JOIN THE FRIENDS SOCIETY. 

SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR THE ARTS. 

For more than 35 years, the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation has partnered with the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and the city of Sarasota to deliver arts education to all ages and backgrounds. Your gift supports our mission of arts education and outreach initiatives that touch the lives of more than 30,000 children, educators, and families in our community.

THE FRIENDS SOCIETY

YEAR-ROUND

PRIVILEGES

CONCIERGE TICKETING SERVICES for Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Presented Shows

GOLDEN CIRCLE SEATING (Based on Availability)

VIP ACCESS TO THE FOUNDERS LOUNGE

TICKET RETURNS AND EXCHANGES (10 Days Prior to the Show)

RESERVED PARKING IN PREMIER LOCATION

DONOR RECOGNITION in the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Program Book

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

    • Seating based on availability

    • Purchase of up to two (2) tickets per show in premier seating

    • Digital recognition in Founders Lounge at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

    • All benefits of Performer level

    • Ticket requests fulfilled before Performer level

    • Purchase of up to four (4) tickets per show in premier seating

    • Invitations to special events throughout the season

    • All benefits of Playwright level

    • Preferred Seating - ticket requests fulfilled before Playwright level

    • Purchase of up to six (6) tickets per show in premier seating

    • All benefits of Director level

    • Premium Seating - ticket requests fulfilled before Director level

    • Purchase of up to eight (8) tickets per show in premier seating

    • Meet and Greet opportunities with artists (when available)

    • All benefits of Producer level

    • Premium Seating - ticket requests fulfilled before Producer level

    • Purchase of up to ten (10) tickets per show in premier seating

    • Customizable benefits for Chairman level

    • Premium Seating - ticket requests fulfilled before all levels

    • No limit to number of tickets purchased per show (based on availability)

Friends Society benefits are subject to change as of January 1, 2024.

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For more than 35 years, the Van Wezel Foundation, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, and the City of Sarasota have partnered together to deliver arts education for learners of all ages and all backgrounds. Together, we are proud to partner on the vision for a new performing arts center in the heart of the Bay Park. Please help us to continue to share the arts and make them accessible, by bringing teaching artists and programs to classrooms and community organizations across Southwest Florida. Join the Friends Society and show your love for the arts.