make good stuff happen.
217/333-6700 [email protected] 500 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801
Krannert Center for the Performing arts is a unit in the College of fine and applied arts at the University of illinois and is dedicated to the advancement of education, research, and public engagement through the pursuit of excellence and innovation in the performing arts. embracing the art of the past as well as the art of our time, the Center supports the belief that creativity is a core human characteristic and that the arts hold uniquely transformative potential.
through its multiple and integrated roles as classroom, laboratory, and public square, Krannert Center serves as a touchstone for the exploration and expansion of human experience.
kronos quartet
national
acrobats
of
china
savion Glover
DresDen
staatskapelle
Mark Morris
Dance Group
cecilia bartoli
koDo
Yo-Yo Ma
k.D. lanG
vienna philharMonic
the
blinD boYs of alabaMa
preservation
hall
Jazz
banD
chicaGo sYMphonY
orchestra
zakir hussain
sonnY rollins
anna Deavere
sMith
Juan De Marcos anD
the afro-cuban all stars
san francisco sYMphonY
chick corea
Joshua bell
Mavis staples
booker t.
JJ GreY
keb’ Mo’
ani Difranco
think
creatively
act
courageously
be
yourself
good
stuff
happens
at
krannert
center
.
as the country’s premier university-based performing arts complex,
Krannert Center reveals the
transformative power
of the arts.
its dedicated staff members transform the Center’s vast complex
into a
hyper-creative
blending of classroom, laboratory,
and public square. teachers inspire moments of discovery,
forever changing the lives of students. Production artists tend
to the tools of creativity, transfiguring spaces to energize the
creative flow. still others create moments through which
performers and audiences connect in
life-affirming
experiences
. each and every day, people of all ages
and backgrounds come together to share in the essential
exploration of what it means
to be human.
Krannert Center was made possible by a visionary gift by
herman and ellnora Krannert in 1969. since then, this unique
complex has continued to thrive through the sustained
generosity of individuals, businesses, volunteers, advocates,
and audience members—
people like you
—who have
embraced and supported the amazing vision that came to
life over forty years ago.
so
keep
the
good
stuff
happening
.
gifts of $100 to $999, connecting donors with the Center and with each other
Based on giving level, benefits include • early ticket-ordering privileges
• recognition in the Krannert Center Lobby • 10% discount on regularly priced
merchandise at the Promenade and intermezzo
• special deals at the stage 5 Bar • invitations to a designated marquee
Circle reception and to the marquee Circle intermission Club for complimentary coffee and tea during specified performances
gifts of $1,000 and above, ensuring the Center’s inclusive excellence into the future
Benefits include
• early ticket-ordering privileges
• program and Lobby recognition throughout the season
• invitations to special Circle gatherings and discussions surrounding selected programs • 15% discount at the Promenade and
intermezzo
• special deals at the stage 5 Bar
• special ticket office telephone number for priority requests
gifts of $1,000 and above, with members plugging into a vibrant business network for the exchange of energy and ideas
members receive
• maximum return on investment • a promotional partnership with
opportunities to tailor benefits
• guaranteed visibility to strengthen brand awareness and gain exposure to important target markets
• multiple opportunities to integrate consumers into the partnership
• high-impact client entertainment through performances, personal interactions with world-class artists, and business-to-business networking
• tax benefits as allowed by law
performance sponsors
Gifts of $2,500 and above may be used as performance sponsorships; sponsors receive reserved tickets, special recognition in Krannert center programs and marketing materials, and an opportunity to meet
artists for the sponsored performance.
LeGacy Gifts
estate gifts, endowment gifts, and major gifts to Krannert center ensure the cultural vibrancy of the future. contact Krannert center’s development office to learn more about creative giving strategies and tailored benefits for you,
your family, and Krannert center. to get involved financially, give us a call at 217/333-6700, e-mail [email protected],
or donate onLine at Krannertcenter.com
along
with
the
satisfaction
of
knowing
you
’
ve
given
the
gift
of
deep
enrichment
for
the
generations
of
the
21
st
century
and
beyond
,
you
receive
the
following
benefits
:
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freDerica von
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Marvin haMlisch
bill t. Jones
ravi shankar
ManDY patinkin
nathan
Gunn
JaMes GalwaY
leontYne price
MurraY
perahia
wYnton Marsalis
philip Glass
kiri te kanawa
tito
puente
DenYce
Graves
itzhak perlMan
tokYo
strinG
quartet
pat
MethenY
Marcus
roberts
ali akbar khan
sweet honeY in the rock
JuilliarD strinG quartet
John MclauGhlin
paquito
D’rivera’
cassanDra wilson
philaDelphia
orchestra
“
a few years ago, krannert center included a performance of a
full choir integrated with the showing of the original silent movie version of
the story of Joan of arc.
it was spell-binding!
i will never forget the
performance. i felt like i was lifted out of my seat, floating into the heavens!
“
“
i remember excitedly walking into
krannert center
for the first time for one
of my first dates with my then-future husband.... twenty-three years later, we are
still enjoying art together, married, with two kids, and lots of love.
”
“
Your staff did a fabulous job of facilitating interaction between Dan zanes and
local schools for ellnora. it was an honor to have been included. My students
will be Dan zanes and krannert fans forever more. thanks—it was
the most