Circles of Giving

Circles of Giving

You can provide transformational experiences in the arts for thousands! For more information, please contact us at 402-472-4704 or lieddevelopment@unl.edu

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Piano Circle

You can help bring the greatest pianists in the world to the Lied stage and into Nebraska classrooms. Recent performances have included Olga Kern, Vadym Kholodenko, Yuja Wang, and many more inspiring and talented artists.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Top seating assignments for all piano series events
  • Name listed as member of Piano Circle in the Lied Center’s Season Program Book
  • Use of Gold Circle Member Suite during intermission of all Piano Series events
  • Top priority for the artists Meet and Greet if availability is otherwise limited
  • Invitation to special social events

 

GIFT:

$5,000

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Mosaic Circle

The MOSAIC Series spotlights the Lied Center’s commitment to artistic excellence, integration and social responsibility. This Series advances education and awareness around issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. By offering global perspectives through music, dance and theater, the MOSAIC Series strives to raise cultural awareness and ultimately empathy for diverse human experiences.

This passionate patron group significantly supports the Lied Center in bringing diverse music, dance and theater artists to Nebraska audiences on the stage, in the classroom, and throughout the community. We are proud to recognize our MOSAIC Circle members throughout the season for their generous contributions.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Your name(s) listed as member of MOSAIC Circle in all Lied Center season program books
  • Individual story feature in all MOSAIC Circle event books
  • Curtain speech recognition at MOSAIC Series performances
  • Invitation for you and your guests to exclusive MOSAIC Circle events
  • Early preview of MOSAIC Series at the Lied
  • Help provide education and outreach opportunities for Nebraska students
  • Top seating assignments for all Lied season events

 

PLUS:

  • ƒ Top priority for high-profile artist meet and greet opportunities
  • ƒ Invitations to Lied-sponsored social events
  • ƒ Discuss performances and mingle in the Gold Circle Member Suite during intermissions at all Lied season events

 

GIFT:

$3,000

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      Jazz Circle

      Some of the greatest jazz artists in history have played the Lied over the past 28 years. You can help create more amazing moments in jazz at the Lied Center.

      BENEFITS INCLUDE:

      • Your name(s) listed as member of Jazz Circle in all Lied Center Season program books
      • Individual story feature in all Jazz Circle event programs
      • Curtain speech recognition for all Jazz Circle-sponsored performances
      • Invitation for you and your guests to exclusive Jazz Circle events
      • Early preview of Jazz performances coming to the Lied Center in following seasons
      • Help provide education and outreach opportunities in Jazz for Nebraska students
      • Top seating assignments for all Jazz Circle-sponsored performances.

       

      PLUS:

      • Invitation to special social events and top priority for the artists’ Meet and Greet if availability is otherwise limited
      • Discuss performances and mingle in the Gold Circle Member Suite during intermissions of all Jazz Circle-sponsored events.

       

      GIFT:

      $5,000

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      Dance Circle

      “Dance is the hidden language of the soul of the body.”  - Martha Graham

      Recent dance performances at the Lied include amazing talent like STREB, Hubbard Street, and Parsons Dance. The energy and excitement of these artists keeps the audience on the edge of their seat and inspires future performers to reach for greatness. Help bring the world's best dance companies to the Lied Center.

      BENEFITS INCLUDE:

      • Your name(s) listed as member of Dance Circle in all Lied Center Season program books
      • Individual story feature in all Dance Circle event programs
      • Curtain speech recognition for all Dance Circle-sponsored performances
      • Invitation for you and your guests to exclusive Dance Circle events
      • Early preview of Dance performances coming to the Lied Center in following seasons
      • Help provide education and outreach opportunities in Dance for Nebraska students
      • Top seating assignments for all Dance Circle-sponsored performances.

      GIFT:

      $5,000

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      Conductor's Circle

      Bring the greatest orchestras in the world to the Lied Center. Recent performances have included the Chicago Symphony, Russian National Orchestra, Boston Pops and many more.

      BENEFITS INCLUDE:

      • Your name(s) listed as member of Conductor’s Circle in all Lied Center Season program books
      • Individual story feature in all Conductor’s Circle event programs
      • Curtain speech recognition at all Conductor's Circle-sponsored performances
      • Invitation for you and your guests to attend special Conductor’s Circle member events
      • Early preview of Orchestral and Classical programming at the Lied
      • Help provide orchestral education and outreach opportunities to Nebraska’s students
      • Top seating assignments for all Lied Season events

       

      PLUS:

      • Invitation to special social events and top priority for the artists Meet and Greet if availability is otherwise limited
      • Discuss performances and mingle in the Gold Circle Member Suite during intermissions of all Lied Season events

       

      GIFT:

      $10,000

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      Spotlight Sponsor

      Support the Lied by making an iconic performance possible. Your gift will help to bring the greatest artists in the world to the Lied stage and into Nebraska classrooms.

      BENEFITS INCLUDE:

      • The first patron opportunity to choose an event from the upcoming season to sponsor (Please note, events may include a Corporate Sponsor)
      • Invitation to all Lied sponsored special social events throughout the season
      • Top priority for artist Meet and Greet throughout season if availability is otherwise limited
      • Recognition during night of sponsored event, as well as listing as Spotlight Sponsor in the Lied Center Season Program Book
      • Option to designate qualifying non-profit organizations to receive up to 50 Lied Season tickets, spread over multiple events, selected by Lied Center administration based on availability (Please note, these will not necessarily include the sponsored event, though this may be requested)

       

      GIFT:

      $10,000

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      Season Lieder

      Be a Lieder of the performing arts in Nebraska by supporting the entire season with this powerful gift. Season Lieders not only sponsor an individual show, but also help in part to underwrite the entire season of programming at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.  The Lieders are recognized throughout the season for their generous contribution.  

      Your gift will enable the Lied Center to bring exceptional, iconic and legendary artists to the stage and into classrooms. Your sponsorship of the Lied Center makes once-in-a-lifetime moments possible. These moments light up the lives of thousands of children and adults each year with exquisite programs of music, theater and dance. Not only do arts programs at the Lied enrich the lives of the individuals involved, they also elevate the artistic culture of Nebraska and advance the city of Lincoln’s position in a global community.

      BENEFITS INCLUDE:

      • Recognition during night of sponsored event
      • 15 Program book highlights throughout the year as a Season Lieder
      • Customized private event put on by the Lied on the date of your choosing
      • Sneak preview of upcoming season and early selection of sponsored event

       

      GIFT:

      $20,000

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      Gold Circle

      The inner circle of the Lied Center's donors, Gold Circle members get the same seats to every performance with no rush on season ticket orders. Members also enjoy access to the Gold Circle Suite at intermissions

      Create opportunities to bring iconic artists to the Lied Center. Many donors will have the opportunity to meet their favorite artists, depending on artist availability.

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