Center for the Arts
Friends and patrons learn a dance from a Ballet Hispánico company member
Join Today! The Friends have helped the Center for the Arts share the arts with more than six million community members and patrons through masterclasses, workshops, special events, and performances.
Mail Membership Forms To:
Become a Member Ensure the arts in our community thrive for generations to come
George Mason University Foundation 4400 University Drive, MS 1A3 Fairfax, Virginia 22030
703-993-3927 go.gmu.edu/fcfa
Join the Grand Tier Society The Grand Tier Society represents the highest levels of giving for the Friends of the Center for the Arts. Members of the Grand Tier Society play a visionary and leadership role in ensuring that all live performances remain vibrant and affordable for all audiences. Members of the Grand Tier Society have access to unique benefits and opportunities including: • Invitations to Grand Tier Society Receptions and Appreciation Events • Concierge ticketing and seating assistance • And more!
Help Enrich the Community Through the Arts Friends Make a Difference The generosity of the Friends of the Center for the Arts makes it possible to present firstclass performing arts from around the world and around the corner. The continued and enthusiastic support of the Friends enables the Center for the Arts to host Great Performances at Mason, pre-performance discussions, community outreach and education programs, Friends-only Artists in Conversation receptions, and other Friends-exclusive special events. Your gift demonstrates your appreciation for the important role the arts play in our lives and our community.
Friends on a backstage tour with Mutts Gone Nuts
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GRAND TIER SOCIETY
Member Benefits
Friend $125–$199
Fully Tax Deductible
Contributor $200–$299
$20 Cost of Benefits
Patron $300–$499
$60 Cost of Benefits
Advocate $500–$999
$100 Cost of Benefits
Sponsor $1,000–$2,499
$245 Cost of Benefits
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 Subscription Priority Period Recognition in digital performance programs Exclusive offers and announcements for Great Performances at Mason Two complimentary beverage coupons for Great Performances at Mason and Family Series performances Invitations to backstage tour opportunities Invitations to Artists in Conversation events Two additional complimentary beverage coupons for Great Performances at Mason or Family Series performances Four complimentary garage parking passes for weekend Great Performances at Mason and Family Series performances A copy of the Mason Arts annual report, including the Center for the Arts report Invitations to all Grand Tier Society Receptions and Appreciation Events Grand Tier Society Membership Pin Recognition on Grand Tier Society Recognition Wall A backstage meet and greet with an artist (upon request and subject to availability)
Benefactor $2,500–$4,999 $295 Cost of Benefits
Sustainer $5,000+
$295 Cost of Benefits
BY MAIL Simply fill out the form below, make your check payable to “George Mason University Foundation,” and mail it to the address on the back of the brochure. Name(s)
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I would like to join the Friends of the Center for the Arts at the following membership level: Membership Level
One-Time Payment
Minimum Monthly Payment
Friend
$125–$199
$10.42
Contributor
$200–$299
$16.67
Patron
$300–$499
$25.00
Advocate
$500–$999
$41.67
Grand Tier Society
Sponsor
$1,000–$2,499
$83.34
Benefactor
$2,500–$4,999
$208.34
Sustainer
$5,000+
$416.67
I would like more information about Planned Giving. I would like to decline membership benefits to make my gift tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
PAYMENT METHOD: Charge the total amount of $_____________ to my credit card. (listed below) A check for the total amount of $_____________ is enclosed.
Invitations to VIP events Recognition in the George Mason University President’s Circle and invitation to all President’s Circle events Recognition as Performance Sponsor for a Great Performances at Mason event of your choice (subject to availability) The George Mason University Foundation is a registered 501 (c)(3), EIN: 54-1603842. Your gift is tax deductible to the full extent allowed by the law. Please consult your tax advisor for additional guidance.
Note: no tangible benefits may be exchanged as a result of an IRA or DAF contribution. A separate gift of the benefits value can be made to receive benefits.
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On Cover: Friends on a backstage tour with Cirque Mechanics
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