Membership
Be a Friend! Join us!
Your membership gift has an immediate and dramatic impact on the lives of young aspiring artists. As a member you will also enjoy exclusive events with artists and receive advance information and invitations to performances and events.
Membership Levels
Friends -- Basic benefits for all donors of $35 or more:
* Advance ticket sales to members
* Special invitations to Friends annual banquet and show
* Semi-annual calendar of fine arts events
* Invitations to behind-the-scenes open houses
Performer -- $100 to $249
* All the benefits listed for Friends
* Recognition in printed programs
Supporter -- $250 to $999
* All the benefits listed for Friends
* Recognition in printed programs
* Invitation to select events
* 2 Free Friends-sponsored event tickets excluding dinner and pre-show talks
Ovation -- $1,000 or $2,499
* All the benefits listed for Friends
* Recognition in printed programs
* Invitation to select events
* Membership in Drake’s President Circle, Drake’s annual giving society
* 2 Free Opera tickets including dinner and pre-show talk
Encore -- $2,500 or more
* All the benefits listed for Ovation
* 2 Additional Opera tickets including dinner and pre-show talk
* Honored Guest at Friends annual banquet
All contributions are tax deductible to the extent of the tax code. 100 percent of your contribution goes to Drake Fine Arts. Make your check payable to:
Friends of Drake Arts
Drake University
2505 Carpenter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311