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Your membership donation will contribute to the continued presentation of our cherished residencies with New York City Ballet, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival, and Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, as well as our expanding arts educational programs. Along with yearlong programming in performing, visual, literary, culinary, and healing arts, we need your support now more than ever! 

We invite you to join us as a member today. 

Friends of SPAC ($100 – $2,249)

With a Friends of SPAC membership, you provide essential support of SPAC’s mission on stage and in our community. We offer several membership levels to make being a SPAC member possible for every budget AND provide money-saving benefits like a 15% discount on Ballet, Orchestra and Jazz Fest tickets, and free admission to designated member rehearsals. At certain levels you can also receive complimentary tickets to member nights for Ballet and Orchestra, and ticket access to Live Nation events.

If you have questions about Friends of SPAC memberships, please fill out our contact form or contact Maddie McCarthy at 518-584-9330 ext. 142

Join as a Friends of SPAC Member

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BENEFIT APPLAUSE OVATION BRAVO ENCORE
Cost $100-199 $200-399 $400-699 $700-2,249
Non-Deductible Value of Benefits* $110 $220
Ticket Priority for Ballet, Orchestra, Jazz
Fest, CMS, and Spa Little Theater**
Level 5 Level 5 Level 4 Level 4
Complimentary Tickets to Designated
Member Rehearsals for Ballet and
Orchestra
2 4 6 6
Discount on Ballet, Orchestra, and Jazz
Fest Tickets
15% 15% 15% 15%
NEW – Discount on Spa Little Theater
Tickets (excludes Holiday Programming)
15% 15% 15% 15%
NEW – 15% Discount on SPAC
Merchandise (Online Only)
✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Complimentary Tickets to Designated
Member Nights for Ballet or Orchestra
2 4
Invitation to Annual Meeting with Voting
Member Status
✔️ ✔️
Listing in SPAC’s Ballet and Orchestra
Programs
✔️ ✔️
Ticket Priority Access to Live Nation
Events**
Level 5 Level 4
Maximum # of Tickets Available Per
Show for Live Nation Events
2 4
Static Pricing and Reduced Fees for Live
Nation Tickets
✔️ ✔️
NEW – Access to One Night on the
Patrons’ Patio at a Ballet or Orchestra
Evening Program of Your Choice***
✔️

 

 

Join as a Friends of SPAC Member

*You may receive tax advantages by declining the value of member benefits and paying for those benefits separately. Discuss gifts and IRA distributions with your tax advisors.
**Priority increases with membership level. SPAC reserves the right to limit the number of member tickets available for purchase.
***Includes Complimentary Drinks and Lite Fare – limit four (4) people per party.

Patron Program ($2,250 – $9,999)

SPAC Patron Members play a vital role in advancing our missionYour support is crucial for helping ensure the continuation of SPAC’s cherished residencies New York City Ballet, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, as well as its innovative year-round programming, expanding educational work and community outreach. Your generosity is recognized with premium benefits to enhance every experience you have at SPAC. 

If you have questions about the Patron program, please fill out our contact form or call Frank Tessier at 518.584.9330 ext. 134.

Join the Patron Program now!

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BENEFIT PATRON GOLDEN PATRON PREMIERE PATRON
Cost $2,250-3,749 $3,750-6,249 $6,250-9,999
Non-Deductible Value of Benefits $308 $778 $848
All “Encore” Member Benefits ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Ticket Priority for Ballet, Orchestra,
Jazz Fest, CMS, and Spa Little Theater**
Level 3 Level 2 Level 1
Discount on Ballet, Orchestra,
and Jazz Fest Tickets
20% 20% 20%
NEW – Discount on Spa Little Theater
Tickets (excludes Holiday Programming)
20% 20% 20%
Ticket Priority Access to Live Nation
Events**
Level 3 Level 2 Level 1
Access to Patrons’ Club Dining at Hall
of Springs Prior to Evening Ballet and
Orchestra Performances
✔️ ✔️ ✔️
VIP Concierge Ticket Experience: Priority
Presale Booking and VIP Ticket Pickup –
No Lines!
✔️ ✔️ ✔️
VIP Patron Parking, Restrooms, and
Charlie Gate Entry
✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Access to Patrons’ Patio during Pre-Show
and Intermission at Ballet and Orchestra
Evening Programs***
✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Invitation for Two (2) to Patron Party
Reception
✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Access to Exclusive House Seats in
Prime Locations (pending availability)
✔️ ✔️
Classical Season Lawn Passes 2 2
Complimentary Classical Lawn Tickets
– per season (excludes Jazz Fest, Film Nights)
2 4
Classical Ticket Fees Waived ✔️
Invitation to Special Events and Innovative Programming ✔️


Join the Patron Program now!

*You may receive tax advantages by declining the value of member benefits and paying for those benefits separately. Discuss gifts and IRA distributions with your tax advisors.
**Priority increases with membership level. SPAC reserves the right to limit the number of member tickets available for purchase.
***Includes Complimentary Drinks and Lite Fare – limit four (4) people per party.

President’s Circle ($10,000+)

President’s Circle members provide cornerstone support for Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s year-round work onstage and in the community. Your generous investment is crucial for helping ensure the continuation of SPAC’s cherished residencies New York City Ballet, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, as well as its innovative year-round programming, expanding educational work and community outreach.  

As a member of the President’s Circle, we bring you closer to the heart of SPAC’s mission with invitations to exclusive events and behind-the-scenes gatherings, joined by artists and cultural leaders.  

Throughout the classical season, enjoy unlimited access to SPAC’s new Pines Terrace and receive every membership benefit we offer.

To discuss and learn more, fill out our contact form, or call Christine Dixon at 518.584.9330 ext. 112

Join the President’s Circle now!

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Throughout the classical season, enjoy unlimited access to the new Pines Terrace and every member benefit shown above plus the best seats in the house, top ticketing priority for all SPAC performances and concerts, invitations to exclusive events and behind the scenes gatherings, joined by artists and cultural leaders.  

BENEFIT DIRECTOR MAESTRO CHAIRMAN HERITAGE LEGACY
Cost $10,000-
14,999
$15,000-
24,999
$25,000-
49,999
$50,000-
99,999
$100,000+
Non-Deductible Value of
Benefits
$848 $848 $848 $848 $848
All “Premiere Patron” Member Benefits ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Unlimited Access to The Pines
Terrace during Pre-Show and
Intermission at Jazz Fest, Ballet, and
Orchestra Evening Programs***
✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Access by Invitation to The VIP Club
for Live Nation Events
✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Chairman ($25K+) level
underwriting gifts may also include
an intimate reception,
complimentary tickets, an
acknowledgment in SPAC’s printed
materials, and/or other recognition
✔️ ✔️

Join the President’s Circle now!

*You may receive tax advantages by declining the value of member benefits and paying for those benefits separately. Discuss gifts and IRA distributions with your tax advisors.
**Priority increases with membership level. SPAC reserves the right to limit the number of member tickets available for purchase.
***Includes Complimentary Drinks and Lite Fare – limit four (4) people per party.

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As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, SPAC relies upon the sustaining financial support of our members and patrons to make our vision for the community a reality.
Tax ID 14-1466353.

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