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The Folger offers a number of exciting opportunities for corporations, foundations, and individuals to support its celebrated public programs, award-winning educational programs, and important events through sponsorship.
For more information, contact:
Cari Romeu Mozur, Associate Director of Development
(202) 548–8777
cmozur@folger.edu
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The Arts
- Folger Theatre: Our season features Nathan the Wise, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and The Tempest.
- Folger Consort: The 2021–22 season will present beautiful music from 17th century London, the court of Maximilian I in Vienna, and medieval France.
- O.B. Hardison Poetry Series: The 2021–22 series features readings by contemporary poetry's most eloquent voices.
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K–12 Education
- Shakespeare Steps Out introduces students in third to sixth grade to the life, times, and works of William Shakespeare, while developing academic, teamwork, and leadership skills using the Folger's acclaimed performance-based, multi-disciplinary approach.
- Folger Teaching Artists in the Schools provides a year-long Shakespeare education immersion program for high school students and their teachers. Activities include attending a Folger Theatre performance; working with a professional teaching artist to craft a production; and performing at the Shakespeare festival.
- Student Shakespeare Festivals engage students and teachers from the greater Washington area in developing their ownership of the language used in Shakespeare's plays, while giving students an opportunity to perform on the Folger's Elizabethan stage in front of an audience of their peers, families, and fans.
Events
- The Folger Gala raises critical unrestricted dollars in support of the Folger's cultural and educational programs.
- Acquisitions Night supports acquisitions and conservation at the Folger.