Celebrating 10 years of the Cherry Arts!
Here’s your opportunity to fuel the next 10…
It’s no secret that these are tricky times for the arts. But the Cherry is proud to be thriving despite all challenges! To that end, we are delighted to be launching our first ever MATCHING CAMPAIGN! We have had the great good fortune of an anonymous donor who has offered to match every penny up to $10,000 we can raise between now and Sep 15. Can you help us reach our goal? Every dollar you commit will be doubled!
2025 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Cherry! And our plan is to raise $1,000 for every year we’ve brought thrilling and unexpected arts to our community. You may have first came 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, and our gallery and studio spaces. 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 Ithaca over the next 10 years!
As the campaign proceeds, keep an eye on our socials and visit this page to follow our progress and find lots of celebrations of our first 10 years, including memories of our favorite shows, interviews with collaborators, and other nuggets!
Please join us now to help ensure that Ithaca has a home for innovative arts for the next 10 years! As always, every donation of $75 and up makes you a member of the Cherry for 2025–26 season. If you’re already a member, please consider making a further contribution to help us reach our goal and double your dollars by Wed Sep 15!