Now is the perfect time to show your support for the performing arts!
As a Friend of Uptown, you’ll enjoy exclusive benefits such as early ticket access, complimentary tickets, and more. But the impact goes far beyond these perks—your involvement helps fund educational programs and dynamic performances, keeping West Chester’s arts scene vibrant and thriving. Step into the spotlight and play a key role in preserving the legacy of arts and entertainment at Uptown. By becoming a Friend of Uptown, you not only elevate your own experiences but also make a lasting difference in our community. Your support is invaluable, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who champions the arts in West Chester.
Bringing innovative theatre, music, dance, comedy, and film to our community.
Providing access to our award-winning performing arts educational programs through a scholarship fund.
Preserving the historic Armory, which houses our state-of-the-art theater and is a cherished community asset.
Supporting our Community Ticket fund.
Offer our educational programs to schools and community centers in Chester County.
Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage charitable contributions. This is a great way to multiply the impact of your donation—sometimes doubling or even tripling it! Check with your employer to see if they participate in a matching gift program and make your support go even further.
Donating appreciated securities is a smart way to make a significant contribution while benefiting from attractive tax advantages. If you’re considering a stock donation, please call us at 610.356.2787 to let us know about the stock transfer or electronic transfer so we can ensure your gift is properly credited.
In addition to appreciated securities, Uptown also gratefully accepts IRA Charitable Rollover gifts, Donor Advised Funds (please ask your administrator to include your name so we can recognize you properly), and Family Foundation Gifts.
Leave a lasting impact on the future of Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center, West Chester’s hub for arts, culture, and community, by making a legacy gift. Planned giving offers unique opportunities to support our mission for generations to come. You can designate Uptown! Entertainment Alliance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, in your estate plans or will, establish a charitable gift annuity, or name us as a beneficiary or owner of a life insurance policy. Your generosity ensures that the arts continue to thrive for future audiences to enjoy!
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit, and thanks in part to your support we are able to offer the best in live performances, film, and educational programs year-round in our Historic Theater.