Giving a gift to the Newman Center helps include world-renowned artists on our NCPA programming. It also supports our education and community engagement projects, helping transform lives through the power of the performing arts.

Gifts of all sizes are a valuable investment. 

Questions about supporting the Newman Center? Contact Adriel Long, Assistant Director of Development & Individual Giving at 303.871.6426 or adriel.long@du.edu.

Supporting an NCPA show helps keep the caliber of our season high. Ticket sales alone don’t cover the fees of our esteemed artists and your support is the difference in being able to bring those artists to perform at the Newman Center.

Your investment also allows us to offer robust and diverse programming that encompasses a range of genres. 

The mission of NCPA is to lift up diverse communities, address social and other important issues, as well as entertain and uphold the most beautiful and meaningful art and performances.

Our goal is to provide all of our education programming at no cost to the community.

That’s why 100% of support goes directly to education and arts programming. This offers access to acclaimed artists and outstanding educational experiences, specifically focusing on underserved populations in Colorado. 

Here are some of the ways your money directly supports the educational projects.  

$5 covers cost of one student to attend to student matinee performance. 

$100 covers a bus of 25 students to attend an education program. 

$1000 covers the cost of a community workshop or masterclass. 

$5000 would cover the cost of adding another Musical Explorers culmination concert, providing capacity to serve another 1000 students. 

In recognition of your generosity, you can enjoy personalized courtesies that enhance your Newman Center experience.

Friend ($250+) 

• Recognition in Newman Center Presents programs 

Patron ($500+) 

• Recognition in Newman Center Presents programs 
• Invitation to group meet and greets with select artists
• Unlimited access to Rose Club donor lounges at Newman Center Presents performances

Ovation ($1,000+) 

• Recognition in Newman Center Presents programs 
• Invitation to group meet and greets with guest artists
• Unlimited access to Rose Club donor lounges at Newman Center Presents performances
• Invitations to special insider VIP events such as behind the scene rehearsals and more

Benefactor ($2,500+) 

• Recognition in Newman Center Presents programs 
• Invitation to group meet and greets with guest artists
• Unlimited access to Rose Club donor lounges at Newman Center Presents performances
• Invitations to special insider VIP events such as behind the scene rehearsals and more
• Invitation to the exclusive 20th Anniversary celebration dinner

Mingle with fellow arts lovers and like-minded patrons and supporters at the Rose Club. Receptions are held before shows and during intermissions providing complimentary drinks and aperitives in recognition of Newman Center supporters. The Rose Club frequently hosts artist meet and greets and offers special early insider info releases. At the Rose Club you can network with community partners who also support NCPA.

Time: Access begins one hour before curtain and continues through intermissions at most performances. 

Location: Spencer Reception Room just off mezzanine right, inside the Newman Center for the Performing Arts. The location may be moved depending on the number of guests attending. 

Amenities: Hosted bar with — 

• Beer and Wine 
• Soft drinks 
• Hors d’oeuvres and light desserts 

Reception service provided by students at DU’s Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management.