We reach over 6,000 people every year through our performance, community and educational programs, and your contribution means the world to our work. 80% of our annual budget is spent directly on the artistic and education costs of our company, and we hope you agree that your donation is a strong investment in the future of the arts, and the artistic community, in the Okanagan Valley.
In 2022 Opera Kelowna has made a commitment to accessibility by offering 10% of tickets we sell at “pay-what-you-will” rates: no applications, no questions asked. It’s our goal to offer everybody an opportunity to attend our performances.
Join us in this commitment with our text-to-donate campaign! Text OPERA to 45678 to give $10 towards our program.
| Level + Annual Gift | Tax receipt | Acknowledgements | Tickets | Events + Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friend $25+ | * | Mainstage production program | AGM Voting Rights | |
| Patron $200+ | * | Opera Kelowna website Mainstage Production Program | Ticket presales | AGM Voting Rights, Season Launch Event |
| Director’s Circle $1000+ | * | Opera Kelowna Website Mainstage pre-show production screens | Ticket presales 2 free tickets to Mainstage Production 2 OPUS reception tickets | AGM Voting Rights Season Launch Event, Opening night reception, Private events |
| Impresario $5000+ | • All of the above benefits • Customized opportunities based on your interests | |||
Registered Charity Number: CRA BN: 81958 1448 RR0001
We work directly with our corporate sponsors to provide value and recognition for their contributions, and support for their own strategic goals.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for all Opera Kelowna productions, community and educational programs.
Sponsorship can consist of cash or in-kind support that enables production, marketing, and/or artist activities.
To learn more or discuss partnership opportunities, please contact:Gayle Lunn, Fund Development Chair at [email protected]
“I hope that Opera Kelowna’s Studio Production Program continues to make ripples in their community, to showcase new Canadian work that are challenging in theme and presentation, and to continue to make meaningful opportunities for artists.”
“When our audiences needed solace and comfort the most, Opera Kelowna raised up to the challenge. They presented wonderful programs of vocal music which were accepted with gratitude by our local audience both in 2020 and 2021, when most other Canadian classical music organizations were silent.”
“Opera Under the Stars is consistently one of our favourite summer moments to look forward to and to remember fondly. Gathering on the lawn, under the stars, surrounded by friends and community to be entertained by truly talented artists has become a tradition that we are so grateful to have access to in the Okanagan.”
“At DTEC, we strongly believe in being good neighbors and contributing to the community. Supporting Opera Kelowna is our way of giving back and nourishing our Okanagan community through the arts. Part of DTEC’s Corporate Culture supports Education and Mentorship in many forms. We are proud to match funds that are raised to support and elevate people on their journeys towards professionalism.”
“The arts need funding, and even more so during the time of COVID. We are pleased and honoured to be able to do our part.”
“Even one show will have you sold on the incredible impact that the live experience of this art form provides.”
| First Name | Last Name/Company |
|---|---|
| Patricia | Ainslie |
| Martin | Bell |
| Marlene | Boehm |
| Suzanne | Boon |
| Steven | Brown |
| Tom | Brown |
| Deborah | Buszard |
| Robert | Carey |
| Vanessa | Carle |
| Fatima | Correia |
| Maria | Correia |
| Valerie and John | Coubrough |
| Annette | de Rocquigny |
| DTEC Services | |
| Riley | Dunsmore |
| Cheryl | Fast |
| Peter | Fearon |
| Manuel | Garrido silva |
| Randy | Goncalves |
| Sean | Guist |
| Michael | Halickman |
| Karen | Hanushchak-Williamso |
| Linda | Hawker |
| Michelle | Herrewynen |
| Karma | Lacoff Nieoczym |
| Lucie | Laliberte |
| Nina | Langton |
| Marisa | Loude |
| Gayle | Lunn |
| Colleen | Mackie |
| McCann Piano Tuning | |
| John & Rosalie | McEwen & Elliott |
| Louise | Miles |
| Allan | Neilson |
| Lindsay | Neilson |
| William | Neilson |
| William and Coline | Neilson |
| Vernon | Nelson |
| Duane and Elaine | Ophus |
| Beverley | Panikkar |
| Ernest and Frances | Park |
| Haley | Porter |
| Geoffrey | Pouliot |
| Bernadette | Raupach |
| Tracey | Read |
| Gillianne | Richards |
| Karen | Robson |
| Craig | Rumsby |
| Barbara | Sadler Wells |
| Craig | Siemens |
| Inta | Sloman |
| Paul | Stephenson |
| Tamra | Stretch |
| Judith A | Stringer |
| Judith | Sutherland |
| Melissa | Tesche |
| Rosemary | Thomson |
| Robyn | Thornton |
| Anne | Tierney |
| Peeranut | Visetsuth |
| Johanna | Vlasblom |
| Anna L | Warwick Sears |
| Brianna | Wells |
| Devon | Wells |
| Wendy | Wickstrom |
| Jean | Wilson |
| Ruth | Wilson |
| Joanne | Wyllie |
Donor Privacy Policy
Opera Kelowna may collect pertinent donor information including contact information (name, phone number, email address, address) as well as donation amount, date of donation, and method of donation. Opera Kelowna uses this information to maintain donation records, send acknowledgements, send tax receipts, and for internal marketing purposes. All donor information collected by Opera Kelowna will remain completely confidential and will not be shared with any third parties.
To opt out of donations, please contact us at [email protected] or call 778-721-5341.
