For over two extraordinary decades, Ars Nova has been a champion for new voices and a nurturing home for artists with big dreams to take big swings. Ars Nova publicly launched the Big Dreams, Big Swings Campaign in 2026 to raise $5 Million above-and-beyond our annual budgets to ensure the resiliency and sustainability of New York City’s premier home for emerging talent.
This campaign is a bridge to Ars Nova’s next chapter and the next generation of Ars Nova artists. We recognize the nonprofit theater model is not going back to the way it was before, and Ars Nova needs the same depth of support that we’ve always offered our own artists. Now we are the ones who need the time and space to innovate, experiment, and thrive. More than ever before, Ars Nova needs its community — the people who believe that risk-taking theater, comedy, and music must continue to have a home in New York City.
Become part of our campaign committee and enjoy the highest level of recognition, as well as naming opportunities at our 54th Street hub. Most importantly, your support will ensure we can navigate this challenging moment, and build momentum by showing our community standing up for the important work Ars Nova does. To learn more about the Campaign Committee, contact Managing Director Mac Ingram at mingram@arsnovanyc.com.
Help an artist Dream Big & Swing Big by sponsoring a world premiere production, or yearlong artist residency with bespoke recognition, invitations, and an insider look at the creative process.
Your name will be commemorated for the next decade on a uniquely Ars Nova donor wall mural in the front lobby, welcoming audiences and artists nightly to our 54th Street home.
Sometimes one night at Ars Nova is all it takes to change an artist’s life forever. And one of those magical nights is going to be all thanks to you. You’ll get to be Ars Nova royalty for an evening with a proclamation ceremony naming it “[Your Name Here] Night” at Ars Nova with a commemorative framed certificate and souvenir photo; a boozy private pizza party for you and 7 guests; and 8 tickets to that night’s performance with the best seats in the house.
For all gifts $1,500 and up: etch your name onto our backstage graffiti wall, alongside the brilliant artists who will grace our stages over the next decade.
Campaign gifts of any level will be recognized in Ars Nova’s show programs through June 2029.
CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP
Steve Johnston
Luis A. Miranda, Jr
Jenny Steingart
Ryan Cotton & Michael Baskowski
Jason Eagan & Zach Shaffer
Dana Kirchman & Mark Wiedman
Alisa & Scott Lessing
Doug & Debbie Rappaport
Alexandra Shiva & Jonathan Marc Sherman
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