We would love to talk to you about the many ways you can support the Center for the Arts.
Call: 703-993-3927
Make your contribution monthly, quarterly, or twice a year in an amount most convenient for you. Choose the “payment plan” option on the membership form.
For additional information about membership, please call 703-993-3872 or email.
The Friends provides financial and volunteer support for the Center’s programs and activities.
As a Friend, your membership supports the season of the Great Performances at Mason, as well as the Pre-Performance Discussions, community outreach and education programs, the Friends-Only Artists in Conversation programs, and Special Events. Your gift demonstrates your appreciation for the important role the arts play in our lives and our community and ensures a bright future for the Center for the Arts. Become a Friend today and join the hundreds of members who are enjoying the benefits and the satisfaction of supporting the arts at Mason.
Gift Memberships
Looking for a meaningful gift idea? Give the joy of live performances, special event invitations, and exclusive and uncommon experiences by gifting a Friends of the Center for the Arts membership! For gift memberships, contact Rachel Ingle at ringle@gmu.edu.
Membership Benefits
Friend ($100 - $149)
- Access to buy tickets before the public during the exclusive Friends Priority Period
- Acknowledgment in performance programs
- Special offers and announcements for Great Performances at Mason
- Access to the Friends-only complimentary refreshment area at Great Performances at Mason and Family Series events
- Invitation to pre- and post-performance special events
- Invitation to the annual Season Preview event
- Membership pin
- A 10% discount at select restaurants (visit go.gmu.edu/cfarestaurants for a complete list)
Contributor ($150 - $249)
Benefits listed above for Friend level, plus:
- Complimentary invitation to the Friends-Only Artists in Conversation Events
- Discounted garage parking at weekend Great Performances at Mason and Family Series events (purchased through the Ticket Office)
Donor ($250 - $499 ($30 in benefits)
Benefits listed above for Contributor level, plus:
- Two complimentary tickets to a Mason student performance
- Complimentary invitation to backstage tour opportunities (subject to availability)
Patron ($500 – $999) ($70 in benefits)
Benefits listed above for Donor level, plus:
- Five complimentary garage parking passes for weekend Great Performances at Mason and Family Series events
- Four vouchers for complimentary wine at the Concert Hall Lobby bars
Grand Tier Society
The Grand Tier Society represents the highest levels of giving for the Friends of the Center for the Arts. Members of the Grand Tier Society play a visionary and leadership role in ensuring that the Great Performances at Mason and Family Series remain vibrant and affordable for all audiences. In grateful acknowledgment for their leadership support, Grand Tier Society members receive exclusive benefits to further enrich their participation in the life of the Center for the Arts and the Great Performances at Mason and Family Series season
Sponsor ($1,000 – $2,499) ($85 in benefits)
Benefits listed above for Patron level, plus:
- Grand Tier Society acknowledgement in performance programs and on a special recognition wall located in the Concert Hall Lobby
- Invitation to two Grand Tier Society receptions each season hosted with special guest speaker or artist
- Grand Tier Society pin
Advocate ($2,500 – $4,999) ($85 in benefits)
Benefits listed above for Sponsor level, plus:
- Opportunity to meet a Great Performances at Mason or Family Series artist backstage (subject to availability)
Benefactor ($5,000+) ($235 in benefits)
Benefits listed above for Advocate level, plus:
- Private pre-performance cocktail reception for ten guests