Supporting the Fisher Center and Bard Music Festival
Since 2003, the Fisher Center at Bard has been dedicated to creating exceptional performing arts experiences that challenge and inspire local and global audiences. We believe the performing arts are a societal and educational necessity that foster connection, creativity, and community, and we rely on the generosity of our patrons to continue our commitment to enriching public life and discourse.
Thank you for your contribution to the Fisher Center and Bard Music Festival.
Ways to Support
Make a Contribution
Your donation matters now more than ever. A contribution of any size helps us continue our mission of engaging artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas.
Become a member of the Fisher Center and Bard Music Festival
Join our community of annual supporters of the Fisher Center and Bard Music Festival. Members enjoy a variety of benefits including early access to tickets and special invitations.
Planned Giving
Your planned gift will provide meaningful support to the Fisher Center and Bard Music Festival. Please notify us of your future gift intentions. Depending on how you plan your gift options, there may be substantial tax savings, especially on donations of appreciated properties and securities.
Sponsor Us
Show support for the Hudson Valley community by joining with other local businesses to sponsor the Fisher Center. We work closely with our corporate sponsors to create packages of marketing opportunities and benefits best suited to their needs. For more information, please contact Kieley Michasiow-Levy at kmichasi@bard.edu or 845-758-7987.
Oblong Books & Music Affiliate Program
We are excited to announce that the Fisher Center is now a part of the Oblong Books & Music affiliate program. Whenever you shop at Oblong using our link, 10% of your purchase supports programming at the Fisher Center.
Additionally, Oblong and the Fisher Center are creating program-specific book and music lists. Members receive a 10% discount on items purchased from the lists. Thank you to Oblong Books and Music! And many thanks for your support.
Donor-Advised Funds
Did you know? You can make a tax-smart contribution to the Fisher Center or Bard Music Festival by directing a grant from your DAF to support our work. For more information, please contact Kieley Michasiow-Levy at kmichasi@bard.edu or 845-758-7987.
CARES Act
Now is an excellent time to consider a donation (or an additional donation) to the Fisher Center at Bard. Provisions for charitable giving in the CARES Act have been extended in the Continuing Appropriations Act for 2021. Those who itemize may consider using an adjusted gross income (AGI) limit of 100% for charitable deductions, instead of 60%, for the 2020 tax year. All taxpayers may deduct up to $300 for qualified charitable contributions made in 2020 and beyond, even if you do not itemize your tax return. Please check with your financial advisor regarding the deductibility of your contribution.