
PAY WHAT YOU CAN,
GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE.
At BlackRock Center for the Arts, we believe the arts should be accessible to everyone.
Our Pay What You Can initiative invites you to enjoy select performances at a reduced price by giving back — not with money, but with item donations that support our community partners, The Core Foundation and Scrap Happy Creative Reuse Center.
Your contributions help sustain creativity, compassion, and connection across Montgomery County and beyond.

HOW IT WORKS:
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Choose your show from the list below.
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Select the Pay What You Can option at checkout.
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Bring your donation(s) with you on the day of the performance.
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Enjoy the performance! You’ve made a positive impact while experiencing live art.
WHAT SHOWS ARE ELIGIBLE:

INSCAPE: Echoes of ParadiseSun, Nov 16
OCEAN CelticSat, Dec 06
RARE ESSENCESun, Dec 07
Parker BarrowSat, Dec 13
Cassie & MaggieFri, Dec 19
HOW TO SUPPORT
BlackRock Center for the Arts is proud to partner with The CORE Foundation and Scrap Happy Creative Reuse Center, two incredible organizations making a difference in our community. When you donate items to support their missions, you become eligible for our Pay What You Can ticket model for select performances.
Read below to learn how you can give back and enjoy the arts while helping your neighbors thrive.
Donations can be dropped off at the BlackRock Box Office or Lobby before your show.
THE CORE FOUNDATION OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY






Support local families and individuals in need by donating nonperishable food, clothing, or hygiene items. Every contribution makes a difference and helps ensure that no one in our community goes without essentials.
ACCEPTED ITEMS INCLUDE:
Food Items:
Canned soup, canned vegetables, canned fruits, canned stew, canned fish, canned beans, pasta, rice, dried beans, lentils, peanut butter, canned tomatoes, canned chili, canned pasta sauce, canned tuna, canned chicken, oatmeal, cereal, dried fruits, nuts, seeds, instant noodles, canned broth, canned fruit juices
Clothing Items:
Dress shirts, blouses, skirts, pants, shorts, dresses, sweaters, sweatshirts, hoodies, blazers, ties, belts, socks, tights, leggings, shoes, sneakers, loafers, boots, backpacks, lunch bags, jackets, vests, scarves, hats, gloves
Hygiene Items:
Toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash, soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, hand sanitizer, tissues, facial tissues, wet wipes, sanitary napkins, tampons, hairbrushes, combs, hair ties, menstrual pads, cotton swabs, lip balm, sunscreen, disposable razors
SCRAP HAPPY CREATIVE REUSE CENTER
Support sustainability and creativity by donating art supplies to Scrap Happy — a local reuse center that provides affordable materials to artists, educators, and makers.
ACCEPTED ITEMS INCLUDE:
- Paints of all kinds (spray, watercolor, acrylic, oil)
- Paint brushes (any size or type)
- Paper to paint on (any size or type)
- Yarn (any color or type)
- Crochet and knitting needles
- Beads for jewelry making
- Glues and adhesives
Donations can be dropped off at the Box Office or Lobby before your show.








