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.
Join NowPatron 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
- Opportunity to explore new exhibitions prior to public opening
- Invitations to exhibition previews, tours and 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
Patron Levels and Benefits
- Opportunity to explore new exhibitions prior to the public opening
- Advanced notification of exhibitions previews, programs and events
- Early registrations and 10% discounts on summer camps, classes and workshops
- E-newsletters: T-News
- Monthly calendar of events
- Patron rate for ticketed special events
- 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: T-News
- Monthly 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
- Two complimentary beverage vouchers for the Palette Café
- Opportunity to explore new exhibitions prior to the public opening
- Advance notification of exhibitions previews, programs and events
- Early registrations and 20% discounts on summer camps, classes and workshops
- E-newsletters: T-News
- Monthly 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
- Four complimentary beverage vouchers for the Palette Café
- Opportunity to explore new exhibitions prior to public opening
- Advance notification of exhibition previews, programs and events
- Early registrations and 20% discounts on summer camps, classes, programs and events
- E-newsletters: T-News
- Monthly calendar of events
- Free admission to over 800 reciprocal museums across the country through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association
- Four complimentary beverage vouchers for the Palette Café
- 15% discount on two tickets to the Ferguson Center for the performance of your
choice - Two complimentary vouchers for one-day workshops
- President's Circle all access parking passes
- Opportunity to explore new exhibitions prior to public opening
- Advance notification of exhibition previews, programs and events
- Early registrations and 20% discounts on summer camps, classes, programs, and events
- E-newsletters: T-News
- Monthly calendar of events
- Free admission to over 800 reciprocal museums across the country through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association
- Four complimentary beverage vouchers for the Palette Café
- 15% discount on two tickets to the Ferguson Center for the performance of your choice
- Four complimentary vouchers for one-day art workshops
- President's Circle all-access parking passes
- 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*
*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 Benefactor Society donors our most exclusive and creative ways to engage with the Torggler. In addition to Patron benefits, Benefactor 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
Benefactor Levels and Benefits
- 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: T-News
- Monthly 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
- Four complimentary beverage vouchers for the Palette Café
- 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.
- 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: T-News
- Monthly 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
- Four complimentary beverage vouchers for the Palette Café
- 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.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The arts strengthen our community socially, educationally and economically. They make life better and inspire us—fostering creativity, empathy, innovation and beauty.
The Torggler Fine Arts Center relies on partnerships with individuals, foundations and businesses to present exceptional exhibitions and educational programs. These partnerships enrich our community and ensure that the arts remain accessible for all to enjoy. As a sponsor, you will receive exclusive marketing and public relations benefits that can be customized to best meet your specific needs.
Invest in the arts and become a sponsor today, please contact Kim Hinson, the Executive Director of Advancement for the Arts,
at (757) 594-8097 or via email at kim.hinson@cnu.edu.
Special thanks to our community partners!
