Donor Benefits
Discover all the benefits that come
with supporting the Virginia Opera.
Supporter Giving Levels
As a Virginia Opera Supporter, you will enhance your opera experience through receiving insider information, having privileges during performances and receiving pre-sale opportunities for your tickets. We have a convenient monthly payment plan available or choose a single payment. You can increase your giving level at any time during the season, we have a giving level perfect for you!
Opera Friend
$100 – $249
- Subscription to Virginia Opera’s weekly email
Opera Family
$250 – $499
Benefits of Opera Friend, plus:
- Recognition of your gift in Virginia Opera Digital Program
- Four (4) vouchers for complimentary glass of champagne, wine or non-alcoholic beverage
Opera Sustainer
$500 – $999
Benefits of Opera Family, plus:
- Invitation to the Spring Gala event
- Exclusive pre-sale opportunities for tickets throughout our season
Patron Giving Levels
As a Virginia Opera Patron, you will enjoy special VIP status including access to our Donor Lounge during intermission, VIP parking (except GMU), Ticketing Concierge Services (except GMU) and an opportunity to see backstage during a mainstage production. Your membership will also include invitations to exclusive special events and season updates directly from our Artistic Director.
Opera Partner
$1,000 – $1,499
Benefits of Opera Sustainer, plus:
- Backstage tour of production of your choice
Benefactor Society
$1,500 – $2,499
Benefits of Opera Partner, plus:
- Admission to the VIP Donor Lounge during the first intermission of each performance
Bravo Society
$2,500 – $4,999
Benefits of Benefactor Society, plus:
- Complimentary VIP Parking (Hampton Roads and Central Virginia)
- Virginia Opera ticket concierge service for specialized assistance (GMU exempt)
- Exclusive updates directly from the Artistic Director with insider information on the season
Leadership Giving Levels
As a Virginia Opera Leader, you become an integral part of shaping the future of Virginia Opera. Your support level includes exclusive dinners and private events with both the Artistic Director and General Director & CEO and principal artists. This membership also includes access to private special events and intimate gathering as well as planned exclusive excursions. Your impact at this level opens the doors to highly customizable experiences tailored to your interests.
Artist Patron Society
$5,000 – $9,999
Benefits of Bravo Society, plus:
- Invitation to exclusive cocktail parties with mainstage artists
- Recognition as a named Artist Sponsor
- Option to bring four (4) guests to the VIP Donor Lounge during Intermission
Producer’s Circle
$10,000 – $24,999
Benefits of Artist Patron Society, plus:
- Mainstage Production Poster autographed by the cast and conductor
Gifts at the level of $10,000 or more will be recognized by Virginia Opera through highly customized individual experiences based on the donor. We can offer a multitude of tailored options based on your preferences. Please reach out to Lisa Sands, Statewide Director of Development at 757.338.7807 or lisa.sands@vaopera.org for more information.
Director’s Circle
$25,000+
Benefits of Producer’s Circle, plus:
- Acknowledgement in surtitles at performances