Support the Wortham Center
In October, Diana Wortham Theatre was scheduled to be filled with comedians, musicians and cirque performers as the 24/25 season began. Instead, it was filled with socks.
Within two days of Hurricane Helene hitting, Wortham quickly partnered with the Asheville Fire Department to become an emergency supply distribution site. We met heroes who had not slept, seen their children, showered, or eaten a full meal in days. Throughout the month of October, Wortham stayed open seven days a week so emergency workers could access food, water, personal supplies, and one of the most highly coveted items: dry, clean socks.
Today, Wortham Center is once again filled with artists and audiences, but recovery is far from over. Despite cancelling more than 80 events and experiencing an estimated $100,000 loss in revenue, Wortham remains committed to serving our beloved community as it heals.
Thus, Wortham Center recently launched the ARTS RISING! program. Offering deeply discounted tickets, pay-what-you-can classes, and gallery space to support displaced River Arts District artists, ARTS RISING is designed to connect and uplift the community and make the arts more accessible in this challenging time.
Thanks to your steadfast support, Wortham is more than just a stage, more than simply a show. Wortham Center transforms lives and communities through exceptional multicultural arts experiences and opportunities…and, sometimes, socks.
As the year draws to a close, please consider making a year-end gift to help Wortham continue to strengthen our community through the arts by providing a space to gather, to share joy, and to rebuild.
Thank you for your dedication to the arts and this organization. You make this work possible!
For more information about how you can support the Wortham Center, please contact Development Director Jennifer Zemp at 828-210-9849 or jennifer@worthamarts.org.
“Wortham is a cultural heartthrob in downtown Asheville, providing rich fulfillment and entertainment to locals and visitors alike.”
–Patron of the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
