We transform lives through the power of diversity in the arts. Sphinx Organization We transform lives through the power of diversity in the arts. Mission & Vision

Four organizing principles Education & Access Artist Development Performing Artists Arts Leadership

Education & Access Sphinx Overture: Provides free violins and lessons to elementary students in underserved communities Sphinx Performance Academy: A full-scholarship summer program for young musicians of color who demonstrate aptitude toward classical music but lack resources and access

Artist Development Sphinx Competition: The national competition for young Black and Latino classical string players Music Assistance Fund: Scholarship programs designed to empower the careers of Sphinx’s alumni at various stages of development

Performing Artists Sphinx Virtuosi: Self-conducted ensemble of Sphinx Competition alumni who travel the country each fall for a national tour of performances and community outreach Sphinx Symphony Orchestra: The professional all Black and Latino orchestra which performs with and mentors the participants of the Sphinx Competition Sphinx Soloist Program: A performance series through which the Laureates of the Sphinx Competition solo with orchestras nationwide Sphinx Global Scholars: An international initiative through which Sphinx alumni teach, learn and perform abroad Touring Quartets: Catalyst Quartet and Harlem Quartet

Arts Leadership SphinxConnect: A career marketplace connecting musicians of color and the industry Sphinx Medals of Excellence: A program honoring outstanding musicians of color who, early in their careers, demonstrate leadership and extraordinary achievements

Sphinx20 – Celebrating 20 Years 20 years, 2 million stories “Where I will go is undetermined, but I know I will go far. Sphinx has ensured it.” Gabrielle Hooper, Sphinx Performance Academy alum “My experience at the Sphinx Competition encouraged me to work that much harder at the art form that I had fallen in love with...Now, as a professional musician, I can look on the Sphinx Organization and see the profound impact that it is having in the world.” Joseph Conyers, Sphinx Competition “Sphinx has not only given me hope for the future of music for younger generations, but it has inspired and re-affirmed my own life’s work.” Rosalyn Story, Sphinx Symphony Orchestra

20-year Impact 560 alumni and artists Percentage of Black or Latino members in American orchestras has increased from 2.7% to 4.3% 100% of Sphinx Competition Laureates have gone on to study at top music schools Distributed more than $4.5 million in scholarships, artist grants, and instruments Reached more than 20 million in broadcast and live audiences, including 70 cities in 13 countries Reached more than 100,000 students through educational programs and outreach

Media Honors Crain’s Detroit Knight Foundation Detroit News Flint Journal Grantmakers in the Arts New York Times Musical America Worldwide Bloomberg Strings Magazine The Strad Magazine People Magazine Kennedy Center Human Spirit Award National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities National Governors Association Distinguished Service Award BET & GM History Makers in the Making Award Michigan Governor’s Award for Arts and Culture New Detroit’s “Closing the Gap” Award Alfred P. Sloan Award Sphinx documentaries won two Emmys and a Telly

Goals for the next 20 years Reach 250,000 students with our educational programs Distribute $1 million in instruments, $3 million in artist grants, and $5 million in scholarships Reach more than 40 million in broadcast and live audiences Reach 200 cities with tours and outreach Grow alumni and artist constituency to 1,200