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Support

The Cliburn was founded in 1962, and has flourished since on the shoulders of a community of supporters—committed individuals, corporations, foundations, and arts, service, and educational organizations. The dedication of your time and resources fulfills the Cliburn’s mission of providing life-changing opportunities for young pianists, participatory music education for public elementary school children, and access to excellent art for lovers of music. In essence, continuing Van Cliburn’s vision of sharing classical music with the largest possible audience.

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Donate by Mail

The Cliburn
201 Main Street, Suite 100
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Give Stock

For transfer instructions, contact the Cliburn at [email protected] or call 817.738.6536

Text to Give

Text VAN2425 to 44-321.

Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved, and some of our favorite options are below. We hope you will consider joining the Cliburn family today!

  • volunteers work the gift shop at the 2022 Cliburn Competition

    Volunteer

    The foundation of the Cliburn since its beginnings: a dedicated volunteer corps now numbering over 1,000.

  • 180º members at a 2022 Competition event

    Cliburn 180° – Young Professionals Group

    A social group for arts-minded young professionals providing the perfect opportunity for people in their 20s and 30s to meet new friends and hear fantastic classical music from exceptional, award-winning pianists.

Van Cliburn performing for an audience

Other Ways to Give

There are many ways to show your support and carry out Van Cliburn's vision of sharing great music with the world.

Thank You to Our Major Supporters

The Cliburn gratefully acknowledges the generous support of its official sponsors, valued partners, and major donors.

Arts Fort Worth logo
Sid W. Richardson Foundation
The Pangburn Foundation
Alice L. Walton Foundation
Stein Way & Sons North Texas and Houston Logo

Official Piano

The Cliburn is supported in part by awards from the Texas Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov.

201 Main Street, Suite 100
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817.738.6536
Our Mission To advance classical piano music throughout the world. Its international competitions, education programs, and concert series embody an enduring commitment to artistic excellence and the discovery of young artists.
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