Become a Festival Supporter
An Appalachian Summer Festival has always been largely self-sustaining, and has benefited from strong private support through individual and corporate giving, which has enabled it to not only survive - but to thrive and grow. Still, the festival faces the challenge of rising artist fees, coupled with major reductions in foundation and endowment funding. Maintaining quality arts programming, quite simply, is expensive. Because the festival is committed to preserving affordable ticket prices, and making the festival accessible for all, ticket revenue covers only about 30% of the festival's needed income, and simply can't keep pace with the rising costs of presenting quality arts programs. Private support - from you and other loyal patrons who share a passionate devotion to the arts - is more critical than ever before.
Your support will make it possible to build the audiences of tomorrow; showcase the artists of tomorrow; raise national visibility and public awareness of the festival; continue to present the "best of the best;" and carve out a unique identity.
Donor Levels and Benefits
- Member (up to $124)
- Friend ($125 - $299)
- Advance mailing of festival brochure
- Early-bird ticket purchase opportunities
- Listing in annual Festival Playbill
- Acknowledgement on Festival Website
- Email reminders/notifications of upcoming performances
- Contributor ($300 - $599)
- Advance mailing of festival brochure
- Early-bird ticket purchase opportunities
- Listing in annual Festival Playbill
- Acknowledgement on Festival Website
- Email reminders/notifications of upcoming performances
- Complimentary beverage at major performances
- Patron ($600 - $1,199)
- Advance mailing of festival brochure
- Early-bird ticket purchase opportunities
- Listing in annual Festival Playbill
- Acknowledgement on Festival Website
- Email reminders/notifications of upcoming performances
- Complimentary beverage at major performances
- Public recognition by Chancellor Peacock at the Opening Night Concert
- Benefactors' Circle ($1,200 - $2,999)
- Advance mailing of festival brochure
- Early-bird ticket purchase opportunities
- Listing in annual Festival Playbill
- Acknowledgement on Festival Website
- Email reminders/notifications of upcoming performances
- Complimentary beverage at major performances
- Public recognition by Chancellor Peacock at the Opening Night Concert
- Complimentary Broyhill Chamber Ensemble CD recording
- Two (2) complimentary Park & Ride Shuttle Service shuttle bus passes from the Broyhill Inn to all SkyBest Mainstage Series events in Farthing Auditorium
- Bravo! Circle ($3,000 - $5,999)
- Advance mailing of festival brochure
- Early-bird ticket purchase opportunities
- Listing in annual Festival Playbill
- Acknowledgement on Festival Website
- Email reminders/notifications of upcoming performances
- Complimentary beverage at major performances
- Public recognition by Chancellor Peacock at the Opening Night Concert
- Complimentary Broyhill Chamber Ensemble CD recording
- Two (2) complimentary Park & Ride Shuttle Service shuttle bus passes from the Broyhill Inn to all SkyBest Mainstage Series events in Farthing Auditorium
- Two tickets to all SkyBest Mainstage Series (Farthing) events
- VIP Parking Pass (offering parking privileges in lot adjacent to Farthing Auditorium
- Artists' Circle ($6,000 - $9,999)
- Advance mailing of festival brochure
- Early-bird ticket purchase opportunities
- Listing in annual Festival Playbill
- Acknowledgement on Festival Website
- Email reminders/notifications of upcoming performances
- Complimentary beverage at major performances
- Public recognition by Chancellor Peacock at the Opening Night Concert
- Complimentary Broyhill Chamber Ensemble CD recording
- Two (2) complimentary Park & Ride Shuttle Service shuttle bus passes from the Broyhill Inn to all SkyBest Mainstage Series events in Farthing Auditorium
- Two tickets to all SkyBest Mainstage Series (Farthing) events
- VIP Parking Pass (offering parking privileges in lot adjacent to Farthing Auditorium
- Named performance or guest artist chair (with recognition in Festival Playbill)
