Sponsor a Program
Sponsorship levels are not limited to the examples below, we would be pleased to tailor levels and benefits to your specific needs. To learn more about bespoke sponsorship levels and benefits, please contact Liz Broadfoot at liz@hudsonhall.org or 518-822-1438.
+ Opera
Hudson Hall is home to Handel on the Hudson, an acclaimed opera series led by director R.B. Schlather in collaboration with the early-music ensemble Ruckus. Rodelinda (2023) and Giulio Cesare (2025) were named New York Times Critics’ Picks and helped establish Hudson Hall’s reputation as a destination for baroque opera in the United States. The series combines rigorous musical excellence with open rehearsals and community engagement, supporting the development of rising opera artists while inviting audiences into the creative process.
Hudson Hall is currently in pre-production of Deidamia, opening in Spring 2027. Handel’s final Italian opera, Deidamia retells the Greek myth of Achilles hidden among the maidens on Skyros and Ulysses’ efforts to conscript him into the Trojan War, weaving together themes of love, disguise, and the tension between personal desire and heroic destiny. The work has not had a fully-staged U.S. production in nearly forty years, making this revival both artistically significant and culturally resonant.
Sponsorship support is essential to sustaining the artistic ambition and accessibility of Handel on the Hudson. Contributions directly underwrite artist fees, period-instrument maintenance, rehearsal access, affordable tickets, and free community programs. Sponsors of Deidamia are credited producers and invited to participate in the creative process with invitations to auditions, rehearsals, and receptions in Hudson and New York City.
Pledges may be fulfilled over multiple years. Sponsorship levels include:
- $150,000: Presenter credit for Spring ‘27 Handel on the Hudson
- $10,000+: Producer credit for Handel on the Hudson opera
- In-Kind needs: artist housing, set construction, food & beverage
+ Hudson Jazz Festival
Taking place the first weekend of October, the Hudson Jazz Festival is an annual, citywide celebration of one of America’s most vital art forms. Launched in 2018 and curated by creative producer Cat Henry, the festival invites audiences to experience fall in the Hudson Valley through a dynamic lineup of jazz’s most exciting rising stars.
Each year, the festival presents nationally recognized artists on Hudson Hall’s historic main stage, emerging voices in venues across the city, and Sounds Around Town–free pop-up performances in parks, restaurants, bars, galleries, and retail spaces. The festival also offers free educational workshops that connect young musicians with professional artists.
- $100,000: Exclusive Named Festival Sponsor for citywide Hudson Jazz Festival
- $15,000: Presenting Sponsor credit for citywide Sounds Around Town performances
- In-Kind needs: artist housing, Amtrak points/gift cards, food & beverage
+ Visual Arts
Hudson Hall’s expansive first-floor galleries—the Asbjorn Lunde Gallery and the adjacent R&R Lounge—present solo and group exhibitions by international, regional, and local contemporary artists. Exhibitions range from established figures to emerging voices, reflecting Hudson Hall’s commitment to artistic excellence and community engagement. Past exhibitions include Wolfgang Tillmans, Christian Marclay, Michael Lindsay Hogg, Donna Dennis, and Corinne May Botz.
- $50,000: Exclusive Named Sponsor of all 2026-2027 Visual Art Exhibitions
- In-Kind needs: wine & catering for reception/artist talk
+ CultureWorks
CultureWorks is Hudson Hall’s workforce development program for local youth, offering hands-on training, creative mentorship, and meaningful cultural experiences that introduce young people to careers in the performing arts, film, tech, and media.
Each year, 15–20 high school–aged students participate in a paid, week-long intensive led by industry professionals and in collaboration with Hudson-based nonprofit Operation Unite NY, gaining practical skills and real-world exposure to live arts and media production and management.
- $5,000: Underwrite CultureWorks, a week-long workforce development program
- In-Kind needs: daily meals for participants
+ Community Arts Program
Free Community and Youth Arts Programs: The goal of Hudson Hall’s Community Arts Program is to improve the quality of life for area residents with accessible programs that serve people of all ages, with a focus on meeting the needs of underserved constituents. Complementing its culturally diverse mainstage presentations, core offerings include Hudson Hall’s Afterschool Arts Program, weekly youth sessions in drama, movement, circus, music, art, and storytelling that engage students in high-quality, free arts education workshops, and community-wide events like Winter Walk. In addition to providing space to community partners at no cost, Hudson Hall makes free tickets to mainstage events available to community members who would not otherwise be able to afford admission.
- $75,000: Exclusive Sponsor of all 2026-2027 Community Arts Programs
- $3,000: Underwrite Community Canvas, the annual youth exhibition during Winter Walk
- $2,500: Underwrite a year of free weekly art classes in theater, dance, or visual arts
- $1,000: Underwrite one free Masterclass or weekend art workshop
- In-Kind needs: student snacks, art supplies
Sponsorships may be paid in installments. In-kind contributions will be recognized at their cash value.
Support of Hudson Hall’s exciting 2026-2027 season at any level contributes to the vibrant fabric of our community! Thank you for your consideration.
To donate by check, mail to: Hudson Hall, 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534
To donate by phone: Call us at (518) 822-1438
Tax information
Legal Name: Hudson Opera House, Inc., d/b/a Hudson Hall
Federal Tax ID Number (EIN): 14-1752524