Become part of a passionate, visionary community shaping the future of performance, education, and creativity at The Noorda Center for the Performing Arts.
As a Circle Member, you are more than a supporter—you are a catalyst for meaningful artistic experiences. Your generosity helps bring world-renowned performers to our stage and into our classrooms, where they don’t just perform—they mentor, inspire, and connect with students and our local community.
Your impact is woven into every moment—from the rise of the curtain to the quiet confidence sparked in a young artist discovering their voice. Whether it's a student workshop, a community outreach event, or a standing ovation after a transformative show, you are at the heart of it all.
Every Circle Member’s journey is personal, but all share in something greater: the joy of creating lasting cultural moments and a vibrant artistic legacy.
As a member, you'll enjoy:
We are not just attending performances—we are building the future of the performing arts. Together.
For additional information about joining the Circle, please contact Danielle Shipley at [email protected] or Varden Hadfield at [email protected]
PARTNER $500-$999
With a Gift of $500-$999 Open the Stage to Students
Help provide student tickets to professional performances or fund vital services like piano tuning - ensuring every insturment and artist is stage-ready.
Benefits Include:
MAINSTAGE SUPPORTER $1,000-$4,999
With a Gift of $1,000-$4,999 Ignite Young Audiences
Give students the magic of live performance! Bring a school to a youth show and help deliver the dazzling sound and lights that make performances unforgettable.
Benefits Include:
PERFORMANCE ADVOCATE $5,000-$9,999
With a Gift of $5,000-$9,999 Fuel Hand-On Learning
Sponsor transformative experiences where students engage directly with Signature Series Artists - learning from today's top talent.
Benefits Include:
COMMUNITY CHAMPION $10,000-$19,999
With a Gift of $10,000-$19,999 Celebrate Arts for All
Support a full family series performance so our community can enjoy accessible, enriching performing arts experiecnes together.
Benefits Include:
PRODUCERS CLUB $20,000-$49,999
With a Gift of $20,000-$49,999 Power the Creative Process
Fund artist fees, production costs, and the creation of meaningful programming that aprks connection across campus and throughout our community.
Benefits Include:
LEGACY IMPACT $50,000+
With a Gift of $50,000+ Inspire Everlasting Excellence
Bring world-class performances to The Noorda Center stages. Your support fuels artist residencies, commisions new work, maintains top-tier facilities, and opens the arts to all - empowering the next generation of creators.
Benefits Include:
The School of the Arts recognizes Circle Confidantes as those who generously contributed to the construction of The Noorda Center for the Performing Arts.
Alan & Karen Ashton
The M Bastian Family Foundation
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
dōTERRA
Kem & Carolyn Gardner
Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation
The Ray & Tye Noorda Family Foundation
Richard E. & Nancy Perry Marriott
Nu Skin
OC Tanner
Scott & Karen Smith
Utah County Government
Kim Wilson & Gail Miller Wilson
Zions Bank
M Bastian Family Foundation
Guy and Paula Fugal
Brent and Cheri Andrus
Paul and Jeanette Clyde
Utah Valley University is exceedingly grateful to all of the 1,756 donors who helped to make The Noorda Center for the Performing Arts a reality.
The Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation
