The entire campus will close at 4pm on December 24, and stay closed December 25 through January 1. Strathmore will reopen on January 2. (We will briefly open the Music Center on December 29 for the Salute to Vienna performance.)

The Advancement team will be monitoring timely emails and calls, and donations can be made online here.

Sparks Joi

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Sparks Joi is all about discovering new artists and experiencing the arts more often. It’s based around offering opportunities to see performances that our Artistic Director, Joi Brown, deems the most distinctive when enough remaining tickets are available.

It’s also a great way to introduce your friends and family to Strathmore! This program allows our members to enjoy select performances with 50% off tickets.

These are often the gems of our season, and some of those shows may be artists you are not familiar with (yet!). You trust us to book great artists you know, now trust us to bring you great artists you don’t!

Sparks Joi FAQ

: Shows are chosen to help members experience a variety of artistically excellent and sometimes lesser known artists. We will always make sure you know why she selected them. Our membership team will also add in additional last-minute discount opportunities we think you’ll enjoy. Discounts often require approval from the artist, so we request this approval before selecting a show for inclusion.
: Not exactly. The artists we bring to Strathmore are of the highest artistic quality. Sparks Joi events may include performances we know will have a more intimate audience.
: We’ll send these offers via email whenever they are available, which will vary by season. To keep your inbox clean, we’ll aim to send them once or twice a month once we have approval from the artists; keep an eye out for the “Sparks Joi” subject line.
: Discounts may not be applied to previously purchased tickets. We know that the most important benefit for most members is access to the very best seats through our member presales. We encourage you to continue buying early for the shows you care most about and use Sparks Joi to dive into performances you might not otherwise have considered—keeping in mind that ticket inventory may be limited. If you’ve already purchased tickets for a Sparks Joi show, know that you’ve gotten the best seats, and many more opportunities are coming for additional great experiences. Plus, all purchases help Strathmore bring the best talent to our stages while keeping our programs affordable and accessible.
: Information will be provided in our Sparks Joi emails to members. If you need any assistance with your ticket purchase, please call our member line at 301.581.5145.
: You’ll usually hear from us anytime between 2 days and 3 weeks before a show.
: Yes, you can count on a 50% discount on your Sparks Joi presentations.
: You can purchase any available seats. Please note that remaining inventory may be limited.
: Unless otherwise noted, you may purchase up to four tickets per show at your Sparks Joi price. There may be a cap on Sparks Joi tickets available for certain performances. All tickets are subject to availability. Strathmore’s ticket policies, including refunds, exchanges, and resale, can be viewed here.

Not a member but want to explore more with Sparks Joi? Become a member today and start receiving 50% off tickets to the shows below!

Upcoming Sparks Joi Events

INVEST IN THE ARTS

Your generosity brings distinctive programming and renowned artists to Strathmore’s stages and galleries and ensures that everyone in our community can experience the joy and wonder of the arts.

Donation Amount

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