The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is proud to announce a monumental achievement in its mission to support the growth of young people in Northeast Wisconsin: 500,000 students have now participated in the Amcor Education Series.
Since its inception in 2002, the series has served as a gateway to the arts, providing students from across Northeast Wisconsin with access to world-class live performances. From culturally diverse programming and curriculum-linked productions, the Amcor Education Series is a bridge between the stage and the classroom.
A Half-Million Moments of Wonder
The Amcor Education Series is designed to spark curiosity and foster community through educational arts experiences. By providing world-class matinee performances, the Center ensures that young people, regardless of their background or learning style, have the opportunity to experience the magic of the live performing arts.
"Education is a cornerstone of the work we do at your Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. Through the Amcor Education Series, the next generation of engaged citizens and lifelong learners is able to learn, grow, and connect with one another through the live performing arts."
– Maria Van Laanen, President and CEO, Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
Partners in Progress
This milestone would not be possible without the sustained support of Amcor, the series' title sponsor. Their commitment to corporate citizenship and the local community has allowed the program to grow, evolve, and remain accessible to schools throughout the region.
"The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center does something truly special for our community’s students. By bringing the performing arts into education, the P.A.C. creates moments that spark imagination, curiosity, and confidence in young people. Reaching 500,000 students is an extraordinary milestone, and Amcor Cares is proud to support a program that helps inspire the next generation through the power of live performance and storytelling."
– Ethan Haas, Senior Vice President - Growth, Amcor Flexibles North America
Impact Beyond the Stage
The profound impact of the Amcor Education Series continues long after the final bow. For many of the 500,000 attendees, these performances represent their first encounter with the live performing arts, sparking conversations that continue in the classroom and beyond.
"Collaborating with the Center has been an amazing experience. The cross-curricular connections of the shows add another layer of learning to the artwork we produce. How special is it to have a venue in our community that puts on such amazing shows for our students, but also provides an opportunity for our students to collaborate with performers and take their artwork to the next level?"
– Elyse L., Appleton art educator
Thank you to Series Title Partner Amcor and Series Co-Partners Kimberly-Clark, Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, and Schneider for helping to bring the power of live performing arts to students across Northeast Wisconsin.
ABOUT THE FOX CITIES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and cultural education organization located in downtown Appleton, provides a premier venue for live performing arts. Since 2002, the Center has proudly served as a multicultural gathering place for the community to engage in educational opportunities while enhancing a greater understanding and appreciation of life through the live performing arts. The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Where the Arts Come Alive!