Gifts made to the Annual Fund throughout a season are combined to determine the level of donor benefits that you receive, as allowed by law.

Published donor listings, including those in our concert programs, reflect your support. Each season you will be recognized for your support during that season or during the previous season; whichever amount is higher.

If your employer matches your Annual Fund donation, the matching support is included for your benefits level.

If you would like to know your current donor level, please contact ASO’s Development team at Development@ArkansasSymphony.org.

With your tax-deductible contributions to ASO’s Annual Fund, you will enjoy special invitations and programs that bring you closer to the music you love!

Each annual giving level’s benefits includes those of preceding levels.

Please consult with your tax advisor on the tax implications of your charitable gifts and the benefits you may receive. 

Stella Boyle Smith Society ($20,000+)

An invitation to an exclusive dinner with a guest artist and ASO’s executive team.

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Founders' Circle ($15,000+)

An invitation to the annual Major Donor Dinner.

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Artists' Circle ($10,000+)

An invitation to an intimate guest artist recital and cocktail hour.

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Club '66 ($5,000+)

An invitation to an intimate recital and cocktail hour with ASO musicians.

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Players' Club ($2,500+)

An invitation to a private guest artist reception during the season + An invitation to a sit-on-stage "Meet Your Musicians" event.

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Patrons' Club ($1,250+)

Entry to the Patrons’ Club lounge during intermissions of all Saturday and Sunday mainstage concerts + Free parking in the Robinson Center parking garage for ASO mainstage concerts.

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Sustainer ($750+)

Participation in the Adopt-a-Musician program, including an invitation to the yearly reception.

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Fellow ($500+)

Entry to two From Page to Stage behind-the-scenes events, featuring complimentary wine and 30-minute talks about interesting aspects of the artistic planning process + Exclusive discounts from partnering downtown restaurants.

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Associate ($250+)

An invitation to the Opening Night Donor Appreciation Reception.

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Supporter ($100+)

Your name listed in a full season of playbills.

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Monthly Donor ($100+)

The benefits of your annual giving level, plus extra recognition in publications and on the website.

Arkansas’ most elegant evening, the annual Opus Ball raises funds for the ASO’s Youth Ensembles in addition to supporting statewide education programs reaching more than 30,000 children annually.

Each year’s event features a unique theme, music performed by ASO and ASO Youth Ensemble musicians, an inspired menu, as well as fabulous silent and live auction items for the discriminating buyer. Learn more and purchase tickets to this year’s Opus Ball here.

Opus Ball ticket and table purchases, sponsorship purchases, auction purchases, and Education Challenge donations are integral to funding ASO’s education and engagement programs.

The funds raised through the Opus Ball are separate from the Annual Fund, and most donor benefits associated with the Opus Ball are received through attending the event itself. $200 of every ticket purchase is non-deductible; the remainder of the purchase price is considered tax deductible, as allowed by law.

Education Challenge donations through your Donor-Advised Funds are welcomed. Opus tickets, tables, and auction items may not be paid for in full or in part through Donor Advised Funds, or any other method prohibited by law unless the ticket or table is then completely returned to the ASO without any attendees at the event.

The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization: Federal Tax ID# 71-6059542.

The ASO does not provide tax or legal advice. Please consult with your tax advisor on the tax implications of your charitable gifts and the benefits you may be eligible to receive.