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Make a Difference by Giving to Northrop
You are a vital part of the Northrop family, supporting our vision to ignite transformation through every world-class artist, inspiring speaker, and leading changemaker who steps onto our historic stage. Together we aspire to present cultural experiences that captivate hearts, engage minds, and foster connections with one another. Through community partnerships and artist engagement, we continue to make a lasting impact by supporting meaningful events, conversations, and performances.
You make this possible—and we value each and every way you contribute. As we look ahead into the new season, please partner with us through your tax-deductible gift.
Thank you for investing in your Northrop experience—sharing moments of inspiration, discovery, and joy!
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Make Legendary Performances Possible
At Northrop, we believe in connecting great artists and ideas with our community and to a new generation of audiences. Your gift helps make memorable arts experiences possible by supporting extraordinary performances and new arts commissions, and helping ensure accessibility to everyone through live-streamed programming, outreach to diverse communities and subsidized student tickets. Our Friends are at the center of Northrop’s biggest ideas and brightest moments on stage.
Become a Friend of Northrop today!
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Explore the many benefits of becoming a Friend of Northrop
Up to $99
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Recognition in performance digital program on Northrop’s website
$100+
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Priority access to artist workshops and classes
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Recognition in performance program notes on Northrop’s website
$250
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Presale opportunity to performances and events
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Priority access to artist workshops and classes
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Recognition in performance program notes on Northrop’s website
$500+
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Invitation to exclusive preview event for Northrop’s Season announcement prior to the general public announcement*
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Invitations to open rehearsals and artist receptions*
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Presale opportunity to performances and events
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Priority access to artist workshops and classes
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Recognition in performance program notes on Northrop’s website
*subject to availability
$1,000 +
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One “behind the scenes” opportunity to observe a company class or closed rehearsal*
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Access to the Directors Lounge pre-performance reception for one performance of your choice
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Complimentary parking for one performance of your choice
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Invitation to exclusive preview event for Northrop’s Season announcement prior to the general public announcement*
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Invitations to open rehearsals and artist receptions*
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Presale opportunity to performances and events
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Priority access to artist workshops and classes
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Recognition in performance program notes on Northrop’s website
*subject to availability
For questions about becoming a donor, or other ways to financially support Northrop, please contact Director of Development Cynthia Betz at 612-626-7554 or betzx011@umn.edu.
$2,500 + Director’s Circle
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Invitations to exclusive artist dinners and welcoming events*
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Two complimentary tickets for hosting guests to exclusive artist events*
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Two complimentary tickets for hosting guests to Directors Lounge pre-performance receptions
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Access to the Directors Lounge pre-performance receptions
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One “behind the scenes” opportunity to observe a company class or closed rehearsal*
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Complimentary parking for your season subscription performances
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Invitation to exclusive preview event for Northrop’s Season announcement prior to the general public announcement*
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Invitations to open rehearsals and artist receptions*
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Presale opportunity to performances and events
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Priority access to artist workshops and classes
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Recognition in performance program notes on Northrop’s website
*subject to availability
$5,000 + Director’s Circle
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Discounted rental rates on any Northrop space (one reservation per season)*
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Invitations to exclusive artist dinners and welcoming events*
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Two complimentary tickets to exclusive artist events to share with your guests*
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Two complimentary tickets to Directors Lounge pre-performance receptions to share with your guests
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Access to the Directors Lounge pre-performance receptions
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One “behind the scenes” opportunity to observe a company class or closed rehearsal*
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Complimentary parking for your season subscription performances
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Invitation to exclusive preview event for Northrop’s Season announcement prior to the general public announcement*
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Invitations to open rehearsals and artist receptions*
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Presale opportunity to performances and events
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Priority access to artist workshops and classes
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Recognition in performance program notes on Northrop’s website
*subject to availability
$10,000 + Director’s Circle
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Special donor acknowledgment for one Northrop Presents performance
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Discounted rental rates on any Northrop space (one reservation per season)*
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Invitations to exclusive artist dinners and welcoming events*
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Four complimentary tickets to exclusive artist events to share with your guests*
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Four complimentary tickets to Directors Lounge pre-performance receptions to share with your guests
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Access to the Directors Lounge pre-performance receptions
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One “behind the scenes” opportunity to observe a company class or closed rehearsal*
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Complimentary parking for your season subscription performances
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Invitation to exclusive preview event for Northrop’s Season announcement prior to the general public announcement*
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Invitations to open rehearsals and artist receptions*
-
Presale opportunity to performances and events
-
Priority access to artist workshops and classes
-
Recognition in performance program notes on Northrop’s website
*subject to availability
For questions about becoming a donor, or other ways to financially support Northrop, please contact Director of Development Cynthia Betz at 612-626-7554 or betzx011@umn.edu.
