Our most adventurous season ever is here, and a generous donor for the second year in a row has offered us a matching grant challenge…
It’s no secret that these are tricky times for the arts. But the Cherry is proud to be thriving despite the challenges! To that end, we are delighted to launch a MATCHING GRANT CHALLENGE! We’ve had the great good fortune of an anonymous donor –– for the second year in a row! –– who has offered to match every penny up to $10,000 we can raise between now and October 15. Can you help us reach our goal? Every dollar you commit will be doubled!
The 2026-27 Season is our most wild and adventurous ever! And our plan is to raise $10,000 to bring thrilling and unexpected arts to our community. You may have first come to know us for original, international works of theater, but as Ithaca’s multidisciplinary hub, we never stopped innovating, expanding the landscape of the arts in our town.
Do you remember the headphone walking plays of our early years? Since then, we have expanded into movement-based theatre, aerial performances, our gallery and studio spaces, and just this year –– Cherry Music! We are also the home to many of Ithaca’s crucial arts organizations who don’t have physical spaces of their own, including our wonderful Arts Partners. With your investment, who’s to say what new amazements might blossom in our community!
Please join us now to help ensure that Ithaca has a home for adventurous arts! As always, every donation of $75 and up makes you a member of the Cherry for 2026-27 season. If you’re already a member, please consider making a further contribution to help us reach our goal and double your dollars by October 15, 2026!