GPAC Guild

THE GERMANTOWN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER GUILD IS AN ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN WHO SHARE THE COMMON INTEREST OF PROMOTING THE ARTS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND IN WEST TENNESSEE.

An application to join the Guild is at the bottom of this page.

Susan Carlsson
Membership Chair
(901) 634-6886
susanpcarl@aol.com

Mary Welsh
Guild President
maryewelsh@bellsouth.net

Guild members assist at performances, prepare receptions and promote performances to organizations in the community. Guild members offer their time, talents and consistent support for the many varied activities of GPAC. The Guild meets at GPAC on the third Monday of the month.

GERMANTOWN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER GUILD
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Susan Carlsson (901-634-6886), chair of the Membership Committee will notify you when your application has been processed.  Dues are $75 annually.  

Guild meetings are scheduled on the third Monday of each Month (August through May).   Social time begins with food and fun at 6:30 pm with meetings following at 7:00 pm.  

Volunteer Program

Becoming a GPAC volunteer is a great way to be a part of world-class concerts, make new friends and contribute to the continued success of GPAC.

STUDENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

GPAC is looking for energetic and personable students to be part of our Student Volunteer Team!

Selected students ages 16 and up will greet guests, provide general information about GPAC and help out at educational events throughout the season. This is a great way for students to acquire community service hours and get experience working in a performing arts venue.

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JOIN THE TEAM

Jasmine Hirt
Facility Manager
jasmine@GPACweb.com
901-751-7670

WE WOULD BE HONORED TO HAVE YOU AS PART OF OUR TEAM.

JAZZ SOCIETY

LOVE JAZZ? LOVE GPAC? JOIN THE GPAC JAZZ SOCIETY

The GPAC Jazz Society was founded by GPAC's 'Patrons of the Arts' for 2012, Dr. Neal and Joey Beckford. Membership consists of an annual gift of $1,000, which includes two tickets to all main stage Jazz performances as well as private receptions. Your tax-deductible gift helps ensure Jazz continues to thrive at GPAC.

2024-2025 GPAC JAZZ SOCIETY MEMBERS:

Dr. Esmond & Pamela Arrindell

Dr. Neal & Joey Beckford

Honorable George H. Brown, Jr.

Linda F. Delaney & Alice S. Postell

Dr. John & Casey Gleysteen

Dr. Axel Grothey

Fred & Dorothy Johnson

Steve & Pam Johnson

Jolana & Hubert Jordan

Dr. Judith Soberman & Dr. Len Lothstein

Barbara & George Mayo

John McIntyre

Linda Milbradt

Dr. Frank & Sarah Ognibene

Dr. & Mrs. Autry J. Parker

Linda Pelts

Alyce & Thomas Price

Susan & Joseph Robinson, III

Jack & Gloria Schaffer

Dr. Cortez & Leathia Ward

Camilla Wilson

Jocelyn Dan Wurzburg

Dr. Lisa & Kevin Young

SHOW YOUR LOVE

Parke Kennedy
Director of Development
parke@GPACweb.com
(901) 751-7505

Presenters Circle

PRESENTERS CIRCLE

DO YOU WANT TO HELP ENSURE THE FUTURE OF THE ARTS? THEN CONSIDER JOINING THE GPAC PRESENTERS CIRCLE!

Membership consists of an annual gift of at least $1,000 with a 3-year commitment. Members are prominently recognized throughout the season as part of a special circle of supporters who share our passion for the Arts and recognize the value GPAC brings to our community. Members are acknowledged with exclusive private events and public recognition. Most importantly, your commitment for the next three years will help secure the future of the Arts at GPAC.

JOIN THE CIRCLE

Parke Kennedy
Director of Development
parke@GPACweb.com
(901) 751-7505

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2024-2025 PRESENTERS CIRCLE MEMBERS:

Bo & Petra Adams

Sheila & Carlton Anderson

Cathy Anderson - Crye-Leike Commercial

Susan & Damon Arney

Dr. Esmond & Pamela Arrindell

Susan & Bob Baker

Samuel L. Beach

Dr. Neal & Joey Beckford

September G. Blain

Pam Blatch

Charles & Diana Britton

Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC

Carol & Brendan Byrne

Lisa & Jeff Call

Ron & Susan Carlsson

Mike & Dotty Carter

Thomas Chu, M.D.

