The financial and volunteer support of the Friends of the Hylton Center makes it possible to present first-class performing arts from across the world and around the corner. The Friends of the Hylton Center provide critical support to keep ticket prices accessible and affordable for all who wish to attend. The continued and enthusiastic support of the Friends enables the Hylton Center to be creative commons for the region.
Membership Benefits
Membership benefits begin at $100, extend to the entire household, and include:
Early access to ticket sales before the general public
Admittance to the Friends-only refreshment area during Hylton Presents and Hylton Family Series events
Friends Priority Window for Hylton Presents subscriptions and Hylton Center performance tickets
Invitation to Hylton Center Season Announcement
Advance notice and pre-sale of Hylton Extras performances
Recognition within Hylton Center playbills
Friends of the Hylton Center lapel pin and membership card
Access to the Friends hospitality area during Hylton Presents performances
Subscription to the Hylton Performing Arts Center e-blasts
Donor ($150 - $249, fully tax-deductible):
Friends Priority Window for Hylton Presents subscriptions and Hylton Center performance tickets
Invitation to Hylton Center Season Announcement
Advance notice and pre-sale of Hylton Extras performances
Recognition within Hylton Center playbills
Friends of the Hylton Center lapel pin and membership card
Access to the Friends hospitality area during Hylton Presents performances
Subscription to the Hylton Performing Arts Center e-blasts
Complimentary invitation to special virtual events featuring professional artists
Two complimentary beverage coupons for any Hylton Presents, Hylton Family Series, American Roots Series, or Hylton Center EXTRA! performance
Contributor ($250 - $499, fully tax-deductible):
Friends Priority Window for Hylton Presents subscriptions and Hylton Center performance tickets
Invitation to Hylton Center Season Announcement
Advance notice and pre-sale of Hylton Extras performances
Recognition within Hylton Center playbills
Friends of the Hylton Center lapel pin and membership card
Access to the Friends hospitality area during Hylton Presents performances
Subscription to the Hylton Performing Arts Center e-blasts
Complimentary invitation to special virtual events featuring professional artists
Two complimentary beverage coupons for any Hylton Presents, Hylton Family Series, American Roots Series, or Hylton Center EXTRA! performance
Your name in lights on the Didlake Grand Foyer marquee listing
Invitation to backstage tour opportunities (two per season)
A special autographed item from a Hylton Center artist (by request)
Patron ($500 - $999, $35 in benefits):
Friends Priority Window for Hylton Presents subscriptions and Hylton Center performance tickets
Invitation to Hylton Center Season Announcement
Advance notice and pre-sale of Hylton Extras performances
Recognition within Hylton Center playbills
Friends of the Hylton Center lapel pin and membership card
Access to the Friends hospitality area during Hylton Presents performances
Subscription to the Hylton Performing Arts Center e-blasts
Complimentary invitation to special virtual events featuring professional artists
Two complimentary beverage coupons for any Hylton Presents, Hylton Family Series, American Roots Series, or Hylton Center EXTRA! performance
Your name in lights on the Didlake Grand Foyer marquee listing
Invitation to backstage tour opportunities (two per season)
A special autographed item from a Hylton Center artist (by request)
Two additional complimentary beverage coupons
A backstage tour for six (by request)
Complimentary Hylton Center performer CD (by request)
Copper Circle
The Copper Circle of the Friends of the Hylton Center includes individuals and businesses whose generous philanthropic impact has made the Hylton Center the creative commons for the region. Members receive exclusive benefits and opportunities in appreciation of their generous support.