You're In Good Company
Friends of Northrop
A special thank you to our patrons whose generous support makes Northrop's transformative arts experiences possible. Make your mark on Northrop's future by becoming a Friend today, learn more by visiting northrop.umn.edu/support-northrop.
We gratefully acknowledge the support from the Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Foundation, Americans for the Arts/National Relief Fund, Curtis L. Carlson Family Foundation, City of Minneapolis, Minnesota State Arts Board, New England Foundation for the Arts, United States Artists, hospitality partner the Graduate Hotel Minneapolis, and event sponsors PNC Bank and RBC Wealth Management.
Northrop Donors
$10,000+
- Anonymous
- Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Foundation
- Carlson Family Foundation
- Robert Lunieski
- Dr Thomas Von Sternberg and Eve Parker
- Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis
- PNC Bank
- RBC Wealth Management
$5,000+
- Eleanor Crosby
- The Longview Foundation
- The Crosswols Foundation
- Nancy Gossell
- Richard Gregory
- Stuart Hanson
- Gail Kochie
- Jennifer Marrone & David Short
$2,500+
- Jerry Artz
- Drs. Robert Bruininks and Susan Hagstrum
- Susan DeNuccio
- Kathy Gremillion
- Ron Lotz and Randy Hartten
- Thomas and Conchy Morgan, In Memory of Sylvia and Henry Frisch
- Sandra Morris
- Timothy and Gayle Ober
- Gary Reetz
- Donald Williams and Pamela Neuenfeldt
$1,000+
- Jeanne Andre
- Frederick and Cynthia Betz
- Jeff Bieganek
- Deb Cran and Robert Craven
- Fran Davis
- Judith and Bruce Hadler
- Minhchau & Lawrence Harms
- Jennifer Leopold and Steve Katz
- Dana and Lori Klimp
- Timothy and Anne McClarnan
- Bob and Susanna McMaster
- Kelly McQueen
- Bruce Mebust and Kirsten Scribner-Mebust
- Katheryn Menaged
- Gwen Myers
- Lance Olson
- Gregory Plotnikoff & Shawn Monaghan
- John Reay and Karen Hanson
- Scarborough Fair Boutique
- Chaz Sloane
- Joseph Tashjian and Kay Savik
$500+
- Kurt Bjorklund
- George Ehrenberg
- Patricia Gaarder
- Lara Kluge
- Valerie Meyer & Mitchell DeJong
- Mark & Cece Morrow
- Curt Nelson
- William & Jennifer Neujahr
- Marianne Remedios & John Wald
- Michael Unger
$250+
- Margaret Albrecht
- Kristen Brogdon & David Ulaszek
- John Bullough
- Judith & Robert Cameron
- Peter & Wenda Carlyle
- Kate Christianson
- William Craig
- Stephen Davis & L Thomas
- Lisa & Dan Gray
- Denise & Corey Holtz
- David & Leni Moore
- Amy Olson
- James & Leah Sheehy
- Thomas Tessman
$100+
- 2 Degrees North
- Lisa & Todd Anderson
- Paul Aslanian
- Karen Bachman
- Sylvia Beach & Gordon Rouse
- Tonja Bivins
- Sherry Blohm
- David Burton
- Stephen & Mary Chicoine
- Michelle Connor & Greg Froehle
- Sandra Daly
- Jo DeBruycker
- William Durfee & Devorah Goldstein
- Kristin Elizondo
- Thomas & Cynthia Gerst
