­What does it mean to be a donor to Cincinnati Opera?
As a nonprofit cultural institution, Cincinnati Op­era is supported by the generosity of individual donors, foundations, corporations, and the Fine Arts Fund. In fact, ticket sales account for only one-quarter of our operating budget.

How do I become a donor?
Giving to Cincinnati Opera is easy. You can...

• Give online
• Make a contribution by mail.
  Cincinnati Opera, Development Department, 1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  
• Phone in your gift. Call Julie Bergantino at (513) 768-5570.
  

All contributions to Cincinnati Opera are tax-deductible and  provide donors with many special benefits.

What is a “major donor”?
An annual contribution of $2,750 qualifies you for major donor status. As a benefit for this level of giving, major donors receive staff escort to the Green Room following performances (upon request), an autographed season poster, admission to all Opening Night Parties, and complimentary parking at the major donor parking lot during Cincinnati Opera's Summer Festival—along with all of the benefits of prior donor levels.

Are there plans to improve the parking around Music Hall?
Yes! Over the next year, the lot across Elm Street from Music Hall—the former location of Washington Park Elementary School—will become an underground parking garage, with green space above the garage. The new garage will provide secure, user-friendly parking for 400 cars. The construction is scheduled to start late summer/early autumn of 2010.

When will the new garage be finished?
We expect the garage will be available for Cincinnati Opera patrons in the summer of 2011.

Will the lot between Music Hall and Memorial Hall be available in the future?
Yes. Once the underground garage is complete, we expect the Memorial Hall lot will be available to all patrons. For the Summer of 2010, however, this lot will only accommodate major donors.