Become a Member
Your membership donation will contribute to the continued presentation of our cherished residencies with New York City Ballet, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival, and Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, as well as our expanding arts educational programs. Along with yearlong programming in performing, visual, literary, culinary, and healing arts, we need your support now more than ever!
We invite you to join us as a member today.
Friends of SPAC ($100 – $2,249)
With a Friends of SPAC membership, you provide essential support of SPAC’s mission on stage and in our community. We offer several membership levels to make being a SPAC member possible for every budget AND provide money-saving benefits like a 15% discount on Ballet, Orchestra and Jazz Fest tickets, and free admission to designated member rehearsals. At certain levels you can also receive complimentary tickets to member nights for Ballet and Orchestra, and ticket access to Live Nation events.
| BENEFIT | APPLAUSE | OVATION | BRAVO | ENCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $100-199 | $200-399 | $400-699 | $700-2,249 |
| Non-Deductible Value of Benefits | $110 | $220 | ||
| Ticket Priority for SPAC Performances (Ballet, Orchestra, Jazz Fest, Chamber Music) – Priority Increases with Gift |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Admission to Designated Member Rehearsals for Ballet and Orchestra |
2 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| NEW – 15% Discount on Ballet, Orchestra and Jazz Fest Tickets |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Ticket Access to Live Nation Events – Priority Increases with Gift |
✔️ | ✔️ | ||
| Complimentary Tickets to Member Nights for Ballet or Orchestra |
2 | 4 | ||
| Invitation to Annual Meeting and Voting Member Status |
✔️ | ✔️ | ||
| Listing in SPAC’s Ballet & Orchestra Programs and Online at spac.org |
✔️ | ✔️ |
Patron Program ($2,250 – $9,999)
SPAC Patron Members play a vital role in advancing our mission. Your support is crucial for helping ensure the continuation of SPAC’s cherished residencies New York City Ballet, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, as well as its innovative year-round programming, expanding educational work and community outreach. Your generosity is recognized with premium benefits to enhance every experience you have at SPAC. If you have questions about the Patron program, please fill out our contact form or call Frank at 518.584.9330 ext. 134.
| BENEFIT | PATRON | GOLDEN PATRON | PREMIERE PATRON |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $2,250-3,749 | $3,750-6,249 | $6,250-9,999 |
| Non-Deductible Value of Benefits | $308 | $778 | $848 |
| All “Encore” Member Benefits | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| NEW – 20% Discount on Ballet, Orchestra, and Jazz Fest Tickets |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Membership to Exclusive Patrons’ Club Dining | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| VIP Concierge Ticketing Experience: Priority Presale Booking and VIP Ticket Pickup – NO LINES! |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| VIP Patron Parking and Access to VIP Restroom Facilities | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Access to Patrons’ Patio for Complimentary Drinks and Lite Fare during Pre-Show and Intermission at Ballet and Orchestra Evening Programs (4 people per party) |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Invitation for 2 to Patron Party Reception | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Access to Exclusive House Seats in Prime Locations (pending availability) |
✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Invitation to Exclusive Residency Opening Night Receptions |
✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Classical Season Lawn Pass | 2 | 2 | |
| NEW – Complimentary Classical Lawn Tickets (excludes Jazz Fest) |
2 | 4 | |
| NEW – Classical Ticket Fees Waived | ✔️ | ||
| Invitations to Innovative Programming and Exclusive Special Events |
✔️ |
President’s Circle ($10,000+)
President’s Circle members provide cornerstone support for Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s year-round work onstage and in the community. Your generous investment is crucial for helping ensure the continuation of SPAC’s cherished residencies New York City Ballet, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, as well as its innovative year-round programming, expanding educational work and community outreach.
As a member of the President’s Circle, we bring you closer to the heart of SPAC’s mission with invitations to exclusive events and behind-the-scenes gatherings, joined by artists and cultural leaders.
Throughout the classical season, enjoy unlimited access to SPAC’s new Pines Terrace and receive every membership benefit we offer.
Throughout the classical season, enjoy unlimited access to the new Pines Terrace and every member benefit shown above plus the best seats in the house, top ticketing priority for all SPAC performances and concerts, invitations to exclusive events and behind the scenes gatherings, joined by artists and cultural leaders.
| BENEFIT | DIRECTOR | MAESTRO | CHAIRMAN | HERITAGE | LEGACY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $10,000- 14,999 |
$15,000- 24,999 |
$25,000- 49,999 |
$50,000- 99,999 |
$100,000+ |
| Non-Deductible Value of Benefits |
$848 | $848 | $848 | $848 | $848 |
| Ticket Priority for SPAC Performances (Ballet, Orchestra, Jazz Fest, Chamber Music) – Priority Increases with Gift |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Admission to Designated Member Rehearsals for Ballet and Orchestra |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Ticket Access to Live Nation Events – Priority Increases with Gift |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Complimentary Tickets to Member Nights for Ballet or Orchestra |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Invitation to Annual Meeting and Voting Member Status |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Listing in SPAC’s Ballet & Orchestra Programs and Online at spac.org |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| NEW – 20% Discount on Ballet, Orchestra, and Jazz Fest Tickets |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Membership to Exclusive Patrons’ Club Dining |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| VIP Concierge Ticketing Experience: Priority Presale Booking and VIP Ticket Pickup- NO LINES! |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| VIP Patron Parking and Access to VIP Restroom Facilities |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Access to Patrons’ Patio for Complimentary Drinks and Lite Fare during Pre-Show and Intermission at Ballet and Orchestra Evening Programs (4 people per party) |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Invitation for 2 to Patron Party Reception |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Access to Exclusive House Seats in Prime Locations (pending availability) |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Invitation to Exclusive Residency Opening Night Receptions |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Classical Season Lawn Pass | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| NEW – Complimentary Classical Lawn Tickets (excludes Jazz Fest) |
4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| NEW – Classical Ticket Fees Waived |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Invitations to Innovative Programming and Exclusive Special Events |
✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Join the President’s Circle now!
To discuss and learn more, fill out our contact form, or call Christine Dixon at 518.584.9330 ext. 112
As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, SPAC relies upon the sustaining financial support of our members and patrons to make our vision for the community a reality.
Tax ID 14-1466353.