education programs

Through the Charleston Gaillard Center’s Education Program, more than 89,000 students have experienced the performing arts within the Martha & John M. Rivers Performance Hall, with nearly 61,000 students attending completely free of charge, including the cost of bus transportation. Staff educators, artists-in-residence, and teaching artists have taught more than 1,100 in-school workshops to students throughout the Lowcountry.

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support education programs

Individuals, couples, families and organizations who partner with the Education & Community Program help the Center’s effort to enrich lives through unforgettable experiences by making possible our curriculum-compatible and barrier-free education program. Your support goes far to make the Gaillard Center’s mission to provide the Lowcountry with a world-class performance hall and vibrant educational opportunities inspiring our dynamic community through the power of the performing arts.

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The Rivers Performance Hall Foundation
Attn: Institutional Advancement
2 George Street, Suite 2200
Charleston, SC 29401

Phone: (843) 718-1578

Monday – Friday: 9AM – 5PM
Weekends & Holidays : Closed

The Martha and John M. Rivers Performance Hall Foundation is a South Carolina charitable organization exempt under IRC section 501(c)(3) and, as a public charity described by section 170(b)(1)(A), is entitled to receive gifts deductible to the maximum extent of the law.

For all legal purposes, please refer to our organization as:

The Martha and John M. Rivers
Performance Hall Foundation

Incorporated in:
Charleston, South Carolina

Tax ID: 90-0616040