2010-2011 Patrons of the Arts Kickoff Event

The Patrons of the Arts support East Central College's fine and performing arts season through sponsorships at the ECC Foundation's annual Patrons of the Arts kickoff event. This year the event was held in June at Cedar Creek Conference Center in New Haven, Missouri. Around 250 people attended this wonderful event which benefitted the Fine and Performing Arts division at East Central College.

Cedar Creek provided a beautiful background for the evening with outdoor and indoor seating. Besides the full arrange of beverages, guests enjoyed a tapas style dinner catered by The Finishing Touch by ginger. The tapas selection included brisket sandwiches, gourmet cheeses, chicken towers, fresh fruit and a decadent selection of cupcakes. In addition to the beautiful scenery, guests were also treated to two hours of jazz and blues music from the renowned Erin Bode Group. The Foundation uses the proceeds from this event to directly and indirectly support the arts programs at the College. This year the majority of the proceeds are earmarked to the Art Department.

Through the years, ECC has been instrumental in bringing the arts to the area and we are proud to continue that fine tradition today. We have partnered with area businesses and individuals to maintain a strong community arts program. We encourage you to become a Patron if you are not already one. By doing so, your membership not only provides financial support to us for our programs, but provides benefits to you as well. You will receive preferred seating and free admission to all of our Patron designated events. Additionally, Patrons are notified about upcoming events before they are publicly announced thus providing you with an opportunity to reserve seats in advance.

Patrons of the Arts 2010-2011 Sponsorship Opportunities

$2,500 Grand Patron
Includes 10 season passes to all Fine Arts events with preferred seating. This special sponsorship will also include headline sponsorship of our Holiday Concert.

$1,000 Spotlight Patron
Includes 6 season passes to all Fine Arts events with preferred seating.

$500 Center Stage Patron
Includes 4 season passes to all Fine Arts events with preferred seating.

$250 Front Row Patron
Includes 2 season passes to all Fine Arts events with preferred seating.

$75 Individual Patron
Includes 1 season pass to all Fine Arts events with preferred seating.

Should you be interested in becoming a Patron, please call the Foundation office at 636-584-6506. Help us continue to provide the tradition of the arts in the area. Thank you for your continued support and enjoy the 2010-2011 season of the fine and performing arts at East Central College!