The work the legacy is doing for theatres, film, arts education, and the artists coming up after Gene.
Gene began on the stage, the Old Vic, off-Broadway, summer stock. His training as a theatre actor shaped every comedy he ever made. The legacy honors that root by supporting the kind of places and people who shaped him.
This pillar funds independent theatres, arts education programs, and emerging artists through screenings, limited-edition releases, and partnerships with cinema and arts institutions.
Annual and semi-annual screenings hosted with independent theaters, historic cinemas, and university film societies. Proceeds benefit local arts education and historic theater preservation funds.
Limited museum-quality prints of Gene’s paintings, photographed by Beowulf Sheehan. A portion of every print directly supports our arts partners.
Through partnerships and creative competitions, like our first Comic Book Artist competition won by Skye Hazel, we showcase and support new artists in Gene’s name.
“Comedy is not pretty. But it’s real. And real is the most beautiful thing there is.”
Gene WilderEvery gift, every print, every ticket goes to keeping independent theatres open and young artists making.
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