MEMBERSHIP UNDERWRITING HOW TO GIVE VOLUNTEER
Invest in the Vail Valley’s cultural treasure
The Vail Valley Foundation’s Vilar Performing Arts Center (VPAC) strives for diversity and excellence in artistic, entertainment, and educational activities in a year-round, non-profit performing arts venue. A full-time staff operates the state-of-the-art theater, delivering events that span a wide array of art forms, genres and educational initiatives.
With ticket sales covering only 25% of the theater’s $4.5 million annual budget, support for the performances and community events comes from philanthropic individuals and corporate partners.
Tax-deductible gifts to the VPAC directly impact our community through…
- Diverse programming across 100+ events annually
- 17+ free performances for 8,000+ local youth through STARS
- Opportunities for 800+ students and community members to attend performances through the Community Arts Access
- Access to the stage for local nonprofit performing arts organizations with 400+ performers through the Community Performance Fund
- Investments in technology and infrastructure
- Ability to retain a specialized full-time staff of 12 and more than 20 part-time staff
- Support for 750 artists and production crew
By making a gift to the VPAC today, you will enjoy exclusive benefits, special experiences and recognition based on membership levels and giving opportunities. For more information, contact the VVF philanthropy team at connect@vvf.org.
MEMBERSHIP
Join the passionate community of members who make an annual gift to support the continued operations of our state-of-the-art theater and role as the premier presenter of year-round world-class entertainment in the Vail Valley.
At varying levels of support, membership provides access to special experiences and exclusive benefits like Priority Ticketing, Premium Seating, access to the beautiful May Gallery Patrons Lounge, invitations to special donor receptions and other unique offerings.
NEW! VPAC’s Curtain Club Membership $250-$499 includes Priority Ticketing Notifications and Pre-Sale Access Prior to the Public!
UNDERWRITING &
COMMUNITY ARTS ACCESS
Underwrite: Celebrate your passion for a specific artist with your community by underwriting a performance or series. Your show experience will begin with an elevated experience in the May Gallery, followed by a Meet & Greet and Photo Opportunity (upon artist approval).
Community Arts Access Program: This program ensures that residents from every corner of Eagle County have the chance to be inspired by world-class performances. The program partners with local non-profits emphasizing education, arts and health/human services, schools and more to distribute complimentary tickets to families who otherwise may not attend.
HOW TO GIVE
Gifts to the Vilar Performing Arts Center may take many forms, including donations of cash, stock gifts, corporate matching gifts, IRA Charitable Rollovers and Planned Giving. Learn more to identify the type of gift that makes the most sense for you.
VOLUNTEER
In addition to financial support, we rely heavily on our incredible VPAC volunteers who are tirelessly dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of life within the Vail Valley from an educational, cultural and community-based perspective.