Washington International Piano Arts Council (WIPAC) was established in 2001 to promote international friendship and mutual understanding among nations, to provide an educational forum for all levels of professional and non-professional pianists, to create a renaissance of interest in the art of piano artistry, and to provide venues worldwide where classical music can flourish in many communities.

To further its goals, WIPAC hosts an annual Festival of Music and an International Piano Competition for piano artists above the age of 31 in Washington, DC during the month of July; a “Winners Grand Prix Piano Concert” during the month of April that features winners of international piano competitions worldwide, specifically those that are open to non-professional piano artists; and various piano concerts featuring both professional and non-professional piano artists in museums and embassies throughout Washington, DC area, including an annual concert series at The Anderson House Museum, home of the Society of the Cincinnati.For sample recordings by WIPAC PIANISTS, click here: WIPAC PIANISTS “ Concours International des Grands Amateurs de Piano" in Paris, France, and "Van Cliburn International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs" in Fort Worth, Texas, USA, have been sources of inspiration for the organization. Since those competitions were begun, others have followed in cities such as Boston, Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City, Berlin, and Vienna. WIPAC is a registered non-profit entity under IRS Section 501 (c) (3) and derives its support from the generosity of those who believe that music and the performing arts contribute to the enrichment of our lives. The 2008 Festival of Music and Washington International Piano Artists Competition is scheduled for July 16th to July 20th, 2008. Further information is provided on the COMPETITIONS page of this website. Interested pianists are encouraged to contact WIPAC for further information on dates and preparation requirements. WIPAC has been very privileged since its inception to have presented five “Winners Grand Prix” piano concerts at foreign embassies in Washington, DC, and the Board is very grateful to the French, Polish, Romanian, Icelandic and Austrian Embassies, and the Mexican Cultural Institute, for graciously allowing us to present concerts in their great atriums, salons and residences. WIPAC also has organized three fabulous galas with the gracious patronage of His Excellency, the Ambassador of Iceland and Mrs. Helgi Agustsson, His Excellency, the Ambassador of Malta, John Lowell and Mrs. Therese Lowell, and His Excellency, the Ambassador of Poland, Janusz Reiter and Mrs. Hanna Reiter. The galas have also featured generous performances of pianists, Christopher Shih in 2006, Henri Delbeau in 2005, and Paul Romero in 2003 and 2004, who performed with Brock Summers, saxophonist. The next Gala is scheduled for November 17, 2007. We cordially invite our audience and supporters to join our membership so that we may continue to make music flourish in our community. Let music live!

WIPAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS