Friends of the Center

Our donors make the difference! Annual contributions allow the Center to fill this gap and help fulfill its mission to illuminate, educate and entertain by presenting uncompromising quality, affordable prices, and top notch arts education programs year after year.

The full list of Friends of the Center benefits:

Associate: $750 - $1,199
Broadway Bound: Invitation to a Broadway show load-in and continental breakfast. Includes all benefits of the previous levels
Contributor: $300 - $749
Invitation to a private back-stage tour with up to six of friends. Invitation to Private Pre-Performance Receptions. Includes all benefits of the previous levels
Supporter: $150 - $299
15% discounts on tickets to many shows**. Recognition in the Gallo Center's theatre playbills. Includes all benefits of the previous level
Affiliate: $75 - $149*
Friend of the Center Benefit Card that offers:

  • Advance opportunities to buy tickets before the general public
  • A $2 discount on parking at the Center’s 12th Street garage***
  • Access to discounted Rush Tickets the day of the performance
  • A FREE soda with purchase at the Center’s concessions
  • Subscription to the Center's Notes to Our Friends newsletter
  • Subscription to the Center's monthly magazine, At The Center
  • Invitation to designated Gallo Center special events
  • 2 FREE parking passes for the Center’s 12th Street garage
  • Invitation to a Season Preview Event

Benefits expire with 12-month membership. Dates and benefits subject to change. Limitations Apply.

* A $75 gift is the entry Level of Friends of the Center Giving Program.

** This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. It does not apply to fundraising events, resident company performances, or performances presented by outside event promoters. The 15% discount is not available online. Please call or visit the ticket office to take advantage of this benefit.

*** Only valid for pre-purchased parking passes available through the GCA Ticket Office.

For information on Friends of the Center, please contact Jesica Sanchez at (209) 338-5063 or by email.

The Gallo Center for the Arts is operated by a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. In keeping with the IRS regulations, the fair market value of certain membership benefits and privileges may reduce the tax deductibility of your gifts. The value of these benefits will be noted in the Center’s acknowledgement of your gift.