Great Lakes Center for the Arts Annual Fund

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About the Great Lakes Center for the Arts WORLD-CLASS The Great Lakes Center for the Arts presents world-class performances in its 500-seat theater.

YEAR-ROUND The Center collaborates with regional arts organizations providing a state-of-the-art venue for their performances and programs.

DIVERSE The Center presents a variety of programming – music, theater, dance, movies & film, intellectual dialogue, and educational opportunities.

ACCESSIBLE The Center is committed to maintaining affordable ticket pricing and building strong educational partnerships.

Learn more about us: greatlakescfa.org 231.439.2600 info@greatlakescfa.org The Great Lakes Center for the Arts is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Tax ID: 46-4121514

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The Great Lakes Center for the Arts Annual Fund 2018 The doors have opened and a new era of the performing arts has begun in Northern Michigan. Your gift to the 2018 Annual Fund directly supports the Center’s mission to inspire, entertain and educate with year-round, world-class performances, affordable ticket pricing and a robust education program.

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO JOIN THE JOURNEY Serving a five-county region of approximately 135,000 yearround residents, the Center serves as a cultural and social hub for Northern Michigan, welcoming all patrons impassioned by the performing arts to experience an outstanding year-round line-up of events including ballet, country, jazz, symphony, comedy and more!

With less than half of annual operating expenses supported by ticket sales, your gift is vital to the success of the Center and will make a difference for future generations in Northern Michigan.

Become a Dreammaker!

Join the Great Lakes Center for the Arts Individual Giving Society today - a community of supporters who believes in the power of the arts to transform lives.

greatlakescfa.org 231.439.2600

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Membership Benefits 2018 CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE

GREAT LAKES CIRCLE

CHAIRMAN’S INNOVATORS $100,000 ANNUAL COMMITMENT

BENEFACTOR | $7,500 - $9,999

» Customized benefits package

DIAMOND | $50,000 ANNUAL COMMITMENT » Performance dedicated in your honor, with an exclusive dinner for up to eight guests, including a backstage experience for your party

PLATINUM | $60,000 COMMITMENT OVER TWO YEARS ($30,000 per year) » Use of Donor Lounge, Rooftop Terrace, or Community Engagement Room for a private reception

GOLD | $25,000 ANNUAL COMMITMENT » Complimentary invitation for two to attend an exclusive, season kick-off Chairman’s Luncheon » Recognition as a performance sponsor for a program of your choice

SILVER | $15,000 ANNUAL COMMITMENT » Invitation for lunch with artistic director to discuss plans for future programming

BRONZE | $10,000 ANNUAL COMMITMENT » Invitation for you and a guest to attend a dress rehearsal

» Invitation for two to an annual Behind the Curtain event - enjoy a backstage tour with the Technical Director to discover how the theater works from an insider’s perspective

PATRON | $5,000 - $7,499 » Access to the VIP Concierge Service, offering access to purchase premium theater seats up to 48 hours prior to performance time

SUSTAINER | $2,500 - $4,999 » Access for you and your performance guests to the exclusive Donor Lounge

AFFILIATE | $1,000 - $2,499 » Priority ticket ordering for subscriptions » Invitation for two for an Annual Membership Appreciation Event

FRIEND | $500 - $999 » Priority ordering for individual tickets

CONTRIBUTOR | $250 - $499 » An invitation to meet & greet the Executive Director and Artistic Director

BELIEVER | $100 - $249 » Listing in program » Advance event notice

ENTHUSIAST | UP TO $99 » Listing in program

» Invitation for post-performance champagne backstage

All benefit levels below your giving level also apply.

Questions about donor benefits?

Please contact Matthew J. Wawro, Development Director, at 231.439.2606 or mwawro@greatlakescfa.org