Help us raise $100,000 by midnight of 12.31.14!
This December we ask you to show your belief in the mission of Opera Grand Rapids, and the importance of having high quality opera available to the West Michigan community. Thank you for considering a donation to Opera Grand Rapids.
If you make a tax-deductible donation to Opera Grand Rapids by midnight of December 31, 2014, a generous donor will MATCH your contribution DOLLAR for DOLLAR!
Does your employer participate in a Gift Matching Program? Find out if your gift will be tripled!
“Opera is a vibrant art form that we are so fortunate to experience live in our very own community. My favorite aspect of opera is the tremendous spectrum of color produced by the human voice–no sound system required!”
To reach the dollar for dollar match we must raise $100,00 by midnight of 12.31.14! Donate to Opera Grand Rapids now and show how much you value high-quality opera in West Michigan! Thank you for supporting Opera Grand Rapids!
Donate Now
Ticket sales for our productions account for only 30% of Opera Grand Rapids’ total revenue. Opera Grand Rapids relies on the generosity of its supporters to bring high-quality opera to West Michigan.
Your Support Makes It Possible To
- Recruit world-class artists
- Engage local artists, including our Opera Grand Rapids Chorus and Children’s Chorus
- Collaborate with the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra
- Utilize beautiful sets, staging and costumes
- Hire a production team for stage direction, stage management, choreography, costume design, wig and makeup design, lighting design, technical direction, and props coordination
- Educate the community about the art form
- Encourage young talent and engagement in the arts
- And much, much more
Our Giving Options
Director’s Circle ($10,000+)
Private lunch or dinner with the Maestro
Plus all benefits listed below
Platinum Circle ($5,000+)
Invitation to a backstage tour of a production, Cast and Executive Director
Plus all benefits listed below
Silver Circle ($2,500+)
Personalized attention for your Opera Grand Rapids tickets including exchanges and additional tickets
Advance notice of Season Announcement
Reserved Seating for an Opera Rehearsal and meet the Cast for each production
Plus all benefits listed below
Super Patron ($500+)
Invitation to the Opening Night Post Performance Reception
Plus all benefits listed below
Patron ($200+)
Invitation to an Opera Rehearsal and meet the Cast for each production
Plus all benefits listed below
Contributor ($100+)
Recognition in Opera Grand Rapids Program Books
Advance notice of events
Subscription to Opera Grand Rapids e-newsletter
From The Patrons
My first opera is exceeding my expectations in a beautiful way and giving me one more reason to love @dorcasgiles. #loveoperagr — Hali (@LilFlell) November 1, 2014
Was tremendously impressed by @operagr‘s production of Carmen. Superbly done and a wonderful night out.
— Patrick Goff (@p2wy) November 2, 2014
@operagr Carmen was absolutely amazing this evening. You guys definitely have a new fan here! — Matthew J Parsons (@tweetMJP) November 2, 2014
Do we have to have an intermission? Keep it coming! #carmen #loveoperagr
— Chris (@Misterhamm) November 1, 2014
My first opera experience is fantastic. Loving Carmen. #loveoperagr
— Chuck Hyde (@ChillChuckles) November 2, 2014
Amazing performance by @operagr ! #carmen #loveoperagr #grandrapids — Rachel Higuera (@RachelHiguera) November 2, 2014
@operagr your #Carmen is stunning! KJ and Hopper 2 thumbs way up!
— WOODRADIO (@WOODRADIO) November 2, 2014