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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Carmel, Ind. – The Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is thrilled to announce that Glick Art has generously awarded funding to support the Orchestra’s Music Matters concerts, bringing the joy and inspiration of live symphonic music to more than one thousand schoolchildren across central Indiana.
Two Music Matters concerts will be performed Monday, October 27, in the elegant Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. These concerts are designed especially for fifth- and sixth-grade students. These interactive performances introduce young audiences to the sights, sounds, and stories of the orchestra, sparking curiosity and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
“By funding the Music Matters concerts, Glick Art continues to champion access to cultural experiences that enrich lives and strengthen communities,” said Marianne Glick, Founder and CEO.
“Thanks to Glick Art’s generosity, we can continue providing transformative live music experiences to children who might otherwise never have the chance to hear an orchestra in person,” said Nancy Sutton, CSO Board Chair. “This support allows us to inspire the next generation of musicians, patrons, and arts advocates.”
The Music Matters program aligns with the CSO’s mission to engage the community through outstanding musical performances, education, and outreach. Through the years, these concerts have become a much-anticipated event for local schools, offering both entertainment and educational value by connecting music to history, culture and creativity.
MARIANNE GLICK – Background
Marianne Glick’s journey is fueled by a singular driving force: to ignite, inspire and direct energy for positive action – a mission she lives both on canvases and through community leadership. As President of Glick Training Associates from 1986 to 2007, she shaped countless leaders, helping individuals and organizations discover untapped potential.
In 2006, Marianne embraced a new canvas—literally. Transitioning from corporate training into visual art, she picked up a paintbrush during an Indiana winter and never looked back. What began as a creative respite soon blossomed into a celebrated gallery presence. Her work, rooted in gardening imagery, evolved into abstract, multimedia expression—layering watercolor, acrylic, collage, stencils, sanded textures—each stroke mirroring her exuberant, layered personality. Marianne’s art doesn’t merely adorn walls—it uplifts missions. She’s donated pieces and proceeds to dozens of nonprofits including Dress for Success, United Way, Women’s Fund and TeenWorks. Her exhibit “Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue,” showcased at Meyer Najem Gallery in summer 2024, illustrates her belief that visual narratives can stir emotional and social action through joy and reflection.
Complementing her artistic imprint, Marianne champions community efforts—whether advocating for affordable housing through the Glick Housing Foundation or speaking on leadership and inclusion for the Indiana Conference for Women’s Leadership and Black Leadership + Legacies cohorts. She exemplifies what she preaches: believing in people’s capacity to change and then lighting the spark to help them realize that potential.
In every brushstroke, speech, and boardroom discussion, Marianne unites purpose and passion. She invites us to join her – igniting hope, inspiring confidence, and directing collective energy toward a better world. Her story isn’t just her own – it’s an open invitation to take positive action together.
For more information about Glick Art, visit www.glickart.com.
For more information about the Carmel Symphony Orchestra and the Music Matters program, visit www.CarmelSymphony.org.
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