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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:

  1. A cultural leader defining the future of American opera and musical theater for today’s audiences.
  2. The nation’s finest training ground for the next generation of theatrical makers.
  3. 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!

As some of the closest members of the Glimmerglass family, we wanted you to be amongst the first to hear about Destined to Glimmerglass: The 50th Anniversary Campaign. We hope you will consider renewing your Camerata / National Council support and pledging your additional support to the 50th Anniversary Campaign to celebrate the past 50 years and secure the future of the Festival.

For our National Council members: Make a gift or pledge your support to the 50th Anniversary Campaign by December 31, 2024 to double your impact. National Council member donations to the campaign will be matched 1:1 by The Clark Foundation, up to $250,000.

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Make a Pledge

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. A Development representative will contact you. For more information on Camerata / National Council donor benefits, please visit our Benefits of Giving page. If you have any questions, please contact your Development representative.

Multi-year payment plans are available upon request. For more information on this and additional ways to give, including bank transfers and stock gifts, please contact Kathy Buck at (607) 547-0700 x299 or kbuck@glimmerglass.org.

As we celebrate 50 remarkable years of Glimmerglass, we want to hear from YOU. Whether it’s a memory of your first festival experience, a magical moment during a performance, a treasured photo with friends, or a behind-the-scenes story, every memory adds to the rich tapestry of Glimmerglass history.

Share your story with us using our “Your Story” online form, and don’t forget to upload any photos that capture the essence of your experience. Your submission may be featured on our social platforms as part of this special anniversary celebration, honoring the moments that make Glimmerglass unforgettable!