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Did you know that ticket sales only account for 50% of our income? Contributions are essential to Washington Performing Arts Society. When you support WPAS, you join thousands of other arts patrons who appreciate the intrinsic value of the arts in their lives and in their community. Take pride in knowing that your support helps make the performing arts available to the widest possible audience and enriches the lives of young people in the DC Metro area!

Friend
$50 and above (Fully deductible)

• WPAS Membership Card
• Priority notice for purchasing subscriptions and individual tickets
• Invitation to the Annual Membership Meeting
• Access to More Than Notes concert previews given by renowned musicologists
• No handling charges on ticket orders placed through the WPAS Ticket Services Office
• Members-only pricing on select performances

Patron
$100 and above ($90 tax deductible)
All benefits listed above, plus:

• Invitation to the Annual Membership Holiday Party
• Access to the exclusive Bird Room at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall during WPAS performances

Contributor
$150 and above ($90 tax deductible)
All benefits listed above, plus:

• Two tickets to one of two select WPAS performances
• Invitation to a Master Class with WPAS artists

Sponsor
$250 and above ($190 tax deductible)
All benefits listed above, plus:

• Invitation to purchase tickets to the WPAS Annual Gala and Season Opening
• Two tickets to one of three select WPAS performances

Benefactor
$500 and above ($430 tax deductible)
All benefits listed above, plus:

• Invitation to a select reception and recital
• Two tickets to one of five select WPAS performances
• Recognition in the concert programs for all WPAS performances

President’s Circle
$1,000 and above ($920 tax deductible)
All benefits listed above, plus:

• Two tickets to one of seven select WPAS performances
• Opportunity to attend private receptions, dinners, and concerts at embassy residences or private homes.

Partnership Benefits and Privileges

Chairman’s Circle
$2,500 and above ($2,420 tax deductible)
All benefits listed above, plus:

• Concierge-level service for all WPAS performances
• Access to Membership Priority Services Telephone Line
• Access to Comcast Circles Lounge for all performances at Music Center at Strathmore
• Access to preferred donor seating

Patrick Hayes Founder
$5,000 and above ($4,870 tax deductible)
All benefits listed above, plus:

• Invitation for you and a guest to attend one pre- or post- performance dinner or reception with world-renowned artists
• Personal introductions to artists following performances (artist availability permitting)

Presenter
$7,500 and above ($7,350 tax deductible)
All benefits listed above, plus:

• Invitation for you and a guest to attend up to two (2) pre- or post- performance dinners or receptions with world-renowned artists
• Invitation for you and a guest to attend a select pre-performance President’s Champagne Toast

Leading Presenter
$10,000 and above ($9,390 tax deductible)
All benefits listed above, plus:

• Four complimentary tickets to a WPAS performance of your choice
• Private backstage tour

Director’s Circle
$15,000 and above ($14,160 tax deductible)
All benefits listed above, plus:

• Invitation for two to sit in WPAS’ Presidential Box seats, including an intermission visit with WPAS President Neale Perl
• Special seating consideration for special events

$25,000 and above
Annual gifts made by this distinguished group of patrons help to ensure exceptional performances from world-renowned artists and unparalleled educational programs that help strengthen the Washington area community. Members of this group enjoy unique benefit packages created to enhance their individual experiences. Packages include opportunities to meet artists and performers, attend and host private recitals, and a personal representative to manage all subscriptions and ticket requests.

For more information, please contact the Director of Individual Giving at (202) 533.1866. For more information about Membership, please contact Membership Associate, Chelsey Christensen, at (202) 533-1877 or email cchristensen@wpas.org.

Our most prestigious Membership program offers patrons and array of benefits including personalized ticket and concierge service, and opportunities to attend private events with artists throughout the season. For more information about the WPAS Partnership Program, please contact Carolyn Hays, Director of Individual Giving at (202)533-1866 or email chays@wpas.org.

Members of the legal profession enjoy all the privileges of Membership, plus an exclusive event in their honor. For more information about The Lawyer’s Committee, please contact Director of Development Administration, Meiyu Tsung, at (202)533-1880 or email mtsung@wpas.org.