Connect with a community of arts enthusiasts through a Hylton Center sponsorship.
Sponsorships at the Hylton Center offer outstanding visibility and hospitality opportunities. Hylton Center staff work with each sponsor to reach specific audiences and find the best avenues for visibility, providing a steppingstone for relationship building.
Benefits are flexible and tailored to the needs of the sponsor. Sponsorships may include the following, depending on the level of support:
- Complimentary and discounted tickets to performances
- Opportunity to host events at the Hylton Center
- Inclusion in marketing campaigns for sponsored performances or events
- Onsite recognition at sponsored performances or events
- Your logo hyperlinked on the Hylton Center website
- And much more!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Whether it be a single performance or event, a performance series, or one of our programs, the Hylton Center development staff will work with you to build the sponsorship package that best fits your needs.
Performance Series and Events
- Hylton Presents – The Hylton Center’s premier national and international touring artist series
- Hylton Family Series – Fun family entertainment at affordable family prices
- Matinee Idylls – A fantastic "menu" of distinguished musicians presenting a colorful variety of music chamber-style, including a post-performance reception with the artists
- American Roots Series – Up-close, down-home concerts with the best of bluegrass, folk, country, blues, and more
- Hylton Center EXTRA! – Special bookings throughout the year of big-name artists or up-and-coming acts
- Custom series – Combine two or more related performances (theme, genre, holiday, etc.) within our performance series for your custom sponsorship.
View the calendar to see what events and performances are scheduled.
Events
- Arts Alive! - Free, family-friendly festival featuring a variety of local artists and arts organizations
- Special Events – Celebratory, exclusive events scheduled through the season, including the annual Copper Circle Dinner and the Season Announcement Event
- Anniversary Gala – Black-tie optional evening offering unparalleled opportunities for entertaining clients and networking
Education Initiative
The Hylton Performing Arts Center’s Education Initiative provides meaningful educational programming for students and learners of all ages, fostering a love of learning and the arts outside the classroom.
Champion the Hylton Center’s award-winning education program, providing free arts experiences including:
- Virtual and in-Person Field Trips
- Artist residencies
- Student Tickets
- Pre-Performance Discussions
Veterans and the Arts Initiative
Since 2014, the Veterans and the Arts Initiative has served as an arts and community hub for our local Veterans, Servicemembers, military family members, military caregivers, and community members. The Initiative has brought our community together at the Hylton Performing Arts Center to engage with the arts through performances, workshops, lessons, exhibitions, and special events that have featured the arts, including music, visual art, dance, and poetry.
Offer creative expression and therapeutic arts opportunities for Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families by supporting:
- Veteran Performance Tickets
- Workshop Materials
- 10-Week Workshops
Anniversary Gala
The annual Hylton Center Anniversary Gala brings together leaders, arts enthusiasts, and community changemakers for an unforgettable evening. Featuring a cocktail reception, dinner on Merchant Hall stage, and a lively after-party, the Anniversary Gala raises vital funds to support our performances, initiatives, and the endowment.
Support the Gala and ensure artistic excellence for years to come through:
- Table sponsorships
- Exclusive recognition sponsorships
- Buying individual tickets
For more information on sponsorships at the Hylton Center, please contact Dylan Lambert at dlamber4@gmu.edu or 703-993-7061.