Why Give?
The Etherredge Center is proud to be able to host the events that have been presented over the years, however, we need your support to continue to bring superior arts programming to the CSRA. Your assistance will also enable the educational mission of the Etherredge Center to flourish as we provide workshops and outreach programs to our students and community.
It is the mission of the Etherredge Center to be an enduring place for diverse, quality artistic performance and exhibitions, a place for community arts collaboration and growth, and a place where the arts stimulate the thinking and emotions of the residents of the CSRA.
Sponsorship Benefits
Season Sponsor - $20,000
One available - benefits applied to all shows. All benefits of a Presenting Sponsor, plus:
- Exclusive recognition as Cultural Series season sponsor
- Ad/commercial on lobby television monitors
- Recognition in all ads
- Featured in the USC Aiken Magazine
- Eight tickets to 2023 USC Aiken holiday gala
- Eight tickets to all Cultural Series events
- Banner on Etherredge Center lawn
- Shout-out on all social media accounts
Producer Sponsor - $10,000
Benefits applied to two shows selected by sponsor. All benefits of a Production Sponsor, plus:
- Recognition as Producer Sponsor for two shows
Star Sponsor - $5,000
Benefits applied to one show selected by sponsor
- Recognition as Presenting Sponsor for one show
- Ad/commercial on lobby television monitors
- Recognition in all ads
- Logo and link to sponsor’s website in digital playbill • Full-page ad in digital playbill
- Presence on USC Aiken digital sign
- Four tickets to 2023 USC Aiken holiday gala
- Four tickets to sponsored Cultural Series event
- Invitation to Chancellor’s Memorial Room preshow reception
- Director’s recognition from the stage
- Signage in Etherredge Center lobby
- Shout-out on all social media accounts
Cast Sponsor - $2,500
Benefits applied to one show selected by sponsor. All benefits of a Curtain Sponsor, plus:
- Recognition in all ads
- Two tickets to 2023 USC Aiken holiday gala
Curtain Sponsor - $1,000
Benefits applied to one show selected by sponsor
- Logo and link to sponsor’s website in digital playbill
- Two tickets to sponsored Cultural Series event
- Invitation to Chancellor’s Memorial Room pre-show reception
- Shout-out on all social media accounts
Donation Levels
Businesses and friends of the Etherredge Center may also support the Cultural Series through a tax-deductible gift at one of the following levels.
Director ($500 - $999)
- All Actor and Designer benefits plus:
Two tickets to 2023 USC Aiken holiday gala
Designer ($250 - $499)
- All Actor benefits plus:
Invitation to Chancellor’s Memorial Room Preshow reception for one show of donor’s choice
Actor ($100 - $249)
- Listing in the digital playbill for one year
- Lobby recognition sign for one year
Be A Corporate Supporter
Interested in becoming a corporate sponsor for the 2023-2024 season? Download this flyer for more info!
Planned Giving
Please contact the USC Aiken Advancement Office for details about planned giving.
Institutional Giving
The Etherredge Center for the Fine and Performing Arts gratefully acknowledges its institutional donors for their generous investment in the performing arts at USC Aiken. State agencies, private charitable foundations, corporations, and small businesses in the CSRA help underwrite performances that distinguish the Etherredge Center as one of the premiere performing arts facilities in the CSRA.
Tickets sales and partnership funds support the Center’s diverse programming which provide meaningful opportunities to engage audiences both on and off campus. The collaboration between visiting artists, students, and members of the community is invaluable to the future of our institution.
Volunteer
Ushering is a fun way to get more involved with the arts. The Etherredge Center is proud to have a wonderful community of volunteers that works with us regularly each season. Our ushers come from all over Aiken and the surrounding area, and are a valued and important part of the Etherredge Center staff.
Plus, in return for their services, volunteers get to see a show for free. Of course, when a performance is sold out, seating availability will be limited, but this is always a positive occurrence. It is our goal to deliver the highest quality of community service.
If you are interested in becoming an Etherredge Center volunteer, please contact 803-641-3328.
Make a Donation
The Etherredge Center can receive donations in any of the following ways :
- Credit Card
- Cash
- Check by Mail
The Etherredge Center for the Fine and Performing Arts
471 University Parkway
Aiken, SC 29801