Sponsorships
Become an Opera Colorado Sponsor
Specialized Support. Personalized Experiences.
Opera Colorado sponsors are more than just supporters—they are vital partners in bringing extraordinary art to life.
Sponsorship offers a powerful opportunity to direct your philanthropy toward the part of Opera Colorado that inspires you most. Whether supporting a mainstage production, strengthening programs that engage our community, or investing in unique opera-centered events, sponsors play a leading role in sustaining Opera Colorado.
Through sponsorship, your generosity becomes a visible and lasting part of the artistic experiences.
Mainstage Sponsorships
Season Presenting Sponsor
Premier season-wide sponsorship of Opera Colorado’s full mainstage season
For Season Presenting opportunities, please contact us to discuss a customized partnership.
Benefits include:
- Everything below plus bespoke package
Title Sponsor—$100,000
Exclusive sponsorship of one mainstage production
Benefits include:
- Name/logo on production-specific materials, program, and screens
- Mention in production-specific press releases when appropriate
- Post-show champagne toast for four
- Backstage/set tour for up to 10 guests
- Optional private pre-show gathering (at cost)
- Optional social media recognition
- Invitation for two to a technical rehearsal
- Reserved opportunity to observe one Sitzprobe
Production Sponsor—$50,000
Benefits include
- Recognition on all production-specific materials
- Post-show champagne toast for two
- Invitation for two to a technical rehearsal
- Backstage/set tour for two
- Reserved opportunity to observe one Sitzprobe
Artist Sponsor—$25,000
Benefits include:
- Invitation for two to a technical rehearsal
- Recognition in production program book
- Backstage/set tour for two
- Reserved opportunity to observe one Sitzprobe
Orchestra Sponsor—$15,000
Benefits include:
- Recognition in production program book
- Backstage/set tour for two
- Reserved opportunity to observe one Sitzprobe
Become a Sponsor
For more information about sponsorship opportunities and customized partnership, please contact us at development@operacolorado.org or call 303.468.2040
Artist in Residence Sponsorships
Season—$100,000
Premier underwriter of the full Artists in Residence program
Benefits include:
- Season-long recognition
- Exclusive branding on all Artist in Residence materials
- Private dinner with Artists in Residence cohort and leadership
- VIP seating for six at the Artist in Residence Showcase
- Invitation to Initiation by Aria at the Opera Colorado Opera Center
- On-stage recognition at the Artist in Residence Showcase
- Two Artist in Residence experience invitations
- Recognition at Artist in Residence Productions at the Ellie
- Toast invitation following the Artist in Residence Showcase performance
- Invitations to Artist in Residence Open Studio
Presenting—$50,000
Benefits include:
- High-level recognition across all Artist in Residence platforms
- VIP seating for six at the Artist in Residence Showcase
- Invitation to Initiation by Aria at the Opera Colorado Opera Center
- On-stage recognition at the Artist in Residence Showcase
- Two Artist in Residence experience invitations
- Recognition at Artist in Residence Productions at the Ellie
- Toast invitation following the Artist in Residence Showcase performance
- Invitations to Artist in Residence Open Studio
Leadership—$25,000
Benefits include:
- Prominent recognition across Artist in Residence materials
- On-stage recognition at the Artist in Residence Showcase
- Two Artist in Residence experience invitations
- Recognition at Artist in Residence Productions at the Ellie
- Toast invitation following the Artist in Residence Showcase performance
- Invitations to Artist in Residence Open Studio
Supporting—$10,000
Benefits include:
- Two Artist in Residence experience invitations
- Recognition at Artist in Residence Productions at the Ellie
- Toast invitation following the Artist in Residence Showcase performance
- Invitations to Artist in Residence Open Studio
Associate—$6,000
Benefits include:
- One Artist in Residence experience invitation
- Recognition at Artist in Residence Productions at the Ellie
- Toast invitation following the Artist in Residence Showcase performance
- Invitations to Artist in Residence Open Studio
Patron—$3,500
Benefits include:
- Recognition at Artist in Residence Productions at the Ellie
- Toast invitation following the Artist in Residence Showcase performance
- Invitations to Artist in Residence Open Studio
Individual Resident Artist Sponsor—$12,000
Support for an individual resident artist
Champion one of our Resident Artists during their season with Opera Colorado. For donors who believe in nurturing talent while it is emerging, artist underwriting offers a uniquely personal way to make a lasting impact.
Benefits include:
- Recognition across all mainstage and Artist in Residence Program materials
- Personal Introduction and coffee with your Resident Artist and a member of staff
- Season updates
- Toast invitation following the Artist in Residence Showcase performance
- Additional observing opportunities
Become a Sponsor
For more information about sponsorship opportunities and customized partnership, please contact us at development@operacolorado.org or call 303.468.2040
Event Sponsorships
Sponsorship opportunities are available for all of the following events:
- Witches’ Tea
- Spirits + Songs
- Sip + Sing
- Opera Colorado Gala
- and more
Become a Sponsor
For more information about sponsorship opportunities and customized partnership, please contact us at development@operacolorado.org or call 303.468.2040