- Mark Gilbert
- Annalee Gray
- Richard Gwynne
- Annette Hansen
- Michael Heath
- Patricia Herrmann
- Sally Humphries Leider & Richard Leider
- Kimberly Hutchens
- Ann Jaede
- Geoff Krug
- Joseph Kuznik
- Roberta Lamps
- James & Sharon Lewis
- Sheryl & Jeffrey Louie
- Holly Manning
- Elizabeth McCambridge
- Meghan DeBruycker Legacy Fund
- Stephen Nelson & Joan Bren
- Denis O'Pray
- Elizabeth Parker
- David & Mary Parker
- Connie Plaehn
- Holly Radis-McCluskey & Glen McCluskey
- Tracey Rutherford
- Darlene Sholtis & Heino Beckmann
- Andrea Sjogren
- Cindy Tong & Robert Denison
- Ertugrul Tuzcu & Karen Owen Tuzcu
- John Van Bogart
- Renee Warmuth
- Paula Webster & Cynthia Toher
- Johnathon White
- Cheryl Winston
- Christine Winterkamp
- Roger Worm
- Mark Wright & Elizabeth Walton
- Joseph Zachmann
Up to $99
- Melissa Albachten
- Barbara Allan
- Toyin Alowonle
- Tyler Amick
- Erling & Julie Anderson
- Alexis Andrus
- Heather Anfang
- Verna Arcedo
- Mary Athorp
- Michael & Jessica Austin
- Danica Balsiger
- Courtney Barancin
- John Baynes & Karen Spurth
- Lynette Beck
- Allen Beers
- Bryan Behun
- John & Lani Bennett
- Steven Bergerson
- Maximiliano Bezada
- Juliane Bingener
- Mark Bohnhorst & Mary Wahlstrand
- David Braslau
- Lawson Brown
- Odell Brown
- Jeanne Brownell
- Michael & Kimberly Byrd
- Cristina Castro
- Kyle Cedermark
- Oscar Chamberlain
- Carol Chomsky & Steven Liss
- Charles Christianson & Ramona Jacobs
- David & Nancy Claussen
- Conni Conner
- Patrick Cornette
- Stephen Coyle
- Clinton & Kristin Cutler
- Jorge Delgado
- Shannon Doty
- Scott Drawe
- Abby Duke
- Ben Eng
- Karn Engelsgjerd
- Mary & Mark English
- Jeanne Enstrom
- Anna and John Erskine
- Constance Evingson
- Christine Faust
- Raymond Finzel
- Elizabeth Flavell
- Samantha Ford
- Katharine Fournier
- Charlotte Frank
- Lauren Fryer
- Geoffrey Fulton
- Paul Gerberding
- Laura Gilbert
- Shanna Glatz
- Allison Goulson
- Peter & Mary Gove
- John Graham
- Lily Gray
- Elizabeth Gray
- Brian Green
- Jodi Gusso
- Philip Hage & Kathleen Franzen
- Jon & Diane Hallberg
- Katherine Hammond
- Jamie Hansen
- Stephen Hanten
- Catherine Hart & Andres Leon
- Joyce & Eugene Haselmann
- Nancy & Richard Haskin
- Cari & Matthew Hatcher
- Elizabeth Heffernan
- Carrie Hendrickson
- Zoé Henrot
- Annemarie Herrlich
- Christina Herzog
- Kirby Hoberg
- Stefanie Hofman
- Jeanne Holly
- Therese Hovard
- Christi Hutchinson
- Irondale High School Marching Band
- Gianna Isaacson
- Leah Janus
- Benjamin Johnson
- Marsha Johnston
- Kathy Kampa
- Brittany & Matthew Keefe
- Holly Kellar
- Karen & Martin Keller
- Thomas Kelly
- Kelly Kemp
- Sharon Kessler
- Susan & Douglas Kmetz
- Brenda Knapp-Polzin
- Robin Knight
- Deborah Kucera
- Ann Kuitunen
- Eve Laabs
- Shirlynn Lachapelle
- Mark Lang
- Deborah Lang
- Carol & Gary Lange
