Hylton Center Friends Benefit Updates

The Hylton Center Development Staff is preparing to implement some new changes to the Friends of the Hylton Center membership program, which will take effect on July 1, 2024.

The Hylton Center Development Team and Membership Committee have worked over the last year to create some much-needed and exciting updates to the Friends of the Hylton Center program, with the primary adjustments to include:

• New names designating Membership levels
• Small increases in Membership fees at the new Friend, Contributor, and Patron levels
• Adjustments and additions to benefits at all levels of Membership

These updates to the Friends program are necessary in order to keep up with inflation and to ensure the Hylton Center is providing the best possible experience for Friends memberships.

Taking Effect as of July 1, 2024

Friend: $125 - $199, Fully Tax Deductible

• Access to the Friends Hospitality Area during Hylton Presents performances
• Membership Pin
• Exclusive invitation to the annual Season Announcement event
• Access to purchase tickets during the exclusive Friends Ticket Presale period
• Recognition in performance programs
• Exclusive offers and announcements for Hylton Center EXTRA! performances

Contributor: $200 - $299 ($30 Cost of Benefits, $170 Tax Deductible)

• All benefits listed under Friend
• Two complimentary beverage coupons for Hylton Presents, Hylton Family Series, American Roots Series, or Hylton Center EXTRA! performances
• Invitations to backstage tour opportunities

Patron: $300 - $499 ($50 Cost of Benefits, $250 Tax Deductible)

• All benefits listed under Contributor
• Invitation to Gallery Reception events
• Two additional complimentary beverage coupons for Hylton Presents, Hylton Family Series, American Roots Series, or Hylton Center EXTRA! performances

Advocate: $500 - $999 ($70 Cost of Benefits, $430 Tax Deductible)

• All benefits listed under Patron
• A private backstage tour for two (upon request)
• Invitation to one Copper Circle experience

Sponsor: $1,000 - $2,499 ($150 Cost of Benefits, $850 Tax Deductible)

• All benefits listed under Advocate
• Invitation to the Annual Copper Circle Dinner and Appreciation Events
• Copper Circle Membership Pin
• Access to the Lovey Hammel Lounge during Hylton Presents performances
• Concierge ticket and seating assistance
• Recognition on the Didlake Grand Foyer Marquee Listing
• A copy of the Hylton Center Annual Report with a letter from Executive Director, Dean Rick Davis

Benefactor: $2,500 - $4,999 ($250 Cost of Benefits, $2,250 Tax Deductible)

• All benefits listed under Sponsor
• A backstage meet and greet with an artist (upon request and subject to availability)
• Invitation to VIP events
• Gift Membership to the Hylton Center or the Center for the Arts ($125 value) to keep or give as a gift
• Your name on a seat placard in the orchestra section of Merchant Hall (limited availability)
• Recognition in the George Mason University President’s Circle and invitation to all President’s Circle events

Sustainer: $5,000+ ($500 Cost of Benefits, $4,500 Tax Deductible)

• All benefits listed under Benefactor
• Invitation to our sister venue, the Center for the Arts Season Announcement and backstage tours
• Invitation to Hylton Salon events