The Performance Center initiative is a partnership between the public sector and private donors. The funding initiative will begin with major private support from community leaders, will require major commitments from the public sector, and ultimately will engage the support of the community at-large.
Private fund raising must be a substantial part of The Performance Center financing. We are organizing a volunteer committee to lead the capital campaign. Already, private donors have committed almost $5 million.
The City of Asheville and Buncombe County have passed resolutions endorsing The Performance Center. We hope that both the city and county will participate in the funding of this project as the plans develop. We also plan to compete for local tourism development funds and to explore funding opportunities at the state and federal level.
Across the country there are numerous examples of performance centers featuring the names of leading individuals and businesses that made significant gifts toward their costs of construction.
The Performance Center in Asheville will offer a range of naming opportunities, beginning with the name for the center itself, to recognize lead donors and their outstanding contributions to the performing arts and education in our region.
- The Performance Center
- Main Hall
- Rehearsal Hall/Multipurpose Room
- Black Box/Studio Theatre
- Main Lobby
- Main Stage
- Donor Room
- Media Arts Center
- Classrooms/Meeting Rooms
All donors of $25,000 and above will receive permanent recognition on the main donor wall.
For more information on how you can give to The Performance Center, please contact our office at 828.258.1850.