The Music Center's Spotlight
For 35 years, The Music Center’s Spotlight has uplifted young artists to develop their talents alongside industry professionals in dance, acting, instrumental and voice. As part of the Spotlight program, which runs annually from October – June, Southern California high school students are given unprecedented access to professional auditions, feedback and mastery classes taught by renowned artists and arts administrators, and are given invaluable guidance to develop their skills and confidence.
Spotlight is completely free of charge, and participants are recognized and rewarded during the annual Grand Finale held each year at The Music Center, where the program’s 14 Grand Prize finalists perform on stage before an audience of patrons, family and friends and are awarded more than $100,000 in arts scholarships.
Support Spotlight Today!
The free, year-long Spotlight program is made possible by the generosity of donors like you.
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More Information
For more information, please email spotlightsupport@musiccenter.org or (213) 972-4344.
Gifts by check should be made payable to The Music Center and mailed to:
The Music Center
Attn: Advancement
135 N. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
For instructions on how to contribute by stock or wire transfer, please contact Mayra Medina at mmedina@musiccenter.org.
“Spotlight is funding arts education for those who may have dreams to become artists, but who otherwise wouldn’t be able to without the help of Spotlight.” —Maya D., 2022 Acting Semifinalist
Fundraising Permits
The Music Center (also known as the Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax I.D. number: 95-2217011. All donations to The Music Center are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by the law.
To learn more, call (213) 972-3333 or email tmcadvancement@musiccenter.org.
Our current fundraising permits:
| L.A. Fundraising Permit | Beverly Hills Fundraising Permit |