Enjoy Exclusive Benefits & Insider Access

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Members of Spotlight, the Kauffman Center’s individual membership program, enjoy exclusive benefits while supporting our performing arts nonprofit in Kansas City.

As a 501(c)(3) charitable performing arts nonprofit in Kansas City, the Kauffman Center relies on its members and donors for nearly one-fourth of its annual operating budget.

When you become a Spotlight member, your generosity makes it possible for more people to experience the clarity of Helzberg Hall, the intimacy of Muriel Kauffman Theatre and the grandeur of Brandmeyer Great Hall.

Memberships

Memberships to the Kauffman Center, a performing arts nonprofit in Kansas City, help grow and support the arts throughout the city. These gifts can be partially tax-deductible, or members may choose to decline all benefits for a full tax deduction.

Spotlight Membership

Starting at $6.25/month or $75/year, up to $2,500 annually.

Spotlight is an individual membership program designed to enhance your Kauffman Center experience and support an organization you care deeply about. Your Spotlight membership helps the Kauffman Center share extraordinary live performing arts experiences with everyone in the community.

Benefits Include:

  • Pre-sale ticket access
  • Invitation to annual backstage tours
  • One complimentary single-use valet parking pass
  • Free performance tickets
  • Members-only concerts
  • Drink vouchers
  • And more!
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Spotlight Premier Membership

Contributions of $5,000 or more annually.

The Kauffman Center’s Spotlight Premier program consists of generous arts-minded individuals. This exceptional group helps stage unsurpassed performances and provides arts outreach and access for thousands of youth, families and veterans every year in Kansas City.

Benefits Include:

  • Personal concierge
  • Invitations to members-only events
  • Private backstage tour as requested
  • Invitations to artist Meet & Greets (when available)
  • One valet parking pass per complimentary performance
  • Advance notification for all Kauffman Center Presents performances
  • And more!
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Ensemble Business Memberships

Align your company with Kansas City’s premier performing arts center and receive year-round business development, recognition and hospitality benefits. Our Ensemble Memberships are ideal for any company looking to connect and grow with a local nonprofit organization.

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Monthly/Recurring Donations

Monthly giving offers you the opportunity to support the Kauffman Center year-round on a schedule that works for you. Your automatic, monthly contributions will help create dynamic programming for audiences of all ages.

Making a monthly gift is as simple as selecting the monthly recurring option when you complete the online giving form.

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Our Spotlight Members

See our full list of Spotlight Premier and Spotlight members!

Spotlight Members

 

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For more information on Spotlight Memberships, contact Kelly Burt at 816.994.7927 or kburt@kauffmancenter.org.