Individual Gifts

Support the Season through the Opera’s Annual Fund

Annual Fund seated dinnerYour gift to The Santa Fe Opera strengthens our mission, bolsters our finances and supports our top priorities:

  • World-class productions
  • Apprentice Programs for Singers and Technicians
  • Youth Programs

Because our donors’ gifts fund half of the $18-million cost of our festival season, along with year-round education and outreach programs—we go to great lengths to say “thank you” with exclusive benefits, such as:

  • VIP ticket access
  • Valet parking
  • Opera Club Access
  • Al fresco luncheons
  • Elegant pre-performance dinners
  • Free season posters

Benefits at a Glance

Special Gift Opportunities — Donors of $5,000 or more to the Annual Fund may designate their gifts in support of the Opera's Youth Outreach Programs, Mainstage productions or Apprentice Programs. Learn more. 

Matching Gifts — Donors can maximize their contribution to the Opera is your employer participates in a Matching Gift Program. Contact your company's Human Resources department to see if your gift qualifies.

Make a Gift Now

Become an Annual Fund donor by making a gift on-line today. For more information, contact Kate Erda Smith, Manager of Individual Giving, at (505) 986-5913 or by e-mail: KErda@SantaFeOpera.org.

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