Become a Patron

Be Inspired through the power and beauty of the visual arts at the Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center! Your commitment to the Torggler elevates the quality of life in Hampton Roads, ensures the arts are accessible to all, plays a key role in our ability to present engaging exhibitions and innovative programs that ignite imaginations - and gives you exclusive benefits!

With a variety of giving levels and benefits, the Patron of the Arts program and Benefactors Society, we encourage all members of our community to find the level of participation that works best for your family, business and life.

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Patron of the Arts

Color your world by becoming a patron of the arts!

In recognition of your generosity, you will receive exclusive benefits including:

Membership card that denotes your Patron of the Arts level*
Invitations to exhibition preview parties, tours and special events
Patron rate for ticketed events
Early registration and special discounts on camps, workshops and other programs
Access to over 1,000 cultural institutions with North American Reciprocal Association benefits*
And much more! See each level of giving for details

*For Apprentice level and up.

Donors will also be included in Christopher Newport University-wide giving societies based on designation, level of support, and consecutive years of giving, with associated benefits applied.

Patron Levels and Benefits

$100 - $249: Associate

Invitation to attend Patron Preview parties celebrating the opening of new exhibitions
Advance notification of exhibitions, programs, special events and Torggler news
Early registrations and 10% discounts on summer camps, classes and workshops
Patron rate for ticketed special events
Recognition on the Torggler's Annual Donor Wall

$250 - $299: Apprentice

Invitation to attend Patron Preview parties celebrating the opening of new exhibitions
Advance notification of exhibitions, programs, special events and Torggler news
Opportunity to explore new exhibitions prior to the public opening
Advance notification of exhibitions previews, programs and events
Early registrations and 15% discounts on summer camps, classes and workshops
E-newsletters and calendar of events
Patron rate for ticketed special events
Free admission to over 800 reciprocal museums across the country through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association
Recognition on the Torggler's Annual Donor Wall

$500 - $999: Curator

Invitation to attend Patron Preview parties celebrating the opening of new exhibitions
Advance notification of exhibitions, programs, special events and Torggler news
Opportunity to explore new exhibitions prior to the public opening
Early registrations and 20% discounts on summer camps, classes and workshops
E-newsletters and calendar of events
Patron rate for ticketed special events
Free admission to over 800 reciprocal museums across the country through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association
Recognition on the Torggler's Annual Donor Wall

$1,000 - $2,499: Director

Invitation to attend Patron Preview parties celebrating the opening of new exhibitions
Advance notification of exhibitions, programs, special events and Torggler news
Opportunity to explore new exhibitions prior to public opening
Early registrations and 20% discounts on summer camps, classes, programs and events
E-newsletters and calendar of events
Free admission to over 800 reciprocal museums across the country through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association
15% discount on two tickets to the Ferguson Center for the performance of your
choice
Two complimentary vouchers for one-day workshops
Recognition on the Torggler's Annual Donor Wall

$2,500 - $4,999: Collector

Invitation to attend Patron Preview parties celebrating the opening of new exhibitions
Advance notification of exhibitions, programs, special events and Torggler news
Opportunity to explore new exhibitions prior to public opening
Early registrations and 20% discounts on summer camps, classes, programs, and events
E-newsletters and calendar of events
Free admission to over 800 reciprocal museums across the country through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association
15% discount on two tickets to the Ferguson Center for the performance of your choice
Four complimentary vouchers for one-day art workshops
Member in the Christopher Newport University President's Circle
Four Arts for All scholarships for local children to attend summer camps at the Torggler
Invitation to private events with the executive director and visiting artists throughout the year*
Opportunity to schedule private exhibit tours with the curator and/or executive director*
Recognition on the Torggler's Annual Donor Wall

*Arrangements must be made at least two weeks in advance, for a time and date mutually agreeable to the Patron and the executive director.

Benefactors Society

From elegant events and private tours to concierge service throughout the year, we are delighted to provide our Benefactors Society donors our most exclusive and creative ways to engage with the Torggler. In addition to Patron benefits, Benefactors Society donors provide a lifeline of support enabling us to present engaging exhibitions, innovative programs and enriching experiences that elevate the quality of life in our community and ensure the arts are accessible to all. We look forward to celebrating the wonderful ways your leadership contribution changes lives

$5,000 - $9,999: Artists Circle

First opportunity to explore new exhibitions
Special invitations to exhibition previews, programs and events
Early registrations and 20% discounts on summer camps, classes and workshops
E-newsletters and calendar of events
Benefactor rate for ticketed special events
Free admission to over 800 reciprocal museums across the country through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association
15% discount on two tickets to the Ferguson Center for the performance of your
choice
Four complimentary vouchers for one-day workshops
President’s Circle all access parking
Opportunity to inspire and educate by designating 8 Arts for All scholarships for local children to attend summer camps at the Torggler
Invitation to private events with the executive director and visiting artists throughout the year*
Opportunity to schedule private exhibit tours with the the curator and/ or executive director*
20% discount on rental of Torggler entertaining spaces

*Arrangements must be made at least two weeks in advance, for a time and date mutually agreeable to the Patron and the executive director.

$10,000+: Connoisseurs Circle

First opportunity to explore new exhibitions
Special invitations to exhibition previews, programs and events
Early registrations and 20% discounts on summer camps, classes and workshops
E-newsletters and calendar of events
Benefactor rate for ticketed special events
Free admission to over 800 reciprocal museums across the country through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association
15% discount on two tickets to the Ferguson Center for the performance of your
choice
Four complimentary vouchers for one-day workshops
President’s Circle all access parking
Opportunity to inspire and educate by designating 10 Arts for All scholarships for local children to attend summer camps at the Torggler
Invitation to private events with the executive director and visiting artists throughout the year*
Opportunity to schedule private exhibit tours with the the curator and/ or executive director*
50% discount on rental of Torggler entertaining spaces
Opportunity to be listed as a sponsor of a selected exhibit and invite up to 20 guests for a private exhibit tour with the executive director, with hospitality*
All access to educational class for two family members
VIP concierge assistance through the advancement staff for special requests for events at the Torggler and across Christopher Newport University
VIP invitation to participate in destination travel tours offered by Christopher Newport University
Special recognition on the Torggler website, newsletter, special program guides and other print and electronic media

*Arrangements must be made at least two weeks in advance, for a time and date mutually agreeable to the Patron and the executive director.