouth Rotary Club
Verizon
Wheelersburg Kiwanis Club
SOPAA and the Vern Riffe Center have partnered with TicketMaster to bring you the most options for purchasing tickets to these and any other performances at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts.
