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At Meany Center, we believe that performing arts have the power to bring people together through shared experiences that enrich our cultural understanding, lift our spirits and delight our senses. Our public events and donor events are designed to celebrate this transformative power and strengthen the Meany arts community by connecting our audience and members, not only with the artists we present, but with each other.
The Donor Lounge at Intermission
Eat, drink and be merry! Located on the Mezzanine level, the Meany Lounge welcomes donors at the Patron level ($500+) and above to join us for complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages during intermission or pre-show receptions. Please bring your Meany Lounge Membership Card or Lounge Pass for admittance. (If you forget to bring it, don't worry, we'll let you in!)
For a list of performances with an intermission or pre-show reception, please inquire in advance: 206-685-2819 or supportmeany@uw.edu
Meany Society Events
Donors at the Distinguished Patron giving level ($1000+) will have the opportunity to meet some of their favorite artists during the season with special events such as post-show champagne toasts and backstage meet and greets. For members of the Meany Society, ($5000+) you will also receive invitations to special dinners and events with artists outside of Meany Hall.
For additional information on upcoming events, please contact Francesco D’Aniello at 206-685-2819 or fdanie94@uw.edu
Meany Arts Tours
Join us on an exclusive Meany Arts Tour!
Go behind the artistic curtain with Executive Director, Michelle Witt, at festivals around the country and world. Each tour is uniquely tailored for our group with memorable artistic, cultural and culinary adventures. Past tours have included the Spoleto Festivals in Umbria, Italy, and Charleston, South Carolina; Cervantino Festival in Guanajuato, Mexico; Spanish Arts & Cultural Tours in the North, South and Central regions of Spain; and Southern France’s Avignon and Aix-en-Provence Festivals.
Upcoming Meany Arts Tour: Rosendal Chamber Music Festival in Norway | August 3–13, 2024.
Escape the summer heat and venture to Norway to attend the Rosendal Chamber Music Festival!
Founded in 2016 by pianist and Artistic Director Leif Ove Andsnes, the Rosendal Chamber Music Festival has established itself as one of the most interesting and unique festivals of its kind. Exploring a different theme each year centered around a particular composer or musical period, Rosendal has made its international mark as “a small but big festival in the wilds of Norway” (El Pais), “rich and precious for the quality of the performers and for the depth of its themed programs” (La Repubblica). Traveling at the height of summer season, with fresh mild air, outdoor dining and vibrant city streets, our journey will take you for up-close encounters with famous and surprising art masterpieces, remarkable historic sites, ravishing Norwegian landscapes and exciting new museums. The rhythm of our itinerary works hard to provide a pleasant, wide-ranging experience with a generous sprinkling of outdoor activities, including an amazing sculpture park in Oslo, a fun-filled funicular ride in Bergen and a remarkable fjord ferry cruise — all resplendent in the Scandinavian summer.
We begin our Norwegian adventure discovering Oslo’s urban cosmopolitan panache and unexpected great museums. We continue to Norway’s “second city”, colorful Bergen, famous for its beautiful historic port and jaw-dropping natural surroundings. Then we take a ferry ride through stunning fjords for our four-night stay in Rosendal to attend all of the concerts of the Rosendal Chamber Music Festival. We return to Bergen for a final day of relaxing pursuits.
Tour Highlights:
• Attend all the classical concerts, lectures and music events at the four-day Rosendal Festival.
• Visit the Munch Museum, one of the most exciting new art museums in Europe of the last twenty years. See its terrific collection, including the famous Scream, and admire its beautiful waterfront architecture. Dine at the elegant rooftop restaurant of the Munch Museum with unrivalled views over Oslo.
• Visit the private sculpture collection in Ekeberg Park, featuring works by major artists.
• Visit the lovely villa of composer Edvard Grieg.
• Enjoy a guided walk through Bergen’s UNESCO World Heritage port district of Bryggen.
• Sample craft beers at a renowned brewery in Bergen.
• Take a spectacular ferry ride to Rosendal and enjoy a four-night stay in this delightful Norwegian village surrounded by majestic mountains, fjords, and waterfalls.
For additional information on upcoming tours, please contact Cristi Benefield at 206-616-6296 or cristi@uw.edu