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Individual Donations and Support

Artistic excellence, accessibility, and audience engagement make An Appalachian Summer unique. Because the program is committed to affordable ticket prices, revenues from ticket sales cover only about 43% of its annual costs. Private support from program donors must fill the gap in order to ensure a continued commitment of both quality programming and affordable ticket pricing.

Donor levels and benefits

CREATIVITY TAKES COMMUNITY – Our rewards are measured in impact. Because of your generosity, we remain committed to…

  • Affordable ticket prices and free events, ensuring arts access for all
  • Seeing the arts grow and flourish while building the next generation of arts lovers
  • Programming that emphasizes education and enrichment as well as entertainment
  • Artistic excellence that celebrates both established and emerging artists
  • Events that foster conversation, bridge communities, and strengthen social ties

$1 - $299 (Friend)

  • Recognition in playbill and online

$300 - $599 (Contributor)

  • Recognition in playbill and online
  • Early ticket buying privileges
  • Invitation to behind-the-scenes tour, upon request
  • Two (2) tickets to one (1) film

$600 - $1,199 (Patron)

  • Recognition in playbill and online
  • Early ticket buying privileges
  • Invitation to behind-the-scenes tour, upon request
  • Two (2) tickets to one (1) film
  • Two (2) tickets to one (1) select performance

$1,200 - $2,999 (Benefactor)

  • Recognition in playbill and online
  • Early ticket buying privileges
  • Invitation to behind-the-scenes tour, upon request
  • Two (2) tickets to one (1) film
  • Two (2) tickets to one (1) select performance
  • Complimentary beverage card
  • Invitation to Opening Night Celebration

$3,000 - $5,999 (Ambassador)

  • Recognition in playbill and online
  • Early ticket buying privileges
  • Invitation to behind-the-scenes tour, upon request
  • Two (2) tickets to one (1) film
  • Complimentary beverage card
  • Invitation to Opening Night Celebration
  • Parking privileges in Broyhill Music Center lot
  • Two (2) tickets to up to three (3) select performances

$6,000 - $9,999 (Artist)

  • Recognition in playbill and online
  • Early ticket buying privileges
  • Invitation to behind-the-scenes tour, upon request
  • Two (2) tickets to one (1) film
  • Complimentary beverage card
  • Invitation to Opening Night Celebration
  • Parking privileges in Broyhill Music Center lot
  • Two (2) tickets to up to three (3) select performances
  • Underwriting privilege and recognition for one (1) select performance
  • Invitation to curator-led VIP tour of the Turchin Center

$10,000+ (Director)

  • Recognition in playbill and online
  • Early ticket buying privileges
  • Invitation to behind-the-scenes tour, upon request
  • Two (2) tickets to one (1) film
  • Complimentary beverage card
  • Invitation to Opening Night Celebration
  • Parking privileges in Broyhill Music Center lot
  • Underwriting privilege and recognition for one (1) select performance
  • Invitation to curator-led VIP tour of the Turchin Center
  • Two (2) tickets to up to five (5) select performances
  • Invitation to artist Meet-and-Greet

$25,000+ (Producer)

  • Recognition in playbill and online
  • Early ticket buying privileges
  • Invitation to behind-the-scenes tour, upon request
  • Two (2) tickets to one (1) film
  • Complimentary beverage card
  • Invitation to Opening Night Celebration
  • Parking privileges in Broyhill Music Center lot
  • Underwriting privilege and recognition for one (1) select performance
  • Invitation to curator-led VIP tour of the Turchin Center
  • Two (2) tickets to up to five (5) select performances
  • Invitation to artist Meet-and-Greet
  • Parking privileges in Schaefer Center lot

Thank you to our generous 2025 supporters!

An Appalachian Summer deeply appreciates the support of its contributors. This list reflects contributions and pledges made solely to An Appalachian Summer Annual Campaign from Oct. 1, 2024-May 12, 2025. Please note that this list does not include gifts to other areas within Appalachian State University.

Premier
$100,000 – above

  • Christine Petti

  • Bonnie & Jamie Schaefer

  • Neil & Nancy Schaffel

Producer
$25,000 – $49,999

  • Lainey & Steven Brooks
  • Catsman Foundation

Director
$10,000 – $24,999

  • Anonymous

  • Anonymous

  • App State Campus Store

  • Appalachian Home Care / Ellen Harrell

  • Art Cellar Gallery / The McKay Family

  • Broyhill Family Foundation, Inc.

  • Explore Boone

  • Goodnight Brothers

  • Ralph S. Grier

  • Highstreet Insurance Partners / Chuck & Anna Eyler

  • Anne C. and Myron B. Liptzin

  • Mast General Store / John, Faye, & Lisa Cooper

  • SkyBest Communications, Inc.

