Destined to Glimmerglass: The 50th Anniversary Campaign
Fifty years ago, community members came together to found Glimmerglass in the auditorium of Cooperstown High School. It was magic from the beginning. Now is the perfect time to ask ourselves how we sustain the vision of our founders while also expanding the very real influence opera and musical theater can have.
Destined to Glimmerglass will reaffirm our commitment to being:
- A cultural leader defining the future of American opera and musical theater for today’s audiences.
- The nation’s finest training ground for the next generation of theatrical makers.
- An international destination where everyone sees their story reflected on our stages and in the community.
We are doubling down on our culture of innovation and delivering an awe-inspiring plan to keep our work vibrant and relevant. With your support, we look forward to another 50 years of awe on the lake. Join us by making a gift today.
Check back often as we make exciting updates to our campaign pages in the coming months!
We hope you’ll consider making a gift to support Destined to Glimmerglass: The 50th Anniversary Campaign. Your commitment will help celebrate the past 50 years of Glimmerglass and secure the future of the Festival.
Double your gift today!
Thanks to the generosity of The Clark Foundation, all gifts up to $250,000 will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Help us reach $5 million by the start of the Festival on July 11th by making a gift today.
Be a Part of The Legacy
Gifts of $10,000 or more to The 50th Anniversary Campaign will be recognized on a newly constructed donor wall to commemorate this significant milestone.
If you wish to make a multi-year commitment or learn more about additional ways to give, including bank transfers and stock gifts, please contact Kathy Buck at (607) 547-0700 x299 or kbuck@glimmerglass.org.
We’re grateful for our community of donors who have supported this special 50th Anniversary Campaign. The future of Glimmerglass is made possible through your generosity.
The Glimmerglass Festival is deeply appreciative to the Clark Foundation for its generous support of the 50th Anniversary Campaign.
Allison Hill-Edgar and Michael Young
Campaign Co-Chairs
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