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The Center for the Arts Development Staff is preparing to implement some new changes to the Friends of the Center for the Arts membership program, which will take effect on July 1, 2024.
The Center for the Arts Development Team and Membership Committee have worked over the last year to create some much-needed and exciting updates to the Friends of the Center for the Arts program, with the primary adjustments to include:
- New names designating Membership levels
- Small increases in Membership fees at the new Friend, Contributor, and Patron levels
- Adjustments and additions to benefits at all levels of Membership
These updates to the Friends program are necessary in order to keep up with inflation and to ensure the Center for the Arts is providing the best possible experience for Friends memberships.
Taking Effect as of July 1, 2024
Friend: $125 - $199, Fully Tax Deductible
- Access to the Friends Hospitality Area during Great Performances at Mason and Family Series performances
- Membership Pin
- Exclusive invitation to the annual Season Announcement event
- Access to purchase tickets during the exclusive Friends Ticket Presale period
- Recognition in performance programs
- Exclusive offers and announcements for Great Performances at Mason
Contributor: $200 - $299 ($30 Cost of Benefits, $170 Tax Deductible)
- All benefits listed under Friend
- Two complimentary beverage coupons for Great Performances at Mason and Family Series performances
- Invitations to backstage tour opportunities
Patron: $300 - $499 ($50 Cost of Benefits, $250 Tax Deductible)
- All benefits listed under Contributor
- Invitation to Artists in Conversation events
- Two additional complimentary beverage coupons for Great Performances at Mason or Family Series performances
Advocate: $500 - $999 ($70 Cost of Benefits, $430 Tax Deductible)
- All benefits listed under Patron
- A private backstage tour for two (upon request)
- Three complimentary garage parking passes for weekend Great Performances at Mason and Family Series performances
Sponsor: $1,000 - $2,499 ($150 Cost of Benefits, $850 Tax Deductible)
- All benefits listed under Advocate
- Invitation to all Grand Tier Society Receptions and Appreciation Events
- Grand Tier Society Membership Pin
- Concierge ticket and seating assistance
- Recognition on Grand Tier Society Recognition Wall
- A copy of the Center for the Arts Annual Report with letter from Executive Director Julie Thompson
Benefactor: $2,500 - $4,999 ($250 Cost of Benefits, $2,250 Tax Deductible)
- All benefits listed under Sponsor
- A backstage meet and greet with an artist (upon request and subject to availability)
- Invitation to VIP events
- Gift Membership to the Hylton Center or the Center for the Arts ($125 value) to keep or give as a gift
- Recognition in the George Mason University President’s Circle and invitation to all President’s Circle events
Sustainer: $5,000+ ($250 Cost of Benefits, $4,750 Tax Deductible)
- All benefits listed under Benefactor
- Invitation to our sister venue, the Hylton Performing Arts Center Season Announcement and backstage tours