- Rose Mary & William Larson
- Pamela Layton & Paul Giguere
- Brenda Leach
- Stephen Levin
- Jorge Lievano Carvajal
- Barbara Lind & Craig Poeschl
- Rebecca Lindholm
- Brittney Lovdahl
- Xiang Luo
- Shannon Mackey Bojack
- Kimberley MacLennan
- Eloise Maki
- Gertrude Malamsha
- Avis Mandel & Guy Warner
- Diane Martucci
- Anise Mazone
- Livia Mazur
- Beth McClure
- Anne & Michael McInerney
- Debra McKenzie
- Curt McLelland
- Dan McMahill
- Nathaniel McNeil
- Margaret McVay
- Solveig Mebust
- Samantha Meland
- Daniel Mensah
- Mary & Timothy Miley
- Katherine Miller
- Philip & Michele Miller
- David Milne
- Emily & James Moore
- Christine Moore
- David Musolf
- Theresa Nelson
- Lori & Thor Nelson
- Zachary Nelson
- Maren Neuberger
- Pamela Ngunjiri
- Linda Nitchals
- David Noerper
- Michelle Norton
- Sandra Olson
- Field & Cynthia Olson
- John & Pat Owens
- Heidi Oxford
- Russell & Marcia Palma
- Michael Palmquist
- Gary Pang
- Ann Pasch
- Beth Peck
- Lisa & Gary Pederson
- David Perlman
- Michelle Petersen
- James Pikala
- Jane Powers
- Nylce Myers
- Bently Preece
- Anne & Mark Preston
- Lee Prevost
- Shawn Prosser
- Jan Prust
- Patricia & Joseph Pulice
- Subra Ramadurai
- Virginia Read
- Jeffrey Reichel
- Debra Reischl
- Jon Reischl
- Jon Reynolds
- Muriel Ricketts
- Mary Roberts & Edward Kraft
- Lisa Roe
- Deb Rohloff
- Leah Rosch
- Catherine Ryan & Michael Muchow
- Marcia Sandberg
- Annette & Victor Sandler
- Edward Sarnoski
- Steve & Sheryl Schellhaass
- Kari Schloner
- Jeffrey Schuh
- Molly Schwendeman
- Anthony Scott
- John Seaborn
- Angela Sechler
- Charles Self
- Ilse Barbara Shaterian
- Rebecca & John Shockley
- Alessandra Silva
- Carol & Joel Skinner
- Holly Slocum & Paul Gunther
- Caroline Smith
- Mary Solomon
- Catherine Staats
- Kamala Stack
- Susan & Thorlief Stangebye
- John & Susan Steffen
- Sarah Stein & Robert Vork
- Bridget Stevens-Murphy
- Erika Sullivan
- Matthew Suszkiewicz
- Marypat Takacs
- Jonathan Tallman
- Trisha Taylor
- Rodney & Carol Thompson
- Robert & Marilyn Thompson
- David Tidaback & Mary Buss
- Eliza Tocher
- Michelle Tolliver
- Stephen Tornio & Virginia Bell
- Emily Tubman
- Nicole & David Tyler
- Lyn Uhl
- Ann Van de Winckel
- Kristina Vozni
- Sean Walker
- Ann Waltner & Robert Anholt
- Steven Wastler
- Beth Waterhouse
- Brian & Katherine Weitz
- Roxanne Weymouth
- Timothy Whisler & Elizabeth Stejskal
- Katrina Williams
- Monica Winker-Bergstrom & Lindsay Bergstrom
- Christina Witzel
- Liza Womeldorf
- Srilata & S. Zaheer
- Louise Ziegler
- Jeanne Zimmer & Alfred Steinke
- Thea & Kristen Zschomler
Thank you to the generous donors who continue to support programming for Northrop’s beloved Aeolian-Skinner Organ. It is because of you that this magnificent instrument’s voice will be enjoyed by many for years to come.