Sponsor ($1,000 - $2,499, $240 in benefits) :
Friends Priority Window for Hylton Presents subscriptions and Hylton Center performance tickets
Invitation to Hylton Center Season Announcement
Advance notice and pre-sale of Hylton Extras performances
Recognition within Hylton Center playbills
Friends of the Hylton Center lapel pin and membership card
Access to the Friends hospitality area during Hylton Presents performances
Subscription to the Hylton Performing Arts Center e-blasts
Complimentary invitation to special virtual events featuring professional artists
Two complimentary beverage coupons for any Hylton Presents, Hylton Family Series, American Roots Series, or Hylton Center EXTRA! performance
Your name in lights on the Didlake Grand Foyer marquee listing
Invitation to backstage tour opportunities (two per season)
A special autographed item from a Hylton Center artist (by request)
Two additional complimentary beverage coupons
A backstage tour for six (by request)
Complimentary Hylton Center performer CD (by request)
Access to the Lovey Hamel Lounge during Hylton Presents performances
Concierge ticket and seating assistance
Invitation to the Annual Copper Circle signature appreciation event(s)
Benefactor ($2,500 - $4,999, $665 in benefits):
Friends Priority Window for Hylton Presents subscriptions and Hylton Center performance tickets
Invitation to Hylton Center Season Announcement
Advance notice and pre-sale of Hylton Extras performances
Recognition within Hylton Center playbills
Friends of the Hylton Center lapel pin and membership card
Access to the Friends hospitality area during Hylton Presents performances
Subscription to the Hylton Performing Arts Center e-blasts
Complimentary invitation to special virtual events featuring professional artists
Two complimentary beverage coupons for any Hylton Presents, Hylton Family Series, American Roots Series, or Hylton Center EXTRA! performance
Your name in lights on the Didlake Grand Foyer marquee listing
Invitation to backstage tour opportunities (two per season)
A special autographed item from a Hylton Center artist (by request)
Two additional complimentary beverage coupons
A backstage tour for six (by request)
Complimentary Hylton Center performer CD (by request)
Access to the Lovey Hamel Lounge during Hylton Presents performances
Concierge ticket and seating assistance
Invitation to the Annual Copper Circle signature appreciation event(s)
Private use of the Lovey Hammel Lounge (non-performance only)
Invitation to special VIP events and receptions
Your name on a seat in the orchestra of Merchant Hall
An exclusive artist experience (upon request, subject to availability)
Sustainer ($5000+, $1,020 in benefits):
Friends Priority Window for Hylton Presents subscriptions and Hylton Center performance tickets
Invitation to Hylton Center Season Announcement
Advance notice and pre-sale of Hylton Extras performances
Recognition within Hylton Center playbills
Friends of the Hylton Center lapel pin and membership card
Access to the Friends hospitality area during Hylton Presents performances
Subscription to the Hylton Performing Arts Center e-blasts
Complimentary invitation to special virtual events featuring professional artists
Two complimentary beverage coupons for any Hylton Presents, Hylton Family Series, American Roots Series, or Hylton Center EXTRA! performance
Your name in lights on the Didlake Grand Foyer marquee listing
Invitation to backstage tour opportunities (two per season)
A special autographed item from a Hylton Center artist (by request)
Two additional complimentary beverage coupons
A backstage tour for six (by request)
Complimentary Hylton Center performer CD (by request)
Access to the Lovey Hamel Lounge during Hylton Presents performances
Concierge ticket and seating assistance
Invitation to the Annual Copper Circle signature appreciation event(s)
Private use of the Lovey Hammel Lounge (non-performance only)
Invitation to special VIP events and receptions
Your name on a seat in the orchestra of Merchant Hall
An exclusive artist experience (upon request, subject to availability)
Private concert in your home or office with a George Mason University School of Music student musician (by request)
Invitation to a Hylton Salon event
Gift certificate for one complimentary “Member Level” membership (by request)
Your contribution is tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
The George Mason University Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3). EIN: 54-1603842.
Simplify your life by becoming a Lifetime Member. You will be enrolled to make automated, monthly payments in an amount that works best for you. Simply choose “recurring” on the online giving form.
For more information about the Friends of the Hylton Center, please contact Jacqueline Connor, Development Coordinator, at 703-993-7150
