Ways to Give

Become a Member of The Palace & Join Our "Circle of Friends"

Membership at Stamford Center for the Arts is designed to enrich both individuals and corporations, offering access to world-class performing arts and unique opportunities for engagement. As a member of The Palace Theatre, you gain more than just the satisfaction of supporting the arts—you become part of our "circle of friends." When you join, you connect with like-minded individuals who share your love of the arts, and together, we build a vibrant, engaged community that celebrates culture and creativity. Corporate memberships align your brand with a positive community cause, and offer a unique way to entertain and reward clients and staff with memorable experiences. Members enjoy exclusive benefits than can include presale access to the best seats in the house, invitations to member-only events, attendance at our famous Thanksgiving Parade viewing party, and artist meet-and-greet opportunities. Plus, your generosity will be recognized with member-level acknowledgments that highlight your vital role in our community.

Becoming a member of the Stamford Center for the Arts’ Palace Theatre means becoming an essential part of our mission to entertain, educate, and enrich the diverse population of Stamford, and Fairfield County. Help us enhance the community through the magic of live performance! Your membership supports not just the incredible performances that grace our stage, but also helps us make high-quality performing arts education accessible to local children regardless of their financial circumstances. As stewards of our 97-year-old, Thomas J. Lamb-designed theater, your support also allows us to preserve this historic landmark so that generations to come can enjoy its beauty and charm.

The Palace Theatre is a nonprofit organization; Corporate Giving, including philanthropic investment along with Corporate Sponsorship, are vital to funding its programs and mission.

CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY:

Corporate philanthropic investments make arts education possible for thousands of children and their families in the greater Fairfield and Westchester County areas each year.

Local corporate investments allow The Palace to host world-class performances, making The Palace accessible to the widest possible audience.

Corporate Philanthropy makes a visible difference in The Palace's ongoing commitment to the greater region, with tremendous local impact.

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP:
The historic Palace Theatre excels at helping sponsors leverage their involvement with The Palace into a return on investment. 

As the premier performing arts center, The Palace attracts almost 100,000 guests to our varied spaces and presents over 100 performances and events a year. 

Through multi-channel marketing, The Palace reaches hundreds of thousands of consumers in one of the richest markets in the state, with a significant and strong family audience.

THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PALACE YOU CAN:

• Activate and distinguish your brand
• Access a wide range of audiences
• Launch new products/services/brands
• Create targeted promotions
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the community
• See your name in lights!

Interested in making a difference in the local community with arts, education and entertainment? Sponsorships begin at $1,500.

Name a seat at The Palace Theatre and Be a Part of History!
Immortalize yourself or a loved one.

For a one-time contribution of $500, you may name your own seat in The Palace Theatre. Your name will be inscribed on a plaque fixed to the seat of your choice (based on availability). This donation will not only create a legacy of your commitment to supporting The Palace Theatre, but also provides us the additional financial backing to work on restoration projects and provide fantastic programming at exceptional values for the community.

• $500 per seat plaque
• Plaques will measure approximately 1" high by 4" wide, and can be engraved with two lines 
• Maximum of 28 letters per line (including spaces and punctuation)
• Names of seat donors will be listed in the playbill program
• Choose seat (based on availability)
• All seat naming contributions are 100% tax-deductible

*You will be contacted regarding seat location and plaque inscription after your purchase*

Display your personal message on The Palace Theatre Marquee!

Do you have a milestone, birthday, or anniversary coming up? Missing those distant family members this Holiday season?

Pick the day of your choice and the Palace Theatre will display your unique message on our Palace Theatre Marquee for 48 hours! 18-32 letters permitted! (depending on size) $150 per message.

Do you want your favorite seat in the house?
It is yours. Nobody else can reserve it before you do.

Just choose your favorite seat, anywhere in the theatre. Whether it is in the center, on the aisle, or in the first row of the balcony. That will be your seat all season long. YOU own the right to have the first choice for tickets to most performances held in the theatre.* When an exciting new show is announced, you will get the very first notice. If you wish to see it, you can purchase tickets. If you decide not to see it, then your seat will be offered for sale to the public. You are under no obligation.**

$500/seat for the entire year! Renewable every year at the prevailing rate - these could be your seats for life!

CHOOSE YOUR SEASON SEATS TODAY!
View the seating chart online or ask for a private tour

* Applies to all Palace-presented shows. Does not include shows presented by our arts partners (Orchestra Lumos, CT Ballet, etc.). Does not apply to fundraising events such as our annual Gala.  Some shows presented by outside companies might be excluded at the request of the presenter. ** You will have one week from the first day of sale to decide whether you wish to take advantage of your priority option to buy tickets for a particular show.