Funding Opportunities

Priority Funding Opportunities for Fiscal Year 2009

2008-2009 Stratigic Initiative

Gala lead sponsor $5000

Be a lead sponsor (one of two) of the 20th Annual Gala & Auction, a stellar event benefiting the Fine Arts Center's Artist Residencies programs.

Billy Taylor Jazz Residency $2500

Help to underwrite residency and public performances by an emerging artist. Receive four tickets to this annualperformance. Opportunity to meet the artist.

Residency underwriting $2500

Support an educational artist residency in any FAC performing or visual arts program. Consider Asian Arts & Culture's 11 year partnership with the Springfield Public Schools' Chinese language program.

New Works for a New World $2500

Support New WORLD Theater's professional play-development laboratory, dedicated to new aesthetics and working methods. It is an integral part of one of NWT's core commitments, the commissioning, nurturing and production of new work by artists of color.

Project 2050 sponsor $2050

Support the participation of a local youth in this program exploring social, political and cultural issues through artistic expression.

University Gallery exhibition sponsor $1500

Sponsor a cutting edge exhibit of contemporary significance in the university's museum. Opportunity to meet the artist.

Magic Triangle or Solos & Duos Jazz Series $2500

Underwrite these acclaimed series in Bezanson Recital Hall presenting musicians whose critical reputation exceeds their place in the public eye. Co-presented with WMUA.

Exhibition sponsor: Hampden, Central or Augusta Savage Gallery $1000

Help bring art to the community and the community to art by sponsoring an exhibit in one of these galleries located in the heart of campus. Opportunity to meet the artist.

New Friends challenge to subscribers $1000

Help us magically transform subscribers into donors by matching up to 20 new gifts at $50.

Jazz in July scholarships for local students $750

Scholarship donations may be geographically restricted to students from communities such as Springfield, Greenfield, Northampton, or Amherst . Opportunity to meet recipients and hear performances.