Individual Support through the Annual Fund
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to presenting the finest performing artists and cultural attractions from around the world to the citizens of the Greater Hartford region. Through its numerous community outreach and educational efforts, The Bushnell strives to educate and inspire a greater appreciation for the performing arts as an essential component of the fabric of our society. Your membership support helps maintain our commitment to our community, preserve the grandeur of a historic landmark, and develop new and diverse community programming.
Since 1930, The Bushnell has provided audience members with legendary entertainers and extraordinary musicals while Bushnell patrons have made extraordinary commitments to ensure the future of this community Hall. The importance of donor support has been a consistent thread throughout Bushnell history and a key ingredient in achieving financial health for the Hall.
What's so amazing about the Annual Fund Program at The Bushnell?
Preferred seating...backstage opportunities...advance notice of Broadway shows...your Bushnell Annual Fund membership makes you an essential part of one of America's most prestigious performing arts centers. Whether you join at the $100 level, the $15,000 level, or somewhere in between, you'll be standing side-by-side with your friends and neighbors in support of both Hartford's vibrant arts scene and The Bushnell's free community outreach and education programs.
Join now...your membership gives children the chance to shine and keeps our house lights on for all performances!
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Annual Fund Program Benefits and Privileges
The Horace Bushnell Society and The Bushnell Center Membership are two Annual Fund gift programs designed to increase access and recognition for individual donors to Connecticut's premier performing arts center. Your Annual Fund support through membership in either of these gift programs enables The Bushnell to sustain a spectacular array of artistic and public service programs, and for this we are grateful. In return for your generous commitment to the arts, The Bushnell proudly offers you an array of exclusive "insider" benefits and amenities to enhance your theater-going experience so that your time at The Bushnell is as enjoyable and convenient as possible.
The Horace Bushnell Society
Encore Circle: $15,000 and above
*An Evening of Honor: a performance at The Bushnell in your honor with two orchestra seats reserved for you and your guest. Recognition on a full-page insert in The Bushnell's Prompter playbill and benefits below
Directors Circle: $10,000-$14,999
*Horace Bushnell Suite account valued at $200
*Special in-house recognition during one non-Broadway performance and benefits below
Producers Circle: $5,000-$9,999
*Invitation to a meeting of the Board of Overseers
*Complimentary valet parking for two performances and benefits below
Stars Circle: $2,500-$4,999
*Go behind-the-scenes of a Broadway production with a private tour and benefits below
*Invitation to a post-performance cast party and other exclusive events
Artists Circle: $1,500-$2,499
*Subscription seating upgrade priority
*VIP ticketing at selected major arts centers nationwide and benefits below
The Bushnell Center Membership
Platinum: $1,000-$1,499
*Use of Bushnell entertainment spaces at 20% savings off the base room rental (one time usage annually)
*Backstage and facility tour by appointment and benefits below
*Advanced ticket opportunity for OVATIONS, The Bushnell's annual gala
Gold: $500-$999
*Access to the exclusive Horace Bushnell Suite for an entire season
*Ultimate ticket purchasing power: Access to a VIP ticketing agent with an exclusive block of priority seats in both theaters
*Affinity discount of 10% for single ticket purchases (some restrictions apply)
*No service charge for ticket purchases (special handling fees may apply to certain shows)
*No service charge for ticket exchange (within shows only)
*Invitation to all four Load-in-and-Lunch programs, a unique luncheon program offering an inside perspective to the current Broadway show and benefits below
Silver: $250-$499
*Trial membership in the Horace Bushnell Suite for three performances
*Invitation to purchase priority advance ticket to selected Bushnell-sponsored performances before the general public and benefits below
Bronze: $100-$249
*Invitation to one Load-in-and-Lunch
*Listing in the Annual Message
*Logo pin and benefits below
Contributing: $50-$99
*Receive Bushnell publications
*Listing in an insert in The Bushnell's Prompter playbill
*Group Sales Associate available to coordinate group purchases (20 tickets or more)
Please e-mail Elizabeth Ray, Vice President, Development, at elizabeth_ray@bushnell.org or call her at (860) 987-6018 to make your tax-deductible contribution. We are proud to offer the brand-new option of donating online. Click here and make your donation today! Thank you for your help and support of the arts!