Bringing the World’s Stage to Nebraska
World-class art doesn’t happen in isolation — it happens when artists are given the time, trust, and context to do their best work.
At Crossroads, artistic excellence emerges through meaningful collaboration: international artists working alongside Nebraska musicians, new works taking shape through residencies, and performances that reflect both global mastery and local voice.
By investing in artistic excellence, supporters help position Nebraska as a place where ambitious, boundary-pushing work is not only presented, but created, recorded and preserved — work that resonates locally, travels nationally, and contributes meaningfully to the cultural conversation. The result is lasting artistic impact: new collaborations, new repertoire, and a creative legacy that extends far beyond a single performance or festival week.
Sponsor
A Concert
Lead Partner – Omaha Showcase Underwriter (40k)
$
40000
What you make possible
More about the Omaha Showcase
https://nebraskamusicfest.org/concert/omaha-showcase-2026/
Flagship showcase: fully produces the Omaha Showcase; Community gathering: powers a free, high-impact event for diverse audiences; Artist-first excellence: delivers top-tier production, care, and visibility.
This level reflects the full cost of the Omaha Showcase—artists, staging, sound/lighting, crew, venue infrastructure, and event coordination.
Recognition
Recognized as Lead Sponsor in all the materials for the Omaha Showcase (estimated attendance 3,000-4,000) and the festival at large; thanked from the stage at all festival concerts.
Name and/or Logo on Omaha Showcase big screen; prominent visibility on our website.
Hospitality: 10 VIP hospitality packages (Food and Drink Vouchers) for Omaha Showcase on July 25th plus reserved seating; 10 invitations to Pre-festival VIP event (OMA);
Program Booklet: Name/Logo on Back Cover; Full spread ad; prominent listing on donor page
Omaha Orchestra Finale Underwriter (25k)
$
25000
What you make possible
Read More about this concert here:
https://nebraskamusicfest.org/concert/orchestra-finale-omaha/
Finale at Strauss: powers the festival orchestra’s culminating performance; Orchestral excellence: funds rehearsal, conductor coordination, and essential production; Shared experience: keeps this signature finale welcoming and accessible.
This level reflects the core cost of the Omaha Orchestra Finale—rehearsal time, conductor coordination, and technical production.
Recognition
Listed as the Underwriter for the Omaha Orchestra Finale in the Program booklet and thanked from the stage at all Omaha Concerts
Hospitality: 8 VIP hospitality packages (Food and Drink Vouchers) for Omaha Showcase on July 25th plus reserved seating; 8 invitations to Pre-festival VIP event (OMA);
Invitation to the musicians’ post-concert party on Aug. 2, after the Omaha Finale.
Program Booklet: Full spread ad; prominent listing on donor page
Lincoln Orchestra Finale Underwriter (25k)
$
25000
What you make possible
Read More about this concert here:
https://nebraskamusicfest.org/concert/orchestra-finale-lincoln/
Kimball finale: powers the festival orchestra’s culminating Lincoln performance; Musical refinement: supports rehearsal, conductor coordination, and essential production for clarity and precision; Community connection: keeps this signature concert accessible and welcoming.
This level reflects the core cost of the Lincoln Orchestra Finale—rehearsal time, conductor coordination, and technical production.
Recognition
Named as the Underwriter for the Lincoln Orchestra Finale in the Program booklet and thanked from the stage at all Lincoln Concerts.
Hospitality: 8 VIP hospitality packages (Food and Drink Vouchers) for Omaha Showcase on July 25th plus reserved seating;
Invitation to informal artist party after the Lincoln Finale (LNK)
Program Booklet: Full spread ad; prominent listing on donor page
Lincoln Showcase Underwriter (25k)
$
25000
What you make possible
Read More about this performance here:
https://nebraskamusicfest.org/concert/lincoln-showcase-at-stransky-park/
KZUM partnership: powers a showcase rooted in local culture and creative exchange; Artist visibility: spotlights festival and regional artists together; Open-door energy: keeps the event welcoming and widely accessible.
This level reflects the core cost of the Lincoln Showcase—artist fees, staging, sound, and event coordination for a free public performance.
Recognition
Listed as the Underwriter for the Lincoln Showcase in the Program booklet and thanked from the stage at all Lincoln events.
Hospitality: 8 VIP hospitality packages (Food and Drink Vouchers) for Omaha Showcase on July 25th plus reserved seating;
Invitation to informal artist party after the Lincoln Finale (LNK)
Program Booklet: Full spread ad; prominent listing on donor page
La Folia Global (LNK) Underwriter (15k)
$
15000
What you make possible
Read More about this Performance here:
https://nebraskamusicfest.org/concert/la-folia-global-lincoln/
International touring project: brings La Folia Global to the Glenn Korff Recital Hall; Global reach: a collaboration touring Finland (2024) and Denmark/Sweden (2027); Artistic distinction: supports the rehearsal and production standards this work demands.
This level reflects the core cost of La Folia Global (Lincoln)—artist fees, rehearsal prep, travel coordination, and technical production.
