Support The Arts
The Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center thrives through community support, not school funding. Your donations, rentals, and sponsorships help sustain this exceptional venue for years to come.
Together for the arts
Support the Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center
The Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center is a self-sustaining venue that relies entirely on rentals, donations, and sponsorships to maintain its facilities, cover personnel costs, and ensure the space remains a high-quality venue for the community. Unlike other school facilities that receive budgeted funding, we must generate our own revenue to support ongoing maintenance, staffing, and necessary upgrades.
Why Your Support Matters
Across the country, performing arts centers and auditoriums have faced closures and structural failures due to a lack of long-term funding and maintenance. Without proactive investment, these facilities can deteriorate, leading to costly repairs, safety hazards, and even permanent shutdowns.
Without proper maintenance and funding, even the most cherished venues can become unusable. Our goal is to ensure that the Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center remains a vibrant hub for the arts for years to come.
Ways to Support
From seat sponsorships to volunteering, every contribution makes a lasting impact. Explore the ways you can help sustain our community’s creative home.
Name a Seat
Sponsor a seat in the auditorium for $250.00 and receive a custom engraved plaque installed in your honor, in memory of a loved one or for your business! Get mentioned on our Website & Social Media.
Offer a Workshop
Share your skills with our students by leading an educational or performance workshop that inspires creativity and growth.
Venue-Supported Partnership
The venue provides space for free in exchange for a percentage of ticket revenue, ensuring both the arts center and performers benefit.
Volunteer Opportunities
Help out as an usher, event assistant, or tech crew member. Contact the Managing Director at DMGPAC@auburnschl.edu for more information.
Support creativity and culture.
Donate Today
Every contribution helps us maintain this space for our students, performers, and the community. Contact lgardiner@auburnschl.edu to learn how to contribute to the Restoration Fund.
With your support, we can keep the Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center thriving for generations to come!
List of Donors / Seat Names:
- Michelle McClellan
- Gee and Bee Sports, Inc.
- Class of 1949
- In Honor of Shelly Chapman Mogul
- Julia and René Dumont and Family
- In Honor of Mrs. Gladys Chapman
- The Lathrops: Kerry, Gregg, and lan (Class of 2022)
- Lorna Bixby Hansen 1960
- In Honor of Sarah Chapman Duchette
- Class of 1960
- Guy and Joan E. Mahon
- Brent Smith Class of 1974
- Alex Smith Class of 2011
- The Despradels
- Class of 1977
- Mike, Sue, Nick and Caleb Davis
- Marjorie and Virginia Merrill
- In Honor of Educators Hugh and Grace Keene
- Oliver Hall Class of 2019
- Simon Hall Class of 2022
- Class of 1953
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