Seeing Stars! Benefit

Seeing Stars! Benefit is the Flint School of Performing Arts’ signature fundraising event.

For the past 25 years, this event has been vital in raising funds for the Flint School of Performing Arts tuition assistance program, ensuring that students can study music, dance, and theater regardless of their ability to pay. Last year alone, the Seeing Stars tuition assistance program awarded $230,000 to local FSPA performing arts students and their families. 60% of our enrolled families receive support.

6pm Treat yourself to a glass of wine and a strolling dinner of tastings generously provided by many of the area’s best restaurants
7:30pm Seeing Stars! Students Showcase in MacArthur Recital Hall
8:15pm Sweet Endings – dessert and champagne (or sparkling cider) to enjoy at home donated by some of the area’s best bakeries

Karen Mills Jennings Flint Youth Ballet Support Fund

Named in honor of Karen Mills Jennings upon her retirement in June 2023 recognizing 43 years of service as faculty member, artistic director of The Nutcracker and FSPA Dance Department chair.

The Fund supports students participating in the full FSPA dance curriculum and Flint Youth Ballet, providing resources to meet the following needs:

• Pointe shoes, ballet shoes or character shoes
• Dress code attire or attire needed for FYB/Nutcracker performances
• Financial assistance for auditioned summer dance intensives
• Financial assistance with travel and audition fees for summer dance intensive auditions

Gifts of all sizes are welcome – every dollar makes a difference!  

Donate here