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.

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

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!

Manage your existing membership or update your payment details here.

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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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