Friends of Mondavi Center
Friends of Mondavi Center is a dedicated donor-based organization of arts-loving volunteers whose purpose is to assist the Mondavi Center’s presenting program with education, outreach, fundraising, and audience development. Friends engage in a variety of activities that support these programs and annually contribute thousands of hours and raise thousands of dollars to benefit Mondavi Center Arts Education.
Friends provide an invaluable link to the Sacramento region as they represent the Mondavi Center, the region’s premier performing arts venue. When you join Friends of Mondavi Center, you choose the activities which you prefer and the commitment level that best suits you. In addition, you work with other Friends who share your interests.
Contact Us
To connect with a fellow Friend and for more information, please email: FRIENDSOFMONDAVI@GMAIL.COM
How to Become a Friend
Donate a minimum of $125 to the Mondavi Center Annual Fund
Check the box “I would like to become a Friend of the Mondavi Center” on the donation page.
Mondavi Center Tours
Join one of the Friends of Mondavi Center’s volunteers for a guided tour of Mondavi Center’s Jackson Hall, Vanderhoef Studio Theatre and Yocha Dehe Grand Lobby.
Learn more about the building’s physical features and the operations of a vibrant arts facility. Tours are free but require reservations.
Reservation Information Coming Soon.
Activities & Programs
ACTIVITIES
The Friends Events Committee organizes several events throughout the year and the Membership Committee fosters stewardship and mentoring for new members with a variety of activities throughout the year.
AUDIENCE ENRICHMENT
The Audience Enrichment Committee focuses on communication with the adult community. The goal is to provide community outreach so that more people are aware of the vast array of performance arts that occur at the Mondavi Center each season. In addition, the committee wants to make community members aware of the educational activities that are held within the framework of the Mondavi Center and presented by the Friends of Mondavi Center.
Engagement & Support
SCHOOL MATINEE TICKET PROGRAM
A primary focus of the School Outreach Committee is to administer funds raised at Friends Events for the School Matinee Ticket Program. Annually, the committee selects a school district and specified school programs to receive tickets to a Mondavi Center school matinee. Many of these students may not otherwise have an opportunity to attend a performance at the Mondavi Center. These schools are chosen based on an application process that ensures the principals’ support.
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR UC DAVIS STUDENTS
Friends support special events for UC Davis at the Mondavi Center, such as the Fall Welcome Event and quarterly Student Appreciation Days before finals week. These events encourage UC Davis students to learn about their student benefits and engage with the performing arts.
USHERS
Ushers are present at every school matinee performance. They greet and help the students and teachers to their seats and provide general assistance. Our ushers take great pleasure in welcoming young audiences to the Mondavi Center.