Why Your Donation Matters:

The Mid-America Performing Arts Alliance is able to present concerts and clinics, featuring artists of international acclaim, only with your generosity and financial support.

By sponsoring MAPAA, you allow us to share these world-renowned musicians in concert halls throughout the Midwest. Audience members and aspiring young performers not only have the opportunity to experience the highest caliber of classical music, but also are afforded the chance of a lifetime in learning from these artists in masterclass and side-by-side settings.

Donor Levels

Maestro Circle: $10,000 and above

• Named lead sponsorship of a MAPAA program area for the full season — Inspiring Strings, Concert Series, or Opera in an Hour Premier logo placement on all season materials, concert programs, and website homepage

• Custom recognition designed with the sponsor — site visits, private performances, board dinner invitation

• Personal quarterly updates from the Executive Director

Concertmaster Circle: $5,000 — $9,999

• Named co-sponsorship of a MAPAA program area or concert event

• Prominent logo placement in concert programs across the season

• Named recognition from the stage at all MAPAA concerts

• Two reserved seats at the annual Holiday Concert and season events

Principal Circle: $2,500 — $4,999

• Featured recognition in the printed program for the 2026 — 27 Professional Concert Series

• Named acknowledgment in MAPAA's annual report and year-end donor communications

• Invitation to a season kick-off event with MAPAA leadership and artists

Section Leader: $1,500 — $2,499

• Named instrument sponsorship — an engraved plaque inside the case identifies you as the sponsor, traveling with the violin, viola, or cello as it is loaned to children year after year

• A gift at this level funds a full semester of weekly instruction at one Lawrence Title I school

• Recognition in printed programs for the entire 2026 — 27 season

Ensemble: $500 — $1,499

• Logo placement in printed concert programs for the 2026 — 27 Professional Concert Series at the Lawrence Arts Center

• Acknowledgment at all Inspiring Strings performances throughout the year

Musician: $250 — $499

• Named recognition in printed concert programs throughout the 2026 — 27 season

• Invitations to MAPAA's Concert Series events with priority seating notification

Friends of MAPAA: Under $250

• Recognition on MAPAA's website donor and sponsor page

• Invitations to MAPAA's Concert Series and community events throughout the season

• Season updates and MAPAA newsletter