Join our Chamber Series Founders’ Circle:
The chance to experience world-class music should not depend on proximity to a major city. This summer, the Oliver Art Center is bringing that vital opportunity directly to Benzie County, and with your help we can make it accessible to all. We invite you to join our Founders’ Circle, a dedicated group of donors focused on making Benzie County a cultural leader in Michigan. Your investment does more than pay for a performance; it fuels our local economy, provides educational outreach through artist talks, and ensures the Oliver Art Center remains a leader in affordable arts programming.
Help us bridge the gap: Our funding goal for the 2026 season is $15,000, and we are committed to keeping these performances accessible to everyone, from students to seniors, through low-cost ticketing. We are thrilled to share that through a Michigan Humanities grant and early leadership pledges, we have already secured $4500 to anchor the series. While we have additional grant applications in review, we are seeking $10,000 in community support to fully guarantee our roster of world-class musicians. Grants cover logistics, but your donations directly fund the artistry. Your support is the vital component that allows us to bring award-winning performers to Benzie County.
Whether you join as an individual benefactor or a business sponsor, your membership in the Founders’ Circle includes exclusive benefits and the knowledge that you are an architect of our community’s cultural future. Will you help us strike the first note?
Join today! The OAC Chamber Series Founders’ Circle Benefits are many:
GRANDIOSO (Gift of $5,000 and Above)
• Four reserved VIP seats for each performance
• Behind-the-scenes access to our participating musicians
• Invitation to a special Founders’ Circle reception
• Recognition on the Founders’ Circle “Honor Roll” in our programs and publications
• Early access to general admission ticket sales
BRILLANTE (Gift of $2000 – $4,999)
• Two reserved VIP seats for each performance
• Invitation to a special Founders’ Circle reception
• Recognition on the Founders’ Circle “Honor Roll” in our programs and publications
• Early access to general admission ticket sales
SOSTENATO ($1000-$1,999)
• Two reserved floor seats for each performance
• Recognition on the Founders’ Circle “Honor Roll” in our programs and publications
• Early access to general admission ticket sales
MARCATO ($500-$999)
• Recognition on the Founders’ Circle “Honor Roll” in our programs and publications
• Early access to general admission ticket sales
Founders’ Circle members eligible for reserved seats will receive ticket information via email. VIP seats are on our balcony bridge and are only available to Founders’ Circle members. Floor seats are general admission – Founders’ Circle members will receive reserved seating in the first two rows, or in the location of your choice. If you do not wish to have your name included in our Founders’ Circle Honor Roll, please indicate
“anonymous” on your donation.