Community Impact Grants Initiative

Supports the innovative work of piano teachers and organizations by funding projects that advance the community and provide representation and accessibility in music education.

Community Impact Sessions

Have you ever had a project, vision, or dream that you’ve wanted to spearhead to help further impact your community through piano teaching?

The Frances Clark Center is excited to launch the Community Impact Sessions. To support our community in their innovative work, monthly online sessions will equip, guide, and mentor piano teachers to create community-based projects. Led by experts in the field, participants will develop and advance their ideas and plans.

Community Impact Sessions provide opportunities to prepare for the Community Impact Grants application as well as build and develop projects that affect meaningful change.

Participants attend monthly meetings and receive guidance in all the stages of project planning, from initial brainstorming to planning and execution. A link to attend is provided by email upon registration.

Leah Claiborne and Stanford Thompson
October 3, 2025, 11:00am-12:00pm ET
In an era where the arts face increasing barriers, how do we push forward to create transformative change? Stanford Thompson, whose groundbreaking work in arts education was featured on 60 Minutes, will share how confronting adversity head-on leads to powerful, perspective-shifting achievements. Join us for an inspiring discussion on resilience, momentum, and surging past obstacles to make lasting impact.

Leah Claiborne and Dr. Ross Salvosa
December 5, 2025, 11:00am-12:00pm ET
The hardest step in any venture is often the first one. Dr. Ross Salvosa, founder of a pioneering music arts academy in the Pacific Midwest, will share how bold action can ignite creativity and innovation. Learn how a single spark of an idea grew into a movement that revitalized his community—and how you can apply the same principles to your own projects.

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