- Two complimentary tickets to Recital Series, theatre performances, and the Finale Fireworks Concert (in addition to complimentary SkyBest Mainstage Series tickets, above)
- Chancellor's Circle ($10,000 - $24,999)
- Advance mailing of festival brochure
- Early-bird ticket purchase opportunities
- Listing in annual Festival Playbill
- Acknowledgement on Festival Website
- Email reminders/notifications of upcoming performances
- Complimentary beverage at major performances
- Public recognition by Chancellor Peacock at the Opening Night Concert
- Complimentary Broyhill Chamber Ensemble CD recording
- Two (2) complimentary Park & Ride Shuttle Service shuttle bus passes from the Broyhill Inn to all SkyBest Mainstage Series events in Farthing Auditorium
- Two tickets to all SkyBest Mainstage Series (Farthing) events
- VIP Parking Pass (offering parking privileges in lot adjacent to Farthing Auditorium
- Named performance or guest artist chair (with recognition in Festival Playbill)
- Two complimentary tickets to Recital Series, theatre performances, and the Finale Fireworks Concert (in addition to complimentary SkyBest Mainstage Series tickets, above)
- Complimentary one-time usage of Farthing Auditorium lobby for private event
- Festival Underwriter ($25,000 - $49,999)
- Advance mailing of festival brochure
- Early-bird ticket purchase opportunities
- Listing in annual Festival Playbill
- Acknowledgement on Festival Website
- Email reminders/notifications of upcoming performances
- Complimentary beverage at major performances
- Public recognition by Chancellor Peacock at the Opening Night Concert
- Complimentary Broyhill Chamber Ensemble CD recording
- Two (2) complimentary Park & Ride Shuttle Service shuttle bus passes from the Broyhill Inn to all SkyBest Mainstage Series events in Farthing Auditorium
- Two tickets to all SkyBest Mainstage Series (Farthing) events
- VIP Parking Pass (offering parking privileges in lot adjacent to Farthing Auditorium
- Named performance or guest artist chair (with recognition in Festival Playbill)
- Two complimentary tickets to Recital Series, theatre performances, and the Finale Fireworks Concert (in addition to complimentary SkyBest Mainstage Series tickets, above)
- Complimentary one-time usage of Farthing Auditorium lobby for private event
- Recognition as a Festival Underwriter, to be prominently displayed on lobby signage
- Backstage Tour and/or "Meet the Artist" opportunities, as requested
- Festival Sponsor ($50,000+)
- Advance mailing of festival brochure
- Early-bird ticket purchase opportunities
- Listing in annual Festival Playbill
- Acknowledgement on Festival Website
- Email reminders/notifications of upcoming performances
- Complimentary beverage at major performances
- Public recognition by Chancellor Peacock at the Opening Night Concert
- Complimentary Broyhill Chamber Ensemble CD recording
- Two (2) complimentary Park & Ride Shuttle Service shuttle bus passes from the Broyhill Inn to all SkyBest Mainstage Series events in Farthing Auditorium
- Two tickets to all SkyBest Mainstage Series (Farthing) events
- VIP Parking Pass (offering parking privileges in lot adjacent to Farthing Auditorium
- Named performance or guest artist chair (with recognition in Festival Playbill)
- Two complimentary tickets to Recital Series, theatre performances, and the Finale Fireworks Concert (in addition to complimentary SkyBest Mainstage Series tickets, above)
- Complimentary one-time usage of Farthing Auditorium lobby for private event
- Recognition as a Festival Underwriter, to be prominently displayed on lobby signage
- Backstage Tour and/or "Meet the Artist" opportunities, as requested
- Customized benefits package designed to meet unique needs and interests of sponsors, including but not limited to naming opportunities, onstage recognition, and artist meet and greet opportunities
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How to Become a Festival Supporter
Visit the Appalachian Summer Festival Online Giving Form and make your contribution using your favorite credit card. Your gift will be recorded and you will receive the benefits associated with your donor level as detailed elsewhere on this page.
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