Virginia Opera Guild

Virginia Opera Guild Event

Who We Are

  • Virginia Opera Guild is governed by a board of directors who serve two-year terms
  • Gifts to the Guild are tax-deductible
  • Supports performers and production teams
  • Promotes Virginia Opera subscription ticket sales
  • Sponsors fundraising events that benefit Virginia Opera
  • Provides funds to Virginia Opera that support performances in communities across the state
  • Hosts rehearsal day Artist Dinners, serving 150-180 meals to artists a year
  • Hosts annual Rummage Sale fundraiser at Harrison Opera House
  • Sponsors educational “Guild Nights” at Harrison Opera House
  • Keeps Guild Members informed about opera-related performances, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers, and the Guild’s social events
  • Hosts events in the Hampton Roads region while supporting Virginia Opera initiatives across the Commonwealth

Benefits of Guild Membership

  • Guild members may purchase a discounted “ticket pass” and receive “short notice, best available” seats starting 2 weeks before performances and 1 drink ticket for each VAOPERA mainstage production. Contact the box office.
  • Discount at Virginia Opera’s Gift Shop
  • Free admission to educational Guild Nights (2 per year, beverages and hors s’oeuvres, a talk about an upcoming opera)
  • Backstage tour on request
  • Volunteer opportunities including fundraisers and artist dinners
  • Invitations to special Guild business and social events
  • Connect with opera lovers to share experiences and learn about opera
  • Opportunity to join the Guild’s board

Join Us…Membership alone supports the Guild’s mission…and volunteering is not required and is always welcome.

Virginia Opera Guild volunteers ready for customers. Beverage tent, Town Point Park, Norfolk, VA. Staffing official beverage tents during public events in Norfolk is one of the Guild’s fundraising activities.

Virginia Opera Guild is a non-profit, Norfolk-based volunteer organization dedicated to promoting attendance at and interest in Virginia Opera.

How Do I Join?

Become an Individual Member
Become a Dual Member

$50.00 annual membership fee
$75.00 annual dual-membership fee
Membership terms are July 1 – June 30, annually

To join by mail, please fill out this form and send your membership fee by check or credit card to:

Virginia Opera Guild
PO Box 11572
Norfolk, VA 23517