Support WHBPAC

Founded in 1997, Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center is the premiere performing arts organization on Long Island’s East End. We exist to meet the needs of our community with unique opportunities for performing art lovers of all ages.

Support WHBPAC by purchasing tickets, sponsoring a performance, or becoming a donor to enjoy unparalleled access to our jewel-box theatre. Your generosity allows us to bring the world-class performing arts experiences to our stage that you know and love. In addition to our Mainstage performances, we offer a thriving year-round Arts Academy, host summer camps, and work with local organizations to serve as many communities as possible through intentional programming, school day performances, and so much more. From special events, fundraisers, and performances for our community, Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center is the best venue for live entertainment on Long Island.

Individual Giving

The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center (WHBPAC) thrives because of the generosity of our supporters. Your contribution — at any level — is a direct investment in world-class programming, vital arts education, and the future of culture on the East End.

Annual Gifts

Friend: $150+ ★ Supporter: $250+ ★ Benefactor: $500+

• Names listed in the playbill on an annual basis
• Receive newsletter and other mailings
• Advance notice of shows
• Purchase during non-circle donor priority period.

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Donor Circles

Join a Donor Circle for added benefits. Donors who have contributed $2,500 or more and reaffirmed their commitment to the Center from May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025 are listed in this program. Donations can be cash/check, credit card, or securities, and can be made as a five year pledge.

All amounts are total lifetime giving.

Contact Tiffany Attardo at 631.288.2350 Ext. 121 for stock or cryptocurrency transfer information, or mail your tax-deductible contribution made payable to WHBPAC to this address:

WHBPAC
76 Main Street
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978

Planned Giving: Leave a Legacy That Transforms Lives

For over a quarter of a century, the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center has been the cultural heart of the East End. You know us as more than just a venue; we are a vibrant, year-round community resource dedicated to providing a greater understanding and appreciation of the arts.

You have seen firsthand the magic created on our stage—the world-class music, the stunning dance, the engaging comedy, and the breakthrough cinema. You have also witnessed the profound impact of our premier arts education programs, reaching the widest and most diverse audiences, regardless of socio-economic status.

Now, we invite you to take the next, profound step: to create a lasting legacy that ensures the curtains never close on the WHBPAC experience.

A planned gift is a visionary act that secures the cultural future of Westhampton Beach and the entire East End. It's a way to support the WHBPAC without impacting your current finances, guaranteeing that future generations can enjoy world-class performing arts, inspiring educational opportunities, and the enrichment of our community’s quality of life.

What is Planned Giving?

Planned giving involves making a commitment—whether through your will, trust, or other financial arrangements—that will benefit the WHBPAC at a later date. These gifts often offer significant tax benefits while allowing you to maintain control of your assets throughout your lifetime.

The most common form of planned giving is a simple bequest in your will.

Ways to Incorporate WHBPAC In Your Legacy

There are many ways to make a planned gift. We encourage you to discuss these options with your attorney or financial advisor to find the best fit for your financial and philanthropic goals.

• Bequests in a Will or Trust: A specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate designated to WHBPAC. This is the easiest gift to arrange.
• Beneficiary Designations: Naming WHBPAC as a beneficiary of a Retirement Plan (IRA, 401k) or a Life Insurance Policy. These assets often pass to us tax-free.
• Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA): Transferring cash or assets to us in exchange for fixed, guaranteed payments for life.
• Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT): Placing assets in a trust that pays income to you (or other beneficiaries) for a set period, with the remaining principal going to WHBPAC.
• Gifts of Stock or Property: Assets that have appreciated in value may offer a greater tax benefit than an equivalent cash gift.

Ready to Learn More?

Making a planned gift is simple, but we understand you may have questions. Our team is here to help you confidentially explore your options without obligation.

Talk to Your Advisor

Consult with your personal financial planner or attorney. We can provide them with the language needed to include us in your documents.

Notify Us

If you have already included us in your plans, please let us know! We would love to thank you and acknowledge the lasting legacy you will be helping to create.

