Art at HERE is affordable.  In 1993, tickets ranged between $15-$20.  They still do. 

So where does the money come from to make the art we do and OWN 8,000 sq ft of prime New York City real estate?
a) magic
b) trees
c) donations from people like YOU

The answer is C!  HERE is a nonprofit space.  Every dollar counts in our efforts to secure funding to support HERE, and we need your help now.  Whether it’s $1 or $1000, we can't do it without your George Washington's, Ben Franklin's and Andrew Jackson's.  All contributions to HERE are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.  We hope you will choose to support us as we continue in our mission!

Read more about the Benefits of Giving or Make A Donation!

For more information about what’s happening at HERE, just email our General Manager or call 212-647-0202.

 

Your gift to HERE supports the many diverse programs, productions, and activities going on in our space daily!

THE 2008-2009 SEASON
This year marks HERE Arts Center’s 15th anniversary and the first season in our new space after a fabulous $2 million renovation.  Since HERE's founding in 1993, we have gone through many transformations, but the heart of what we do persists – supporting early and mid-career artists and companies so they can flourish and grow for the long-term.  Very few spaces like HERE remain in the city, where young artists can realize their vision.  This mission has continued to flourish with the generosity of our donors, enabling us to expand our programming.  08-09 Productions include:

• Oh What War- Juggernaut Theatre Company
• 837 Venice Boulevard - Faye Driscoll
• Red Fly/Blue Bottle - Christina Campanella & Stephanie Fleischmann
• Machines, Machines, Machines (HARP Alumni Trey Lyford & Geoff Sobelle)

HERE's Artist Residency Program (HARP)        
22 resident artist projects in development (including 8 new projects this season!), bimonthly work in progress showings, and CULTUREMART, our annual festival of workshop productions by HARP Artists.

Visiting Artists
HemispHEREs is a new initiative which will pair innovative international hybrid artists with HERE Resident Artists.  Each visiting artist will be invited to present work that dovetails conceptually, aesthetically, or thematically with the work of a “host” resident artist. Presentations will be accompanied by public dialogues and forums with academics, civic leaders, and social organizers, issues and content of both artists’ work will be examined in both a global and local context. Artists to be announced in June 2008.

Supported Artists
HERE continues to provide a home for 6-10 independent artists and companies to self-produce at a subsidized rate through this curated program.

OUR NEWLY RENOVATED WEST SOHO HOME
In May 2005, we purchased our space as part of a $5 million capital campaign. In June 2008, we complete a major renovation of our space with the help of the New York City Council, the Mayor's Office, and the New York State Council on the Arts.  New features include:

• The much anticipated return of the airy, funky HERE Café now run by Jimmy Carbone of Jimmy’s No. 43
• A new metal staircase and box office bedecked with funky and eclectic video art
• A space with great equipment where artists can make exciting work for years to come

To date, we've raised $3,5 million with $1.5 million remaining. Naming opportunities are still available!

BECOME A HERE SUPPORTER...

HUNDREDAIRE  $100 
*A complimentary house seat to any one HERE performance
*Discount $10 tickets to all other HERE performances
*Exclusive Patron-only telephone line for all house seat reservations and exchanges
*Hundredaire listing in program

UP-AND-COMER  $250 
In addition to the benefits of Hundredaire:
*An additional complimentary house seat to any one HERE performance or
*Patron Night performance, including drinks and special guest artists
*Special invitations to Works-In-Progress showings with HERE Resident Artists. 
*Up-and-Comer listing in program

DOWNTOWN DARLING  $500 
In addition to the benefits of Up-And-Comer:
*An additional pair of complimentary house seats to any HERE performance or
*Patron Night performance, including drinks and special guest artists
*Membership to HERE Arts Center “Downtown Insider” VIP e-mail group who receive special updates and last-minute offers. 
*Downtown Darling listing in program

TOAST OF SOHO  $1,000 
In addition to the benefits of Downtown Darling:
*Two tickets to the Opening Night performance and cast party for any one HERE production
*Reserved seating
*Toast of Soho listing in the program

