Sponsor a Seat
Give the gift of ballet. Make a lasting impact.
At Pointeworks, we believe ballet should be experienced by all — not just those who can afford it. That’s why we created Sponsor a Seat, an initiative that opens our performances to students, veterans, first responders, and first-time audience members through donor-funded tickets.
In 2025, we gave away over $11,000 in tickets — reaching new audiences and building future generations of dance lovers and artists. With your support, we can do even more.
How It Works
A fully sponsored seat is $120
You can donate monthly or make a one-time gift
Sponsored seats are distributed through schools, veteran networks, student organizations, and community groups
Your donation directly supports our mission to make ballet more accessible and inclusive
“I loved it — and the great thing is my kids and wife loved it too. It feels good to be able to introduce them to culture.”
— Eric, U.S. Army Veteran and Sponsored Seat Recipient
Gift Levels
Monthly Giving
$10/month – Support one sponsored seat in one year
$25/month – Sponsor one seat every few months
$50/month – Double your impact
$100/month – Become a lead supporter of accessibility
One-Time Giving
$30 – Contribute toward a sponsored seat
$60 – Cover half a seat
$120 – Sponsor one full ballet experience
$240+ – Sponsor multiple seats or a classroom group
Personalize Your Gift
When you give, you can:
Dedicate your seat in honor of someone special
Include a short message to be shared with the recipient
Choose whether to remain anonymous
Receive occasional updates on the impact of your gift
Why It Matters
167 tickets donated in Irvine this season
10 seats gifted to UCSD students through a mental wellness partnership in La Jolla
15% of Barclay Theatre seats donated
Dozens of first-time audience members introduced to ballet
“The performance took us on a journey that will stay with me for some time… true beauty in motion.”
— Pointeworks audience member
For Businesses: Corporate Sponsorships
Support the arts. Strengthen your community. Align your brand with meaningful impact.
Pointeworks offers tailored sponsorship packages for companies, foundations, and local businesses who want to help make ballet more accessible.
Corporate Giving Levels
Community Partner – $1,200
Sponsor 10 seats
Recognition in digital programs and on our website
Arts Advocate – $3,000
Sponsor 25 seats
Company logo + link on website
Recognition on social media
Optional in-person engagement with recipient groups
Premier Access Partner – $6,000+
Sponsor 50 or more seats
All of the above
Inclusion in select press efforts
To start a corporate sponsorship conversation, please contact Christian Griggs-Drane at
development@pointeworks.org
or give now using the link below.