  • Circle S Foundation / Keith & Letty Stoneman

  • Nancy Tafeen (in memory of Mark Tafeen)

  • Helene & Stephen Weicholz

Artist
$6,000 – 9, 999

  • Lynn & Barry Eisenberg

  • Peter & Joni Webb Petschauer (in honor of Nancy Tafeen)

  • Creekside Electronics / Lane & Joan Robinson

  • Peabody’s Wine & Beer Merchant /
    Jeff Collins

Ambassador
$3,000 – $5,999

  • Albert & Joan Benbasat

  • Carol Berns & Ted Silver

  • Carol & Morty Blumberg

  • Frank & Kay Borkowski

  • Kathryne & Howard Brafman

  • Wendy & Mike Brenner

  • Peter & Susan Brockway

  • Natalie & Penn Broyhill

  • Sue & Steve Chase

  • Courtyard by Marriott

  • Barbara Watkins Daye

  • Adrienne Finkel

  • Merle & Louis Feinberg

  • Barbara F. Freiman (in memory of Larry Freiman)

  • Suzanne Lasky Gerard & Bill Liebman

  • Grandview Catering & Events

  • Graystone Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection

  • Susie Greene & Jim West (in memory of Dr. Francis Borkowski and Dr. Kenneth Peacock)

  • Richard & Vicki Hammer

  • Hampton Inn & Suites

  • Holiday Inn Express

  • Sandy & Marc Kadyk

  • Joseph P. Logan

  • Michael & Sarah Matthews

  • Barbara & Mark Moskowitz

  • The Rev. Dr. Oxford & Mrs. Courtney

  • Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

  • The Rosemyr Corporation

  • R. Y. & Eileen L. Sharpe Foundation

  • Marla Schaefer & Steven Weishoff

  • Sandi Finci Solomon

Benefactor
$1,200 – $2,999

  • Jonathan & Marisue Beloff

  • Susan & Harvey Durham (in honor of Minnie & Bob Snead, and in memory of Muriel & Arnold Rosen)

  • The Bruce J. Heim Foundation

  • Jeff Paul Lindsay

  • Jenny & Wayne Miller

  • Bill Pelto & Linda Larson

  • Christine & G. Mark Shalloway

  • Julie & Gary Simon

  • Alex Sink

  • Dolph & Liz Sumner

  • Dottie & Charlie Sykes

  • Tracy & Wright Tilley

Patron
$600 – $1,199

  • Brenda & Ira Abrams

  • Diane & Joe Bastian

  • James & Dianne Goldenberg

  • Molle Grad (in honor of Denise Ringler)

  • Marilyn Green

  • Kristina Groover & Marian Peters (in memory of Dr. Rosemary Horowitz)

  • Megan Hayes & Michael Kitchell (in honor of Kaaren & Lowell Hayes)

  • Mary & Nick Friedman

  • Larry & Nanci Tolbert Nance

  • Annette Paden

  • Susan Pettyjohn (in memory of Bruce Pettyjohn & Ken Peacock)

  • Susan & Barry Podolsky

  • Traci D. Royster

  • Gloria & Rick Singer

  • Julie & Tom Trueman

  • Sam Tallman & Mike Zuravel

  • Mary Underwood & Ben Henderson

  • Claudia Van Essen

  • Todd Wright

Contributor
$300 – $599

  • Elizabeth Auer & John James

  • Hanes & Lida Boren

  • Jacqueline & Robert Brauser (in honor of Bonnie & Jamie Schaefer)

  • Craig & Rose Bridgeman

  • John & Bettie Bond

  • Lorraine Childers

  • Nancy Clark & Howard Miller

  • Alan & Nancy Cress

  • Gigi & William Egge

  • Melinda Friddell & Shawn Vestey

  • Anna Gaugert & Thomas Martin

  • Dan Gaugert & Terry Harper (in honor of Anna Gaugert)

  • Mac & Doris Leitner

  • Richard & Pat Lord

  • Tim & Nancy Lorenzen (in memory of Keith & Leota Cloyed)

  • Carol Quintero & Laurie Weiner

  • Denise Ringler

  • Edward & Barbara Rosasco

  • Dr. Morris & Margery Segall

  • Rebecca Shankland

  • Eleni & Steven Sonenreich

  • Shari Steinberg

  • Barbara & Fred Webb

Friend
$1 – $299

  • Barbara P. Aycock

  • Michael & Joan Bell

  • Christy & Brad Chenausky

  • Jeannine Underdown Collins

  • Dyan & George Cutter

  • Sali Gill-Johnson & John Johnson

  • Jeff Handler

  • Steve J. Hageman & Elizabeth Miller

  • Laura Pritchett Kaufman

  • Jane Lonon

  • Gregg & Bonnie Marland

  • Tamara Michael

  • Nancy & Roger Morehouse

  • Doug & Susan Morton

  • Elizabeth W. Plaster

  • Tish & Tom Rokoske

  • Mary Rupp (in memory of Richard “Dick” Rupp)

  • Patrick K. Setzer

  • Marilyn Seward

  • Jim & Sandy Sheatsley

  • Thomas & Amy Shober

  • Joanie & Robert Shirley

  • Helen Sirett & Ken Hendrix

  • Charles & Leighann Swanson

  • Tanya Shook Wilder

  • Carol & Hank Thompson

  • Allison West & Rick Suyao

    Presented by Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources, this annual celebration of the performing and visual arts is held every July in venues across the university campus, and features an eclectic, diverse mix of music, dance, theatre, visual arts and film programming. An Appalachian Summer began in 1984 as a chamber music series, and retains strong roots in classical music, combined with a variety of other programming geared to almost every artistic taste and preference. The program has risen in stature to become one of the nation’s most highly respected summer series, acclaimed for the breadth and quality of its artistic programming.

    In recent years, the program has been selected as one of the “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” by the Southeast Tourism Society. For many years, The New York Times has included An Appalachian Summer in its “Summer Stages” issue, which profiles the nation’s most prominent and interesting summer arts programs.