CULT ICON  $2,500 
In addition to the benefits of Toast of Soho:
*Two tickets to the Opening Night performance and cast party for each HERE production
*Special assistance acquiring tickets to the hardest-to-get downtown theater tickets (subject to availability). 
*Cult Icon listing in program

HERE-O  $5,000 
In addition to the benefits of Cult Icon:
*Two invitations to Annual Artistic Director Dinner with special artists and guests
*Opportunity to host a private pre-show reception for 20 guests at a preview performance (tickets purchased separately at group rates)
*HERE-O listing in program

SUPER HERE-O $10,000 
In addition to the benefits of HERE-O:
*Be a "Producer" and experience a day in the theatre — meet the artist and attend a rehearsal
*Two additional tickets to the Opening Night performance and cast party for each HERE Mainstage production
*Super HERE-O listing in program

For more information on our Donor Benefits, just email our Development Associate or call 212-647-0202.

Support HERE by donating online:

• HUNDREDAIRE  ($100)
• UP-AND-COMER  ($250)
• DOWNTOWN DARLING  ($500)
• TOAST OF SOHO  ($1,000)
• CULT ICON  ($2,500)
• HERE-O  ($5,000)
• SUPER HERE-O ($10,000)
• ANOTHER AMOUNT

Or, please make checks payable to “HERE Arts Center” and send to:

ATTN: Development
HERE Arts Center
145 Sixth Ave.
New York, NY 10013

For more information on how to donate, contact our Development Associate or call 212-647-0202.  

HERE Arts Center is a 501(c)3 non-for-profit organization.  Your donation, less goods and services received, is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.   EIN (Employer Identification Number) 13-3449416.

Thank you so much for your support!
 

To make a gift specifically to HERE's Dream Music Puppetry Program, please click here.  Be sure to type "Dream Music" in the field where you are asked to designate your gift.

For more information on supporting the Dream Music Puppetry Program, please contact Barbara Busackino, barbara@here.org.

Thank you for your support! 

Click here to purchase tickets!

Click here to make a donation if you can't attend... 

On Monday, June 16th HERE's brand new space will be enlivened by performances in every nook and cranny!  Join us for:

• A snazzy cocktail reception with the benefit committee
• Sexy selections from the new collaboration between Dream Music Puppetry Program director Basil Twist and legendary chanteuse Joey Arias, Arias With A Twist
• A live auction of fantabulous items conducted by longtime Christie's auctioneer Stephanie Landess
• Star-studded highlights from HERE's Obie Award-winning Artist Residency Program including:  Taylor Mac’s THE YOUNG LADIES OF..., Corey Dargel's REMOVABLE PARTS, Eve Ensler's THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, Young Jean Lee's SONGS OF THE DRAGONS FLYING TO HEAVEN
• A swank party with DJ Johnny Dynell, open bar, fancy finger food, and environmental performances throughout the building

$1000 & $500 tickets:
6:30 VIP Cocktails
7:30 Arias With A Twist
8:30 Auction
8:45 Resident Artist Highlights 9:00 DJ Party
($1000 ticket buyers take home a special gift!)

$250 tickets:
7:30 Cocktails
8:30 Auction
8:45 Resident Artist Highlights
9:00 DJ Party

$100 tickets:
8:30 Cocktails
9:00 DJ Party

 

HERE wishes to thank the following sponsors of this event:  4over4.com, The Bubble Lounge, Bulldog Gin, Clement Rhum, Dewar’s, Dogfish Head Ale, Korhogo 126, Le Tourment Vert Absinthe, Sexy Beast, SKYY Vodka, The Village Voice, Yamaha

Administrative Offices:

HERE Arts Center
145 Sixth Ave
New York, NY 10013

Phone: 212-647-0202
Fax: 212-590-9598

For inquires about Individual Giving, contact Karina Mangu-Ward at karina@here.org or 212-590-9519.

For inquires about Foundation and Institutional Giving, contact Paul Menard at paul@here.org or 212-590-9519.  

For inquires about Corporate Donations and Sponsorship, contact Kim Whitener at kim@here.org or 212-590-9507.