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Friend of the Arts Center Membership

Friend of the Arts Center Membership

These benefits are included for Clark State, Springfield Symphony Orchestra and Springfield Arts Council events held at the Clark State Performing Arts Center.

Friend ($50)

  • Advance ticket purchase before the general public
  • Early notification of added season events
  • Recognition in programs

Performer ($250)

All benefits listed above, plus:

  • One free, non-alcoholic beverage with purchase of one concession item
  • Access to day-of-show discounted

Director ($500)

All benefits listed above, plus:

  • Invitation to special events, pre-parties, etc.
  • Donor discount to annual membership event

Producer ($750)

All benefits listed above, plus:

  • Private back-stage tour with up to six (6) friends
  • Buy one ticket and get one free to select performances (select events will be revealed during pre-sale and during our season announce)

Star ($1000+)

All benefits listed above, plus:

  • Free concessions (non-alcoholic)
  • Exclusive access to Hall of Honor for private functions
  • Opportunities to attend meet and greet with artists (subject to artist approval)
  • Invitation to a closed load-in or dress rehearsal
  • Opportunity for two (2) to watch a show from backstage
  • Katherine Hoptry (Chair)
  • Teresa Demana
  • Bridget Doane
  • Brian Roberts
  • Lou Ross (Springfield Symphony Orchestra)
  • Tim Rowe (Springfield Arts Council)
  • James Wallace

Ex-Officio: Lo Houser, Dan Hunt, Crystal Jones, Toni Overholser

The Clark State Performing Arts Center has become the cultural centerpiece of downtown Springfield, thanks to the passion, dedication and support of our community and people like you. We are committed to providing our donors, supporters and friends with the highest quality programming possible, while embracing new opportunities, engaging new audiences and encouraging greater risk-takers in the arts.

Help make the arts available to all - membership is open to everyone. We offer a variety of giving levels and benefits (listed above) but appreciate any donation that you wish to give - every dollar counts! Your contribution provides essential ongoing support to our resident arts groups for programming, facility maintenance and upgrades.  

These groups include Clark State College, Project Jericho, The Springfield Symphony Orchestra and The Springfield Arts Council.

Friends Groups

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Clark State Performing Arts Center

937.328.3841