Individual Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
All individual sponsorships are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law and include recognition as noted below.
Gold Sponsor — $5,000
- One premium table for eight guests
- Opportunity to host a Virginia Opera artist at your table
- Recognition as a Gold Sponsor on the Gala website
- Listing as a Gold Sponsor in the printed event program
- Recognition in the Digital Program Book
Silver Sponsor — $3,500
- Preferred seating for eight guests
- Recognition as a Silver Sponsor on the Gala website
- Listing as a Silver Sponsor in the printed event program
- Recognition in the Digital Program Book
Artist Sponsor — $2,500
- Preferred seating for four guests
- Opportunity to host a Virginia Opera artist at your table
- Recognition as an Artist Sponsor on the Gala website
- Recognition in the Digital Program Book
Partner — $1,000
- Preferred seating for two guests
- Recognition as a Partner Sponsor on the Gala website
- Listing in the printed event program
- Recognition in the Digital Program Book
Friend — $500
- Preferred seating for one guest
- Recognition on the Gala website
- Listing in the printed event program
- Recognition in the Digital Program Book
Corporate Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
All corporate sponsors receive:
- Recognition in 2025–2026 Virginia Opera Playbills
- Listing on the official Gala webpage
- Recognition on Virginia Opera social media platforms
Presenting Sponsor — $15,000
- Two premium tables of eight
- Opportunity to host a Virginia Opera artist at your table
- Full-page, full-color advertisement inside front cover of the event program
- Prominent event signage as Presenting Sponsor
- Custom lighting or logo projection during the event
Platinum Sponsor — $10,000
- Two premium tables of eight
- Opportunity to host a Virginia Opera artist at your table
- Full-page, full-color advertisement in the event program
- Prominent event signage as Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor — $5,000
- One premium table of eight
- Half-page, full-color advertisement in the event program
- Event signage as Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor — $3,500
- Eight gala tickets
- Quarter-page advertisement in the event program
- Event signage as Silver Sponsor
Friend of the Gala — $1,000
- Two gala tickets
- Listing in the event program
Contact
For questions regarding sponsorships or to discuss a customized giving opportunity, please contact:
Jacquie VandenPlas- Director of Development
at jacquie.vandenplas@vaopera.org or call 757-213-4554
Thank you for supporting Virginia Opera and helping us create meaningful artistic experiences for generations to come.
