Become A Lively Arts Friend!
From underwriting the tuning of a piano prior to a performance to subsidizing tickets for our student matinee program, Lively Arts FRIENDS provide essential support to seed the programming and production of Lively Arts events. By joining at one of the following levels, you’ll receive benefits designed to enhance your performance experience.
SELECT YOUR LEVEL OF SUPPORT
Patron ($1,000–$2,499)—Fund an in-school performance.
• Invitation for two to a private reception with a renowned artist, hosted by Stanford University President John Hennessy and Mrs. Andrea Hennessy
Donor ($500–$999)—Make a pre-performance lecture available online.
• Seating for up to four in the reserved section at Memorial Church performances
• Invitation to a meet-the-artist reception
Contributor ($250–$499)—Tune a piano.
• Special reserved table seating and advance-sale tickets for Frost Amphitheater summer events
• Seating for two in the reserved section at Memorial Chruch performances
• Recognition in each issue of Lively Arts Magazine
Friend ($125–$249) —Rent an instrument for a visiting artist.
• Seating in advance of Subscribers and the general public (based on level of giving and date of gift) for orders received by July 21
• Free ticket-exchange privileges
• Invitation to pre- and post-performance wine receptions
Associate ($50–$124) —Subsidize four student tickets to a student matinee for schoolchildren.
• Priority notification of added events
• Invitations to master classes and open rehearsals
• Complimentary subscription to Lively Arts Magazine
Student ($25) —Provide snacks at a Lively Arts Dorm Performance for Stanford students.
• Enjoy the same benefits as an Associate at a student rate!
• Invitations to master classes and open rehearsals
• Complimentary subscription to Lively Arts Magazine
Note: You receive all benefits at your level and below. For more information about becoming a Lively Arts Friend, please contact Stacy Youkilis at 650-736-1251 or youkilis@stanford.edu.
Become A Lively Arts Partner!
From underwriting artists’ fees and engagement activities to supporting the creation of new works, our PARTNERS provide transformative support that enables Lively Arts to excel as a leader in the performing arts. Partners receive an array of benefits, including high-level ticket and seating priority.
With an annual gift of $2,500 or
more, Partners receive all Friend benefits, plus:
• Highest ticket priority
• Guidance with all ticket purchases
• Assistance with ticket exchanges and seat upgrades
• Invitations to exclusive events for Partners
• Prominent donor recognition in Lively Arts Magazine
SELECT YOUR LEVEL OF SUPPORT
Visionary ($50,000+)—Produce arts intersections through educational outreach, live performance, and engagement series.
• Recognition as a Sponsor Partner for a Lively Arts series or an engagement series
• Opportunities for private meet-the-artist events
Sustainer ($25,000–$49,999)—Underwrite artistic fees bringing the performing arts to Silicon Valley.
• A private concert with a Lively Arts performer in your home or as a gift to an educational institution (at the sole discretion of Stanford Lively Arts)
• Recognition as the Sponsor Partner for a Lively Arts performance
Investor ($10,000–$24,999) —Lead artistic innovation through arts engagement in our community.
• Backstage opportunity for you and your guests to meet the artist(s) of your sponsored performance
• A custom concierge service offering the highest ticket priority and last-minute tickets, when available
• Invitation for two to a private dinner and recital hosted by Stanford University Provost John Etchemendy and Mrs. Nancy Etchemendy at the historic Meyer-Buck House or at the Hoover House hosted by President John Hennessy and Mrs. Andrea Hennessy
Sponsor ($5,000–$9,999) —Fund emerging talent on the cusp of an exciting performance career.
• Shared Sponsor Partner recognition for a Lively Arts performance
Benefactor ($2,500–$4,999) —Expand artist residencies on campus and in the community.
• VIP ticket processing and assistance
You receive all benefits at your level and below, including Friend benefits. For more information about becoming a Lively Arts Partner, please contact Katie Nicely at 650-724-6270 or nicely@stanford.edu.
Your gift to Lively Arts counts towards The Stanford Challenge.
Gifts up to $499 are 100% tax deductible. Tax deductibility of gifts of $500–$999 is reduced by $60. Tax deductibility of gifts of $1,000–$9,999 is reduced by $100. Tax deductibility of gifts of $10,000–$24,999 is reduced by $210. If you prefer a full tax deduction for your contribution in lieu of tangible benefits, simply check the appropriate box on when you check out.