Eric DiVito Music Advancing Live Music, Arts Education, and Cultural Access

501(c)(3) nonprofit

Live music + arts education that strengthens communities.

Eric DiVito Music partners with schools, municipalities, venues, and community organizations to expand access to high-quality performances, meaningful learning experiences, and culturally vibrant events.

2024 ArtsAlive Grant (ArtsWestchester) – Funding to support live music programming and community arts engagement
2025 Artist Support Fund Award (ACOR) – Support for artist work and community-facing creative activity
2026 Art4All Grant (ACOR) – Grant support to expand arts access
2026 Nyack Tourism Grant (Nyack Tourism) – Grant support for tourism and community cultural programming

What we do

  • Produce community-centered concerts & series
  • Support arts access through outreach and partnerships
  • Deliver workshops, clinics, and residency experiences
  • Build bridges between schools and local cultural life

Mission

Eric DiVito Music advances live music, arts education, and cultural access by creating high-quality performance opportunities and learning experiences that are welcoming, inclusive, and community-rooted.

Live performance

Curated concerts and series that feature top-level musicians and create shared cultural experiences.

Arts education

Workshops and programs that build musicianship, creativity, and confidence for learners of all ages.

Cultural access

Partnerships that reduce barriers—bringing music where people are, and centering equity and belonging.

About Eric

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Artist + educator

Eric DiVito is a New York–based guitarist, composer, bandleader, and music educator whose work bridges performance and teaching. As an artist, he brings a modern jazz sensibility rooted in groove, melody, and deep listening. As an educator and program builder, he designs engaging learning experiences and collaborates with community partners to expand access to the arts.

Through Eric DiVito Music (501(c)(3)), he produces concerts and educational initiatives that connect audiences with live music, support local cultural ecosystems, and create meaningful opportunities for students and communities.

Available for

  • Community concert series & special events
  • School workshops, clinics, masterclasses, and residencies
  • Family-friendly performances & outreach programming
  • Partnerships with municipalities, libraries, and cultural orgs
  • Funded programming through grants and sponsorships
Jazz Arts Education Community Partnerships Grant-Funded Programs

Programs & initiatives

A few program formats that can be customized to your community, school, or venue.

Community concert series

Recurring concerts that build local culture and support sustainable live music ecosystems.

  • Curated lineups
  • Audience engagement
  • Accessible, welcoming formats

School-based residencies

Multi-visit experiences that combine performance, instruction, and student-centered creation.

  • Workshops + clinics
  • Curricular alignment
  • Performance outcomes

Workshops & masterclasses

Single-session or short series options for students, teachers, and community learners.

  • Improvisation
  • Ensemble skills
  • Creativity & composition

Access-first outreach

Programs designed to reduce barriers and bring live music to underserved or overlooked spaces.

  • Libraries / community centers
  • Family-friendly events
  • Partner-led planning

Grants & awards

We’re grateful for support that helps us deliver high-impact programming.

2024

ArtsAlive Grant

ArtsWestchester

Funding to support live music programming and community arts engagement.

2025

Artist Support Fund Award

ACOR

Support for artist work and community-facing creative activity.

2026

Art4All Grant

ACOR

Grant support to expand arts access.

2026

Nyack Tourism Grant

Nyack Tourism

Grant support for tourism and community cultural programming.

Interested in sponsoring a program?

We can tailor impact-focused packages for venues, municipalities, and community partners.

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Support the work

Donations and sponsorships help us produce performances, fund educational programming, and expand cultural access.

Donate

Add your donation link (PayPal, Donorbox, Givebutter, etc.). You can also list in-kind needs (space, gear, marketing, hospitality).

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Grants Received

  • 2024 ArtsAlive Grant (ArtsWestchester) – Live music programming and community arts engagement
  • 2025 Artist Support Fund Award (ACOR) – Artist work and community-facing creative activity
  • 2026 Art4All Grant (ACOR) – Expanding arts access
  • 2026 Nyack Tourism Grant (Nyack Tourism) – Tourism and community cultural programming

Sponsor

Sponsorships can underwrite a series, a school residency, or an access initiative—often with public recognition and measurable community impact.

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Contact

For bookings, partnerships, school programs, grants, or sponsorships.

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