Recognition
Recognition & Hospitality: Concert sponsor credit + stage thank-you at La Folia Global (Glenn Korff Recital Hall, July 29);
Name/logo on Gene Leahy Mall big screen during Omaha Showcase; Prominent website listing (with link);
6 VIP packages (food & drink vouchers + reserved seating) for Omaha Showcase (July 25); 6 invites to Pre-Festival VIP Event (Omaha); Invitation to informal Artist Party (Lincoln);
Program Booklet: Full-page ad; Prominent donor listing.
La Folia Global (OMA) Underwriter (15k)
$
15000
What you make possible
Read More about this performance here:
https://nebraskamusicfest.org/concert/la-folia-global-omaha/
International touring project: brings La Folia Global to Omaha; Global momentum: toured Finland (2024) and scheduled for Denmark/Sweden (2027); Artistic excellence: supports the rehearsal and production standards this work demands.
This level reflects the core cost of La Folia Global (Omaha)—artist fees, travel coordination, rehearsal prep, and technical production.
Recognition
Recognition: Named as the concert sponsor and thanked from the stage at the performance of La Folia Global in Omaha on July 28th.
Name/Logo placement on Gene Leahy Mall big screen during Omaha Showcase; prominent visibility with link on our Website.
Hospitality: 6 VIP hospitality packages (Food and Drink Vouchers) for Omaha Showcase on July 25th plus reserved seating; 6 invitations to Pre-festival VIP event (OMA)
Program Booklet: Full-page ad; Prominent Listing on Donor Page
Heart to Heart at BLUEBARN Underwriter (15k)
$
15000
What you make possible
Read more about this Performance Here:
https://nebraskamusicfest.org/concert/heart-to-heart-at-bluebarn/
BLUEBARN intimacy: powers a close, personal evening of music; Artist expression: supports cross-genre collaboration in a relaxed setting; Human connection: creates a warm, welcoming room where artists and audiences meet up close.
This level reflects the core cost of Heart to Heart—artist fees, rehearsal coordination, technical production, and venue partnership.
Recognition
Recognition: Named as the concert sponsor and thanked from the stage at the performance of Heart to Heart at BLUEBARN in Omaha on July 28th.
Name/Logo placement on Gene Leahy Mall big screen during Omaha Showcase; Prominent visibility with link on our Website.
Hospitality: 6 VIP hospitality packages (Food and Drink Vouchers) for Omaha Showcase on July 25th plus reserved seating; 6 invitations to Pre-festival VIP event (OMA)
Program Booklet: Full-page ad; Prominent Listing on Donor Page
Chamber Music Concert Underwriter (15k)
$
15000
What you make possible
Chamber excellence: brings festival artists together in an intimate, high-caliber program; Artistic refinement: supports the rehearsal time and precision this repertoire demands; Up-close listening: offers world-class musicianship at close range.
This level reflects the core cost of Lincoln Chamber Music—artist fees, rehearsal prep, and technical production.
Recognition
Recognition: Named as the concert sponsor and thanked from the stage at the Chamber Music Concert in Lincoln at the Glenn Korff School of Music on July 31.
Name/Logo placement on Gene Leahy Mall big screen during Omaha Showcase; prominent visibility with link on our Website.
Hospitality: 6 VIP hospitality packages (Food and Drink Vouchers) for Omaha Showcase on July 25th plus reserved seating; 6 invitations to Pre-festival VIP event (OMA); Invitation to informal artist party (LNK)
Program Booklet: Full-page ad; Prominent Listing on Donor Page
ííS at Gallery 1516 Underwriter (10k)
$
10000
What you make possible
Immersive tech: funds the extensive sound setup and coordination that shapes the environment; New sound world: delivers a performance that transports listeners.
This level reflects the core cost of iiS—rehearsal preparation, advanced sound production, and detailed technical setup.
Recognition
Listed in Program booklet as concert sponsor and thanked from the stage at ííS’s performance at Gallery 1516 on July 24th.
Logo/name with link on website; Listing on festival’s “About” page.
Hospitality: 4 VIP hospitality packages (Food and Drink Vouchers) for Omaha Showcase on July 25th plus reserved seating; 4 invitations to Pre-festival VIP event (OMA); Invitation to informal artist party (LNK)
Program Booklet: half page ad; listing on donor page
Mixed Harmony Underwriter (10k)
$
10000
What you make possible
See More about this Performance Here:
https://nebraskamusicfest.org/concert/mixed-harmony/
Cuban-rooted authenticity: powers an evening performed by six regional and national artists of Cuban heritage; Artistic collaboration: supports rehearsal and coordination across distinct voices and traditions; Intimate energy: brings the full concert experience to life.
This level reflects the core cost of Mixed Harmony—artist fees, rehearsal prep, technical production, and coordination.
Recognition
Listed in Program booklet as concert sponsor and thanked from the stage at Mixed Harmony’s performance on July 26th.