Organ Supporters
- Barbara Allan
- Monica Allen
- Ann and Ted Allison
- Timothy and Suzanne Almen
- Elizabeth Anderson
- Janet and Dean Anderson
- Terry and Vicki Anderson
- Briana Baldwin
- Karen Barale
- J. Michael Barone
- Christopher Barth
- Matthew and Anna Beckler
- Carol Bessler
- Dean Billmeyer
- Cynthia Bleskachek
- Lauren Boerboom
- Dian and Timothy Boonstra
- Dayne Bose
- Toni Brekke
- Joyce Brown
- Drs. Robert Bruininks and Susan Hagstrum
- Mark Carter
- Carol and Loren Carver
- Peter Colburn
- Scott Cragle
- Dee Ann and Kent Crossley
- T. John Cunningham
- Tim Dockter
- Mollie Dunlap
- Anne and Timothy Droske
- Laura and Tim Edman
- Edward Eiffler
- Chris Fernlund
- Douglas Feyma
- Karl Fischer
- Alexander Ford
- Nancy Fox
- Salvatore Franco
- Reid Froiland
- Renee Gallup
- Amanda Greb Jones
- Nils and Heather Halker
- Peter Hanson
- Jeremy Haug
- Todd Helmer
- Ruth Hoff
- Karen Hopps
- Kenneth and Julie Hoyme
- Ruth Ann and Charles Hyser
- Maria Jette
- Charlie Johnson
- Michael Jones
- John Kearns
- Jenny Kisner
- Carla Koepke
- Joseph Kuznik
- Carol and Terry Leach
- Randy Lee
- Tobias Leppert
- Ronald and Diane Low
- Glen Lubiens
- Peter Lund
- Rosemary Lundell
- Steven Mathe
- Nathaniel McNeil
- Yelena Mdivani
- Sherri Meyers
- Janell and John Miersch
- Arthur Miller
- Jenna Miller
- Josh Miller
- Susan Murray
- Jennifer Nehls
- Alan and Kay Noland Smith
- Pamela Neuenfeldt and Don Williams
- Kelly Nezworski
- Danita Ng
- Eric Nielsen
- Steven and Mary Oakley
- Jennifer Oknich
- Dennis and Betty Jo Olsen
- Nate Otto
- Steve Panizza
- Jon Poling
- Melissa Powers
- Holly Radis-McCluskey and Glen McCluskey
- Phillip Radtke
- Chris Rhea
- Martin and Susan Richards
- Filip Rosseel
- Thomas Ryan
- Sarah Schaffer
- Laura and Ron Schlatter
- Barbara Shaterian
- Erica Skeate
- Preston Schlueter
- William Slobotski
- Cynthia Smith
- Kumi Smith
- Martin Stachnik
- Kathleen and Joseph Stanford
- Amy Stech
- Alice Storm
- Lisa Swanson Faleide
- Chelsea Thein
- Andrew Thompson
- Marilyn and Robert Thompson
- Richard Thorne
- Olivia Tobin
- Hoa Trinh
- Jane Weiers
- John Wells
- Carolyn Whitson
- Jeff Wyant
- Enrica Zaidman
The Heritage Society honors and celebrates donors who have made estate and other planned gifts for Northrop at the University of Minnesota.
- Nancy Allen*
- Jerry Artz
- John Follows*
- Stephen Gordon and Pat Gavan-Gordon
- Gail and Stuart Hanson
- Charlie Johnson
- Peter Lund
- Darlene M. Sholtis
*Deceased
This season’s listing is current as of 12/12/25
Please contact Matthew Keefe at keefe175@umn.edu if you have any corrections or questions
Cenntenial Commision: Martha Graham Dance Company in Canticle For Innocent Comedians. Photo by Jayme Halbritter Photography.
