Ways To Give
You can help Opera on the James continue to provide high quality live opera and related programs in many different ways. We appreciate contributions of every size and variety, so please consider the options below by which you can preserve and extend the value of what we bring to Central Virginia, such as professional live opera, programs that engage and serve members of the community, and opportunities for young artists.
Cash or Check
Make a gift of cash. Checks should be made payable to Opera on the James.
Credit card Over the PHone
Make a gift using MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express by calling 434.528.3397.
Credit Card Online
Make a gift online using our secure online giving form.
Security GIfts
Make a gift of securities by calling 434.528.3397 for transfer instructions.
Tribute Gifts
Make a tribute gift that may be designated in memory or honor of a friend or loved one. The family of the deceased or person honored will to notified of you gift.
Will or Living Trust
Make a bequest by will or irrevocable living trust.
Give online
Why Give?
Ticket sales cover only one-quarter of production expenses, so we need your financial support to produce each year’s season of opera. Since many of our performances are free, reaching all parts of our community, we rely on your support to meet our budget each year.
Top Reasons to Support Opera on the James
Every year, Opera on the James:
ENGAGES: thousands of kids, families, students & adults
PRODUCES: world-class, professionally staged mainstage productions
CREATES: community & school performances all over town
EMPLOYS: dozens of singers, orchestra musicians, technicians & craftspeople
ATTRACTS: hundreds of singers to audition for the Tyler Young Artist Program
Areas of Support
ANNUAL FUND
Your support allows the Opera to enhance our world-class performances, strengthen community education and engagement programs, provide an opportunity for young emerging opera singers to refine their skills, and bridge the gap between ticket sales and the cost of productions. Pledge any amount to be paid over the current operating year July 1 - June 30. Create a payment plan that best suits your budget. We are happy to invoice you or set up a schedule to charge your credit card.
YOUNG ARTIST SPONSOR
The Tyler Young Artist Program brings four emerging professionals and a master coach to Lynchburg for four weeks twice a season. These artists perform supporting roles in the mainstage operas, lead roles in family-oriented operas, Free Family Day and Central Virginia schools programs. They surprise and delight our local community and businesses with Random Acts of Culture – 10 to 30-minute pop-up performances. Sponsors underwrite professional training, travel, and a small stipend for the emerging opera singer during their residency.
EDUCATION AND PRODUCTION SPONSOR
Sponsors help bring our season to life. Sponsorship of a specific production, event, or learning and engagement program is an outstanding way to express your passion for opera or heighten your business’s visibility. Sponsorships offer a range of benefits including behind-the-scenes access to artists, recognition, special invitations to exclusive events, and much more.
ENDOWMENT CONTRIBUTOR
The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation is a non-profit agency that manages endowments for community organizations. Opera on the James has an account, thanks to the generous donation of an early supporter and subsequent donors. You can add to the corpus and know that it will be there in perpetuity, producing unrestricted capital for the Opera’s use.
THANK YOU for considering how you can help Opera on the James continue to produce professional opera and serve our community! For additional information on how to make a gift or specific sponsorship opportunities, please contact the opera office 434.528.3397.
Opera on the James is a tax-exempt corporation pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.