John & Karen Cicala

Dr. Chad & Rebecca Cullison

Ken & Nancy Dick

Dr. Brooke Dishmon

Jan & Ted Donaldson

Preston H. Dorsett

John M. Farris

Jonathan & Jana Finder

Sondra & Bill Fondren

Germantown Chamber of Commerce

Kathy & J.W. Gibson

Sharon & Lee Grinspan

Dr. & Mrs. Ramesh C. Gupta

Barbara Boone Hanemann

Mike Harless

Scotty & Cicely Hendricks

Rich & Jennifer Hughes

Pamela E. Ireland

Chuck Irwin & Saundra Messinger

Mary & Mark Jenkins

Bill & Barbara Johns

Steve & Pam Johnson

Jay & Kristen Keegan

Andrea & Robert Kerlan

Dorothy O. Kirsch

Patricia & Gary Koester

Peggy C. Larkin

Cathy & Patrick Lawton

Dick & Jo Anne Leike

Jim & Linda Lloyd

Jeffrey F. & Emily McEvoy

Dr. Norris & Lauren McGehee

Judy & Mickey McLellan

Larry Mendelson

Linda Milbradt

Joyce & Bill Miles

Katy & Patrick O’Connor

Dr. Frank & Sarah Ognibene

Honorable Mike Palazzolo

Joel & Ann Parker

Linda Pelts

Steven & Rebecca Priddy

The Proctor Family

Marty Regan

Susan & Joseph Robinson, III

Carol & Mike Ross-Spang

Jeff & Lauren Rower

Claire Revels Shapiro

Dr. & Mrs. Marvin Shapiro

Mr. & Mrs. John C. Sheffield, III

James & Linda Shoemaker

Kathy Simonetti

Rouben & Elizabeth Simonian

Ann Schaefer Smith

Allyson Smothers

Grace & Frank Uhlhorn

Jo Vail

Jeanette & William H. Watkins, Jr.

Sarah & William H. Watkins, III

Mary E. Welsh

Eileen & Steven Wishnia

SPONSORSHIP

GPAC SPONSORSHIPS ARE AN EXCELLENT WAY TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS AND CULTIVATE COMMUNITY RECOGNITION AS A SUPPORTER OF THE ARTS.

PERFORMANCE SPONSORSHIPS INCLUDE:

EACH SPONSORSHIP IS CUSTOMIZED TO BENEFIT THE SPONSOR AS WELL AS GPAC. TYPICALLY, BENEFITS INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

Recognition (season program, Lawton Lobby signage, website, marketing materials, and social media)

Complimentary tickets to GPAC performances, plus discounts for additional tickets

Invitations to donor receptions, including the Delores Kinsolving Patron Lounge during performances

Contact Parke Kennedy, Director of Development

901-751-7505

parke@gpacweb.com

Education Sponsor - $1,000

Day Sponsor - $1,750

Community Sponsor - $2,500

Show Sponsor - $5,000-$10,000

Series Sponsor - $10,000

Season Sponsor - $20,000

DONATE

WE RELY ON YOUR SUPPORT IN ORDER TO DELIVER THE KIND OF EXCELLENCE ON THE STAGE AND IN OUR MANY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT YOU AND OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY HAVE COME TO EXPECT.

GPAC is a wonderful public-private partnership. The City of Germantown built the theater and continues to maintain the building, as well as provide all salaries and benefits for City employees working at GPAC. Thanks to this generous support, GPAC donors can be confident that 99% of all donations go directly to programming and educational outreach. However, the need doesn't stop there. Contributions from Presenters Circle members, Jazz Society members and other donors including businesses, grantors and local organizations represent a very important source of income for GPAC. We rely on your support in order to deliver the kind of excellence on the stage and in our many educational programs that you and our entire community have come to expect. Your donation of any amount is truly vital to our mission and financial well-being. 

SUPPORT US

Please support GPAC through individual or corporate gifts, sponsorships, gifts of stock, or bequests. 

CONTACT

Parke Kennedy
Director of Development
parke@GPACweb.com
(901) 751-7505

Jazz Set

JOIN THE GPAC JAZZ SET!

"Gloria and I encourage you to become a member of “THE JAZZ SET.” Your support reinforces GPAC’s Jazz in the Box program and our commitment to continue presenting some of the world’s finest musicians, in the most exciting jazz venue in the Mid-South."
~Jack N. Schaffer

2024-2025 GPAC JAZZ SET MEMBERS:

Sheila & Carlton Anderson

Dr. Esmond & Pamela Arrindell

Susan & Bob Baker

Dr. Neal & Joey Beckford

Sheila Betts

David & Patti Bradford

Honorable George H. Brown, Jr.

Mike & Dotty Carter

Thomas Chu, M.D.

Diane Foner Coons & John Coons

Preston H. Dorsett

John Dunbar

Patti & Lew Ellis

Sondra & Bill Fondren

Mary & Ricky Fortin

Dr. John & Casey Gleysteen

Phil & Lori Goetz

Sharon & Lee Grinspan

David & Margo Holt

Elaine & Paul Hoover

Mary & Mark Jenkins

Fred & Dorothy Johnson

Steve & Pam Johnson

Jolana & Hubert Jordan

Susanne & Bruce Landau

Syd & Lauren Lerner

Dr. and Mrs. Bill Mariencheck

Phyliss Massey

Jeffrey F. & Emily McEvoy

Debbie & Robert Meyers

Linda Milbradt

Joyce & Bill Miles

Dr. Frank & Sarah Ognibene

Frances & Gary Paulson

Alyce & Thomas Price

Meryl Shahun Rosen

Jack & Gloria Schaffer

Joel Schaffer & Dr. Kristin Hall

Dr. Cortez & Leathia Ward

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Warren

Jocelyn Dan Wurzburg

Dr. Lisa & Kevin Young

CONTACT

Parke Kennedy
Director of Development
parke@GPACweb.com
(901) 751-7505