UNDERWRITE
Celebrate your passion for a specific artist or art form with your community by underwriting a performance or series.
Your show experience will begin with a complimentary round of drinks and a reserved table in the May Gallery Patrons Lounge, followed by an exclusive Backstage Meet & Greet and Photo Opportunity with the artist (upon artist approval) and access to the best seats in the house. Review a complete list of benefits below:
On the evening of the performance, you will enjoy…
- Backstage Meet & Greet and Photo Opportunity with Artists (Upon Artist Approval)
- Verbal Recognition from Stage for Underwritten Performance
- Access to Box Seats or Premium Seats of Your Choosing (tickets must be purchased additionally)
- Reserved Table in the May Gallery Patrons Lounge
- Complimentary Round of Drinks for Your Party
Year-round benefits include:
- Acknowledgment in Summer & Winter Season Programs
- Receive Special Donor Updates and Show Information
- Priority Ticketing Notifications Prior to Public Sale
- Invitation to Post Show Sparkling Receptions (in Winter)
- Private Backstage Tour (Upon Request)
- Invitation to Special Receptions in the May Gallery Patrons Lounge
- Personalized Ticket Purchasing
- Recognition on Wall of Honor and on May Gallery Patrons Lounge Plaque
- Access to Premium Seating
- Ticket Transfers and Exchanges
- Invitation to Patron Appreciation Dinners (Summer & Winter)
COMMUNITY ARTS ACCESS
The arts are a fundamental component to a healthy community. The Vilar’s Community Arts Access program ensures that residents from every corner of Eagle County have the chance to be inspired by world-class performances on our stage. The program partners with local non-profits, schools and educational programs, healthcare providers, government entities, local businesses and more to distribute complimentary tickets to community members who otherwise would not or could not attend Vilar performances.
Expanding access to the arts has always been central to the Vilar’s mission. In 2018, that commitment took a more focused shape with the informal distribution of complimentary tickets to underserved community members. Community Arts Access was formally introduced in 2020 as a program to further the Vilar’s commitments to accessibility, inclusivity and community engagement by eliminating barriers and creating opportunities for all to experience the power of live performance.
From June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025, the Vilar distributed 1,840 FREE TICKETS for Vilar performances to local community members through Community Arts Access — A $108,513 VALUE!
Community Testimonial:
My husband, a wildland firefighter, and I were treated to a very intimate gathering with Leftover Salmon at the Vilar Performing Arts Center. To call our experience fantastic is an understatement! It was so wonderful to be able to see live music again and by the excitement shown by the audience we weren’t the only ones feeling like this. Thank you so much to Vilar, their sponsors, staff, and volunteers for making this great program for the Eagle Valley Community!!! Bringing live music back during these trying times is the medicine we ALL need!”
— Kelly Conrad, Paramedic with Eagle County Paramedic Services
Community Arts Access is supported in part by the Frechette Family Foundation.
By giving today, you will enjoy exclusive benefits based on contribution levels and giving opportunities. For more information, please contact the VVF philanthropy team at [email protected].