With many community partners, sponsors, and donors, Northrop annually is able to:
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago performs BUSK in 2024 student matinee. Photo by Tony Nelson Photography.
Limon Open Rehearsal. Photo by Jayme Halbritter Photography.
University of Minnesota Marching Band. Photo © Gopher Photo.
Your gift helps to keep the arts alive, onstage, and in our communities.
Ragamala Dance Company. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Keep the arts alive by sponsoring Northrop programs
Why become a sponsor?
Northrop’s sponsorship opportunities generate consumer awareness while supporting creativity, education, and a culturally rich community.
Each sponsorship package meets your objectives
- Connect with new audiences
- Show you value essential arts programming
- Offer innovative ways to provide arts and artists online and in person
- Promote your brand
- Reach specific audiences you target
- Build new partnerships
- Cultivate clients
- Thank loyal customers
- Reward customers and employees
- Make a highly visible connection to art, culture, and education
Explore the many benefits of becoming a sponsor
- Brand association with excellence, innovation, international recognition, and distinction
- High value-per-sponsorship dollar and ROI
- Tremendous visibility with internationally recognized performances
- Connection and access to the world’s greatest artists
- Opportunities for global reach within Northrop’s technology-rich facility
- Association with a new national model for interdisciplinary innovation, collaboration and creativity
- Access to the University’s intellectual capital and student population of over 50,000
Sponsorship benefits
- Event sponsor logo and placement opportunities in season program notes
- Season sponsor logo featured prior to performance
- Season program notes executive profile, photo, and quote
- Logo or name recognition in press releases, Northrop emails, social media, and blog posts for sponsored event
- Logo in direct mail for sponsored event
- Complimentary Northrop event space rental for one private company event
- Identified as a sponsor in Season subscription materials
- Logo on all sponsored event materials (invitations, posters, program, thank you and RSVP)
- Pre-concert announcements and signage
- Exclusive artists meet-and-greet events (pending artists’ availability)
- VIP access to Directors Lounge and intermission receptions (pending availability)
- Company logo on Northrop website event page with link to sponsor website
- Season ticket discounts for employees and clients
- Complimentary tickets to one Season event of choice
- Acknowledgement as A Friend of Northrop
- Event sponsor logo and placement opportunities in season program notes
- Season program notes executive profile, photo, and quote
- Logo or name recognition in press releases, Northrop emails, social media, and blog posts for sponsored event
- Logo in direct mail for sponsored event
- Complimentary Northrop event space rental for one private company event
- Identified as a sponsor in Season subscription materials
- Logo on all sponsored event materials (invitations, posters, program, thank you and RSVP)
- Pre-concert announcements and signage
- Exclusive artists meet-and-greet events (pending artists’ availability)
- VIP access to Directors Lounge and intermission receptions (pending availability)
- Company logo on Northrop website event page with link to sponsor website
- Season ticket discounts for employees and clients
- Complimentary tickets to one Season event of choice
- Acknowledgement as A Friend of Northrop
- Event sponsor logo and placement opportunities in season program notes
- Logo or name recognition in press releases, Northrop emails, social media, and blog posts for sponsored event
- Logo in direct mail for sponsored event
- Complimentary Northrop event space rental for one private company event
- Identified as a sponsor in Season subscription materials
- Logo on all sponsored event materials (invitations, posters, program, thank you and RSVP)
- Pre-concert announcements and signage
- Exclusive artists meet-and-greet events (pending artists’ availability)
- VIP access to Directors Lounge and intermission receptions (pending availability)
- Company logo on Northrop website event page with link to sponsor website
- Season ticket discounts for employees and clients
- Complimentary tickets to one Season event of choice
- Acknowledgement as A Friend of Northrop
- Event sponsor logo and placement opportunities in season program notes
- Identified as a sponsor in Season subscription materials
- Logo on all sponsored event materials (invitations, posters, program, thank you and RSVP)
- Pre-concert announcements and signage
- Exclusive artists meet-and-greet events (pending artists’ availability)
