Make a Gift
Whether for a moment or a lifetime, Wharton Center is in the business of changing lives. Your gift to Wharton Center can help us achieve that mission and reflect your love and appreciation for the performing arts.
Innovative programs and strategic collaborations integrate the performing arts and the creative process into the lives of many, especially our young people. The world–class artists and productions Wharton Center presents as well as our education programs that continue to impact the lives of thousands of children each season are only made possible through the financial support of individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies. Ticket revenue only covers two–thirds of Wharton Center’s operating expenses. Your gift is vital to fulfilling our mission and financial well–being.
Despite difficult challenges, Wharton Center remains committed to presenting all of the performing arts disciplines. To be fiscally responsible, protecting itself against rising artists’ fees, labor costs, maintenance expenses and the uncertainty inherent in the economics of the performing arts, Wharton Center must have a secure future in program sponsorships, capital reserves and an endowment fund.
Your generous donation allows Wharton Center to:
- Provide arts education opportunities for participants of all ages throughout the state of Michigan
- Invite world–class artists and productions to create inspiring performances
- Offer multi–cultural programming, furthering the mission of creating a global community
- Support artists by encouraging the development of new works through commissioning and artistic residencies
- Increase access for children through affordable or scholarship tickets
- Maintain a state–of–the–art facility here in East Lansing and at City Opera House in Traverse City
- Keep ticket prices low—currently 20% lower than most metropolitan areas
- Provide an avenue for aspiring local artists the opportunity to perform in a professional setting
Your gift can reflect your love and appreciation of the performing arts. Join us, become a member today.
