Growing Our Community in Our New Home: The Campaign for Walker West's Future
Walker|West Music Academy has realized its vision of establishing a vibrant cultural destination and community resource at our beautiful new home at 650 Marshall Avenue in Saint Paul. This state-of-the-art cultural destination allows us to expand our reach and deepen our impact, providing exceptional music education and enrichment rooted in the African American experience.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we have successfully raised $13.5 million toward our initial capital campaign goal of $19.5 million. This milestone has enabled us to purchase and renovate our new building, creating a space where we can now serve up to 600 students per week and 10,000 people annually.
The Future is Bright: Investing in Capacity Building
With our new facility secured, our focus now shifts to building the long-term capacity of Walker|West to ensure its sustainability and impact for generations to come. The remaining $6 million of our campaign is dedicated to:
- Expanding Program Access: Creating more opportunities for students of all ages and backgrounds, with a continued commitment to accessibility.
- Strengthening Organizational Capacity: Investing in the infrastructure, technology, and personnel needed to support our growth and effectively serve our expanding community.
- Ensuring Long-Term Sustainability: Building an endowment and establishing robust operational systems to secure Walker|West’s future as a vital community asset.
Our Vision for the Future:
Our new home is more than just a building; it’s a hub for creativity, learning, and community connection. This expanded space allows us to:
- Welcome More Students: Addressing our previous waiting list and providing music education to twice as many students weekly.
- Enhance Program Offerings: Developing new and innovative programs to meet the evolving needs of our community.
- Create a World-Class Learning Environment: Providing students and faculty with state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
- Deepen Community Engagement: Serving as a vibrant cultural destination for performances, workshops, and community events.
Join Us in Building a Lasting Legacy
Your continued investment in Walker|West will empower us to reach even more students, strengthen our programs, and solidify our role as a cornerstone of music education in our community for generations to come.
How You Can Support Our Future:
- Make a Significant Gift: We invite you to consider a major gift to our campaign.
- Complete a Pledge Form: Make a commitment to support Walker|West over time.
- Explore Planned Giving Options: Consider including Walker West in your long-term financial plans.
- Donate Online: Make a secure online donation through our website.
To discuss a major gift or complete a pledge form, please contact:
Khamara Pettus, Advancement Director at khamara@walkerwest.org
Walker|West enthusiastically accepts gifts from Donor Advised Funds and stock donations, estate and planned gifts, and IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions. Please contact Khamara Pettus for more information on these giving options. Naming opportunities within our new building may also be available.
Walker|West Music Academy is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with Employee Identification Number 41-1678368.
Thank you for partnering with Walker|West Music Academy as we build a vibrant and sustainable future for music education in our community!