- VIP access to Directors Lounge and intermission receptions (pending availability)
- Company logo on Northrop website event page with link to sponsor website
- Season ticket discounts for employees and clients
- Complimentary tickets to one Season event of choice
- Acknowledgement as A Friend of Northrop
- Event sponsor logo and placement opportunities in season program notes
- Identified as a sponsor in Season subscription materials
- Logo on all sponsored event materials (invitations, posters, program, thank you and RSVP)
- Pre-concert announcements and signage
- Exclusive artists meet-and-greet events (pending artists’ availability)
- VIP access to Directors Lounge and intermission receptions (pending availability)
- Company logo on Northrop website event page with link to sponsor website
- Season ticket discounts for employees and clients
- Complimentary tickets to one Season event of choice
- Acknowledgement as A Friend of Northrop
- Event sponsor logo and placement opportunities in season program notes
- Exclusive artists meet-and-greet events (pending artists’ availability)
- VIP access to Directors Lounge and intermission receptions (pending availability)
- Company logo on Northrop website event page with link to sponsor website
- Season ticket discounts for employees and clients
- Complimentary tickets to one Season event of choice
- Acknowledgement as A Friend of Northrop
- VIP access to Directors Lounge and intermission receptions (pending availability)
- Company logo on Northrop website event page with link to sponsor website
- Season ticket discounts for employees and clients
- Complimentary tickets to one Season event of choice
- Acknowledgement as A Friend of Northrop
All sponsorships are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Northrop gratefully acknowledges support from
We extend a special thank you to our event sponsors
Through mission-driven programming, Northrop is committed to cultivating intersections between performing arts and education and to use the boundless powers of arts and education to ignite transformation and inspire positive change. Support and collaboration from individuals, corporations, foundations, and community organizations help make extraordinary arts experiences accessible to everyone through outreach to diverse communities, rich and varied programming, and subsidized student tickets.
University of Minnesota Marching Band. Photo © Gopher Photo.
Your gift helps to keep the arts alive, onstage, and in our communities.
Source:
- 2019 Report provided by Minnesota Citizens for the Arts through study results of 2016 by Creative MN.
The Northrop Advisory Board
Dear Friends,
On behalf of the Northrop Advisory Board, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to Northrop, the University of Minnesota’s historic home for the performing arts. For almost a century, Northrop has been a place where artistry, learning, and community converge—a stage not only for extraordinary performances but also for dialogue, discovery, and inspiration.
Each season, Northrop presents world-class dance, music, and other performances, and serves as a gathering place for students, faculty, and community members alike. These experiences enrich our campus and our state, fostering the creativity, curiosity, and cultural understanding that are so vital in today’s world.
Your presence here affirms the importance of the arts in higher education and in civic life. We invite you to be more than an audience member—become an advocate for the arts. Share your experiences, bring new friends to Northrop, and help us amplify the voices of artists and thinkers who inspire us to see the world anew.
We also ask you to consider a gift to Northrop. Your financial support ensures that future generations can access the transformative power of the arts, that students can encounter artists in their classrooms as well as on our stage, and that our community can continue to gather here for moments that move and unite us.
Thank you for being part of Northrop’s story. Together, we can sustain this remarkable institution and secure its role as a cultural cornerstone for decades to come.
With gratitude,
Kelly McQueen, Chair, Northrop Advisory Board
Contact Us
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84 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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612-626-7554
For questions about becoming a donor, and to learn more about making an impact with your donation, sponsorship, or other financial support of Northrop, please contact Director of Development Cynthia Betz at 612-626-7554 or betzx011@umn.edu.
For information about sponsorship opportunities at Northrop, please contact Grants and Sponsorship Manager Danielle Robinson-Prater at 612-624-7652 or robi0297@umn.edu.