Raise the Curtain 2026
October 17, 2026 5:30 - 10:00 pm
The Sheldon, Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO, USA
$115000 Goal
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Presenting Sponsor
$25000
As the exclusive Presenting Sponsor of GCPA's Raise the Curtain Gala, your partnership helps make possible a season of creativity, confidence, and artistic growth for young performers. As GCPA's premier gala partner, your support demonstrates a powerful commitment to expanding access to exceptional performing arts education and experiences throughout our community.
In recognition of your generous support, your name and logo will be prominently displayed on the GCPA Studio Sponsor Wall, featured through website and social media recognition opportunities, and showcased with a full-page Inside Front Cover advertisement in all 2026-2027 season playbills. You will also receive special acknowledgment during the Raise the Curtain Gala curtain speech and enjoy a reserved table for 10 at this signature event.
Join us in raising the curtain on another extraordinary season of creativity, growth, and artistic excellence.
Lead Sponsor
$15000
Take a leading role in supporting GCPA's mission to inspire creativity, build confidence, and provide exceptional performing arts experiences for young artists throughout the 2026-2027 season. Your partnership helps ensure that students have opportunities to learn, grow, and shine both on and off the stage.
In recognition of your generous support, your name and logo will be prominently displayed on the GCPA Studio Sponsor Wall, featured through website and social media recognition opportunities, and showcased with a full-page Back Cover advertisement in all 2026-2027 season playbills. You will also receive special acknowledgment during the Raise the Curtain Gala curtain speech and enjoy a reserved table for 10 at this signature event.
Join us in helping young performers discover their talents, share their stories, and create unforgettable experiences for our community.
Featured Sponsor
$5000
Play a meaningful role in supporting GCPA's mission to inspire creativity, build confidence, and provide exceptional performing arts experiences for young artists throughout the 2026-2027 season. Your partnership helps create opportunities for students to learn, grow, and shine both on and off the stage.
In recognition of your generous support, your name and logo will be prominently displayed on the GCPA Studio Sponsor Wall, featured through website and social media recognition opportunities, and showcased with a full-page advertisement in all 2026-2027 season playbills. You will also receive special acknowledgment during the Raise the Curtain Gala curtain speech and enjoy a reserved table for 10 at this signature event.
Join us in helping young performers discover their talents, share their stories, and create unforgettable experiences for our community.
Supporting Sponsor
$2500
Support the next generation of performers while helping GCPA provide exceptional performing arts education and experiences throughout the 2026-2027 season. Your partnership helps foster creativity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts in young people across our community.
In recognition of your generous support, your name and logo will be prominently displayed on the GCPA Studio Sponsor Wall, featured through website and social media recognition opportunities, and showcased with a half-page advertisement in all 2026-2027 season playbills. You will also receive special acknowledgment during the Raise the Curtain Gala curtain speech and enjoy a reserved table for 10 at this signature event.
Join us in helping young artists take the stage, develop their talents, and create memorable experiences that inspire audiences throughout our community.
Ensemble Sponsorship
$1000
Every great performance relies on a strong ensemble, and your support helps make the magic happen. As an Ensemble Sponsor, you play an important role in helping GCPA provide exceptional performing arts education and performance opportunities for young artists throughout the 2026-2027 season.
In recognition of your generous support, your name will be displayed on the GCPA Studio Sponsor Wall, included in the sponsor recognition list in all 2026-2027 season playbills, and recognized on the GCPA website. You will also receive two tickets to the Raise the Curtain Gala.
Thank you for helping young performers grow in confidence, develop their talents, and share the joy of the arts with our community.
Standard RTC Table
$900
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the arts and supporting the next generation of performers. Reserve a table for 10 and enjoy a night of entertainment, community, and impact while helping young artists shine throughout the 2026-2027 season.
Individual RTC Ticket
$100
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the arts and supporting the next generation of performers. Enjoy a night of entertainment, community, and impact while helping GCPA provide exceptional performing arts opportunities throughout the 2026-2027 season.
DONATIONS
Help us strengthen, enrich, and shape the communities of St. Louis by providing exceptional performing arts exposure, education, and expression.
At GCPA, we believe the greatest impact happens where art meets life. We create access for ALL people build confidence, grow relationships, community, and develop performing arts disciplines to achieve lifelong success.
Your gift directly supports students and programs:
$200 provides a half-day summer camp scholarship
$250 supports one student's participation in a Youth Theatre Company (YTC) production
$400 provides a full-day summer camp scholarship
$630 funds a full school-year performing arts class
$1,200 covers one month of set and prop storage
$5,000 funds playbills for YTC mainstage productions
$10,000 supports artistic leadership for one mainstage production
$25,000 helps ensure all students can participate in YTC mainstage and summer high school productions
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