Thank you for considering a gift that will shape the future of the WHBPAC!

Sponsorship Opportunities

At the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, we rely on visionary partners to help us fulfill our mission. Your commitment goes beyond the stage—it's an investment in the cultural heart of the East End.

Sponsorship is the critical fuel that empowers WHBPAC to stretch its reach, enabling us to bring the very best world-class performing arts and arts education to our Westhampton and Eastern Long Island audience. Opportunities range from sponsoring a spectacular Mainstage performance or underwriting a vital program of our Arts Academy, to exclusive promotional sponsorships of key organizational assets like bar cups or ticket stock.

Your support ensures:

• Artistic Excellence: Funding the cost of bringing top-tier, global talent to our stage.
• Community Access: Sustaining our premier Arts Education programs, ensuring access for all, regardless of socio-economic status.
• Economic Enrichment: Contributing positively to the local economy and enhancing the cultural vibrancy of our community.

Sponsoring WHBPAC is not just a generous, tax-deductible gift; it’s an opportunity to join an exclusive circle of supporters who receive unparalleled access and visibility. Our curated suite of benefits is designed to deepen your connection to the arts and honor your commitment:

You will receive elite visibility with prominent recognition in your sponsored program’s promotional materials, including playbills, venue signage, our website, and pre-show acknowledgments from the stage. Our partners also enjoy exclusive access through invitations to special pre- and post-show meet-and-greet receptions with your sponsored artist or artists (when available), and receive the VIP experience with complimentary invitations to other select donor events throughout the season. Ultimately, your partnership secures powerful bragging rights or brand alignment with the quality, excellence, and cultural leadership that defines the WHBPAC.

To discuss current opportunities or to create a custom sponsorship package that meets your philanthropic and marketing goals, contact Christine Alford at 631-288-2350 ext. 117.

Naming Opportunities

Auditorium Seats

“Own” your favorite seat in our Mollie Parnis Livingston Auditorium! Many seats are already taken, but we still have some prize ones left for you and your family. Or name a seat in a loved one’s honor.

To discuss current opportunities or to create a unique naming opportunity that meets your philanthropic and marketing goals, contact Christine Alford at 631-288-2350 ext. 117.

Walk of Fame

Every stone tells a story. Your stone will be engraved with your name or personal message – you can dedicate a stone to remembering a loved one, celebrating a new baby, or even a beloved pet. You even have two Walk of Fame choices – our theatre walk under the marquee, and our Arts Academy walk on Sunset Avenue. Either one is a wonderful way to support the arts in Westhampton Beach, and this tax-deductible gift will last for generations. Etch your love of WHBPAC in stone!

Please be aware that the Walk of Fame stones are part of a busy sidewalk; they will naturally experience wear from pedestrian use, weather conditions, and other factors. We are committed to maintaining the sidewalks in a condition that ensures safe passage at all times. However, WHBPAC cannot be held accountable for any wear and tear to your donated Walk of Fame stone beyond three years from the date of your donation. After this time, any requests for repairs to address the natural weathering of your stone will be considered based on the practicality and cost of the necessary work, and a further donation may be needed for restoration.

Buy A Stone on the Walk of Fame or Buy A Stone on the Arts Academy Walk

Advertise in our Playbill

Looking for a stand-out, affordable way to promote your business while supporting the cultural heart of the East End? Advertise in the official Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Playbill.

We have worked together to build a Performing Arts Center that now draws in patrons from all over Long Island. Since 1998, we have had a positive economic impact on restaurants, boutiques, galleries, construction companies, real estate agencies, and others that choose to partner with us.

Your targeted ad placement offers premium visibility, placing your business directly in the hands of more than 27,000 highly engaged patrons each year. Crucially, your advertising appears 52 weeks out of the year—in every single performance playbill, May to May, weighted seasonally as dictated by the nature of the East End.

The WHBPAC attracts a uniquely affluent, desirable, and motivated audience. Your advertising reaches patrons who consistently demonstrate high discretionary spending and cultural engagement.

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