John Clayton has made an indelible mark on a generation of musicians in his 20+ years as artistic director of Jazz Port Townsend. Join Centrum to celebrate John’s legacy as a teacher, leader, and artist with a gift to The John Clayton Jazz Fund.
John has led Jazz Port Townsend with uncompromisingly high standards and incredible warmth since 2004. Under his guidance, learners have had life-changing creative experiences with some of the best players in the field, and audiences have shared in extraordinary world-class performances. Thanks to his leadership, the Jazz “family” is a shining example of Centrum’s vision to build a world of greater inclusion and connection through the arts.
The John Clayton Jazz Fund will support Centrum’s commitment to artistic excellence and accessibility by providing Jazz Diversity scholarships to students of color, and those with financial need, in John Clayton’s name, and by bringing exceptional teaching artists to share their knowledge and talent.
Thank you for helping Centrum mark this special moment and acknowledge John Clayton’s remarkable work.
Thanks to leadership gifts from an anonymous donor, Michael and Lucille Peak, and Jerome Levine, the first $5,000 to this fund will be matched!
We are honored to invite donors who contribute to the fund to a special appreciation reception with John after the jazz matinee concert on Saturday, July 27th.
THANK YOU FOR BEING THE BRIGHT HEART OF CENTRUM!
Together, we can create a place where anyone from anywhere can nurture their
creativity in an environment that is supportive, challenging, and uplifting.
For questions, or to give by phone, please contact Katy Goodman, Senior Director of Development 360-385-3102 x104 or kgoodman@centrum.org