Donor Benefits
Minnesota Opera donors receive many exclusive benefits.
Please see below for a complete listing.
Friend Circle
$1–$249
Donor exclusive benefits:
- 20% discount at Merch table at the Ordway
- Donor flash sales or ticket discounts for family and friends at least once a season
Patron Circle
$250–$3,499
All Friend Circle benefits plus…
- Surprise invitation to one special event during the season
- Recognition in online annual report and select programs of the season
- Three parking vouchers to use at Lawson Ramp for Ordway opera performances upon request ($1,000 and above)
Camerata Circle
$3,500–$9,999
All Patron Circle benefits plus…
- Priority access invitations to exclusive events throughout the season such as Opening Night Dinners, Resident Artist Program events, exclusive receptions, and more
- Two passes to backstage intermission receptions at every Ordway subscription performance
- Two additional complimentary tickets to invite guests to one show per season (upon request)
Bel Canto Circle
$10,000+
All Camerata Circle benefits plus…
- Invitations to private events and tailored experiences
- Mutually agreed upon custom benefits
Legacy Circle
Planned Giving
For donors who have included MN Opera in their will or estate plan:
- Invitation to annual Legacy Circle member event with the President & General Director
- Passes to backstage intermission receptions at the Ordway for every subscription performance
- Invitations to special MN Opera events and performances with artists and creative team
- Special recognition in MN Opera’s publications (if desired)
- Private tours of the MN Opera Center, Luminary Arts Center, and Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (upon request)
- Three parking vouchers to use at Lawson Ramp for Ordway opera performances (upon request)
Thank you for being a patron of MN Opera.
If you have questions about your donor benefits, please contact Kristin Matejcek at [email protected].