Long Center Fundraising Group Catalyst 8
Awarded $20,000 in Matching Grant from 3M
Austin, TX: Technology firm 3M has awarded the Long Center for the Performing Arts and its young professionals fundraising group, Catalyst 8, a $20,000 matching grant.
The grant will be applied towards the BOOST rental subsidy fund and will match membership gifts dollar- for-dollar until December 31, 2010.
Click here to read more about the gift and membership
Who are we?
A group committed to ‘making it happen’ by spreading awareness about the Long Center and the arts, providing opportunities for social access and involvement, and developing future leaders in the community.
What do we do?
100% of funds raised by Catalyst 8 fuel the Boost Program. Boost awards rental subsidies to Austin area emergent and underserved arts groups. Boost offsets costs so that a wider diversity of performances and audiences can experience The Long Center’s world class stages. Since its inception in 2007, Boost has awarded 24 arts groups more than $40,000 in rental subsidies.
Upcoming Catalyst 8 Events
BASH 2010 - August 28, 2010.
Our goal is 150 days of Boost subsidized performances in 2011. Get ready for 2010's Summer of Catalyst 8 - two great events leading up to the best BASH yet. Tickets on sale now! Click here for your tickets.
Upcoming Boost Performances
Summer Stock Austin – July 22 – August 7
Pollyanna Theatre – August 14 & 15
There are a number of Catalyst 8 events that members are able to attend. Events
include social happy hours, special performances, private tours, VIP parties and
more.
Upcoming Committee Meetings
Get more involved! All members are encouraged to participate in a Catalyst 8 committee.
Boost Rental Subsidy Committee
Tuesday, August 3, 6:00 - 7:00pm @ House Wine