Business Partner Program
The Glimmerglass Festival Business Partner Program is a unique opportunity for businesses and individuals to join us in celebrating the magic of music and theater while supporting our nonprofit summer opera festival. As a Festival Business Partner, you’ll become an integral part of our mission to bring world-class opera and musical theater to our community.
Our Business Partner Program offers various tiers of engagement, each designed to accommodate your organization’s goals and preferences. Whether you’re a small local business or a corporate partner, there’s a partnership level that suits your needs and budget.
Benefits of becoming a Festival Partner include exclusive branding opportunities, VIP access to rehearsals, recognition in our promotional materials and on-site signage, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re contributing to the cultural enrichment of our community.
Join us as we harmonize with businesses and individuals who share our passion for the arts and believe in the power of music to inspire, uplift, and unite. Together, let’s create unforgettable moments and support the continued success of our beautiful community.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Glimmerglass Festival Business Partner Program
Since 1975, The Glimmerglass Festival has worked directly with its surrounding community to create the magic we put onstage. In order to continue that collaboration, we offer a number of different benefit levels that fit your contribution.
Level I Benefits
- LOGO on Alice Busch Opera Theater Front-of-House Screen
- LOGO on Glimmerglass Festival website
- Business Card size AD in the Festival Program Book
- LISTING on The Glimmerglass Festival Welcome Booth banner
- LISTING in Glimmerglass Festival Annual Report
Level II Benefits
- LOGO on Alice Busch Opera Theater Front-of-House Screen
- LOGO on Glimmerglass Festival website
- Hyperlinked AD in ONE (1) weekly Patron Welcome email
- 1/12 Page size AD in the Glimmerglass Festival Program Book
- LISTING on The Glimmerglass Festival Welcome Booth banner
- LISTING in Glimmerglass Festival Annual Report
Level III Benefits
- LOGO on Alice Busch Opera Theater Front-of-House Screen
- LOGO on Glimmerglass Festival website
- Hyperlinked AD in TWO (2) weekly Patron Welcome emails
- Hyperlinked “From Our Friends at …” AD in ONE (1) Monthly Newsletter
- 1/3 Page size AD in the Glimmerglass Festival Program Book
- LOGO on The Glimmerglass Festival Welcome Booth banner
- LOGO in Glimmerglass Festival Annual Report
- Invitation for TWO (2) GUESTS to a select Dress Rehearsal
Level IV Benefits
- 1/2 Page slide (AD) on Alice Busch Opera Theater Front-of-House Screen
- Hyperlinked LOGO on Glimmerglass Festival website
- Hyperlinked AD in THREE (3) weekly Patron Welcome emails
- Hyperlinked “From Our Friends at …” AD in TWO (2) Monthly Newsletters
- 1/2 Page AD in the Glimmerglass Festival Program Book
- LOGO with premier placement on The Glimmerglass Festival Welcome Booth banner
- LOGO in Glimmerglass Festival Annual Report
- Invitation for FOUR (4) GUESTS to a select Dress Rehearsal
- Opportunity for branded giveaway*
Level V Benefits
- FULL Page slide (AD) on Alice Busch Opera Theater Front-of-House Screen
- Hyperlinked LOGO on Glimmerglass Festival website
- Hyperlinked AD in FOUR (4) weekly Patron Welcome emails
- Hyperlinked “From Our Friends at …” AD in THREE (3) Monthly Newsletters
- FULL Page AD in the Glimmerglass Festival Program Book
- INDIVIDUAL BANNER on The Glimmerglass Festival Welcome Booth
- LOGO in Glimmerglass Festival Annual Report
- Invitation for SIX (6) GUESTS to a select Dress Rehearsal
- Opportunity for a branded giveaway*
*in discussion with The Glimmerglass Festival
Thank you to the members of our 2026 Business Partner Program
We encourage you to visit these exceptional local businesses that support the arts in our community!
Coffe & Crumb Cafe · Cooperstown Coworks · Cooperstown Natural Foods · Farm Credit East · Fenimore Art Museum · Fenimore Farm & Country Village · Five Star Subaru · Lake ‘N Pines Motel · Landmark Inn · Mohican Flowers · Rudy’s Wine & Liquor · Stagecoach Coffee · The White House Inn
Nationally recognized by Subaru of America, Inc. for their dedication to their customers and their community, Five Star Subaru is passionate about supporting their local communities in important areas such as environment, community, health, education, and pets.
On land once owned by novelist James Fenimore Cooper, discover one of the country’s most comprehensive and exceptional collections of American folk art, fine art, and the renowned Thaw collection of American Indian Art. The Fenimore Art Museum offers stunning views inside and out.
Open to the public since 1944, the Fenimore Farm & Country Village provides a unique opportunity to experience 19th-century rural and village life. An educational organization and home to more than 23,000 artifacts, this museum offers visitors a chance to witness the interplay among trades, village life, and agriculture in New York circa 1845.
Fresh baked goods take center stage on Main Street in Cherry Valley with Coffee & Crumb Cafe. Quality food and community are the primary focus, serving focaccia, fresh bread, bagels, and breakfast treats for dine-in and take-out.
A flexible space in the heart of the village, Cooperstown Coworks offers opportunities for professionals in the area with multiple membership options available for private offices or conference spaces. Events and collaborative space use is welcome and encouraged!
Cooperstown Natural Foods is a full-service grocery store offering organic & natural products. Family owned and operated since 2004, you can find a 100% organic produce department and many local products, including cheese, produce, meat, dairy, and baked goods.
For more than 100 years, Farm Credit East has been the number one lender to Rural America. Providing a full range of credit and financial services, Farm Credit is a borrower-owned cooperative committed to providing the best value for financial services tailored to the needs of agricultural businesses.
Lake ‘N Pines offers a tranquil and picturesque view on beautiful Otsego Lake. Guests can enjoy the indoor and outdoor heated pools, a large picnic area overlooking the lake, a lakefront beach and game room, and a boat ramp and dock space for the fisherman.
Where creativity has bloomed on Cooperstown’s historic Main Street for over 20 years. Whether you order for yourself or for a loved one, or hand-pick your stems for a personalized arrangement, Mohican Flowers is there to offer beauty.
Offering a thoughtfully curated collection of well-known labels and hidden treasures, Rudy’s Wine & Liquor is a destination choice for unique wines and spirits. Cooperstown’s oldest package store, established in 1972, can still be found on Main Street.
For breakfast, lunch, or a relaxing time anytime, Stagecoach Coffee offers an extensive menu with both gluten-free and vegan options. Locally sourced food and coffee beans roasted in-house, enjoy a unique culinary experience and a friendly and welcoming staff. Put a little giddy-up in your cup!
Nestled in the heart of Cooperstown’s historic district, The White House Inn is a premier retreat. Relax with a spacious backyard, in-ground Jacuzzi pool, comfortable sitting rooms, and cozy beds. Read a book, browse the web, or just clear your head at The White House Inn!