Logo/name with link on website; Listing on festival’s “About” page.
Hospitality: 4 VIP hospitality packages (Food and Drink Vouchers) for Omaha Showcase on July 25th plus reserved seating; 4 invitations to Pre-festival VIP event (OMA); Invitation to informal artist party (LNK)
Program Booklet: half page ad; listing on donor page
Sponsor
An Artist
Sponsor an Artist (full sponsorship–5k)
$
5000
What you make possible
Complete participation: supports an artist’s full involvement in the festival, from performance through rehearsal and collaboration.
True cost: in most cases, $5,000 closely reflects the real expenses required to bring one artist to the festival, support their work, and present them professionally.
Creative contribution: enables the development of new work when needed, including commissioning, arranging, or adapting repertoire for the festival’s ensembles and forces.
A Full Artist Sponsorship covers all the expenses for an artist’s participation in the festival including fees, travel to and from Nebraska, accommodation during the festival week, and often a modest commissioning or arranging fee.
Recognition
Listed as Full Sponsor on your chosen artists, biography page on our website, on their biography in the Program booklet and in any concert page where they are a featured artist.
Choose your artist here: www.NebraskaMusicFest.org/Artists
Logo/name with link on website; Listing on festival’s “About” page.
Hospitality: 2 VIP hospitality packages (Food and Drink Vouchers) for Omaha Showcase on July 25th plus reserved seating; 2 invitations to Pre-festival VIP event (OMA); Invitation to informal artist party (LNK)
Program Booklet: quarter page ad; listing on donor page
Sponsor an Artist (basic sponsorship–3k)
$
3000
What you make possible
Fair compensation: supports an artist’s professional fees during the festival, guided by a daily-rate approach with adjustments based on role and scope.
True-cost support: in most cases, $3,000 closely reflects a fair fee plus essential on-the-ground support for an artist participating across the full 8-day festival period.
Artist care: includes local transportation and meals—practical support that makes a major difference for artists working a demanding, rehearsal- and performance-heavy schedule.
A Basic Artist Sponsorship supports an artist’s fees for an 8-day stay at the festival, along with local transportation and meals; the most essential investment for the festival’s core work.
Recognition
Listed as Contributing Sponsor on your chosen artists, biography page on our website, on their biography in the Program booklet and in any concert page where they are a featured artist.
Choose your artist here: www.NebraskaMusicFest.org/Artists
Listing on festival’s “About” page.
Hospitality: 2 VIP hospitality packages (Food and Drink Vouchers) for Omaha Showcase on July 25th plus reserved seating; Invite to informal artist after party (LNK)
Program Booklet: 50% discount on all ads; Listing on donor page
Help Launch
Our Record Label
Core Partner – Record Label (25k)
$
25000
What you make possible
Label foundation: establishes the artistic and production infrastructure required to launch and sustain Crossroads Collective Records.
Creative permanence: supports the recording, mastering, and distribution of new works so they can live beyond the festival stage.
National reach: positions Nebraska-based and festival artists for broader circulation through streaming, touring, and press.
A Core Partner level gift supports the full production and release of a Crossroads recording—covering studio sessions, mixing, mastering, artwork, and digital distribution—ensuring that new collaborations born at the festival reach audiences far beyond Nebraska. Contact Erik Higgins (ehiggins@NebraskaMusicFest.org) to learn more about upcoming releases.
Recognition
Recognition & Hospitality: Recognized as a Core Partner on the label landing page and in release credits; Access to exclusive pre-release events; Early access to all new releases; Signed copies of all new releases during the year;
Logo/name with link on website; Listed on the festival “About” page; 8 hospitality packages (food and drink vouchers) for Omaha Showcase (July 25) with reserved seating; 8 invitations to Pre-Festival VIP Event (Omaha); Invitation to informal Artist Party (Lincoln); Program Booklet: Full-page ad; Prominent donor listing.
Catalyst – Record Label (15k)
$
15000
What you make possible
New work on record: advances recording and production of pieces born through collaborations and residencies; Studio refinement: supports professional sessions, mixing, and mastering; Wider audience: positions releases for digital distribution and national reach.
Supports studio sessions and post-production—moving a live festival collaboration into a professionally produced recording that reaches audiences beyond Nebraska.
Recognition
Recognition & Hospitality: Recognized as a Catalyst on the label landing page and in release credits; Access to exclusive pre-release events; Early access to all new releases;
Logo/name with link on website; Listed on the festival “About” page; 6 hospitality packages (food and drink vouchers) for Omaha Showcase (July 25) with reserved seating; 6 invitations to Pre-Festival VIP Event (Omaha); Invitation to informal Artist Party (Lincoln); Program Booklet: Full-page ad; Prominent donor listing.
Steward – Record Label (10k)
$
10000
What you make possible
Record + finish: supports key stages of recording, mixing, and mastering; Artistic integrity: preserves the depth of festival collaborations on record; Release momentum: strengthens distribution and promotion beyond festival week.
Supports studio time and post-production coordination—moving a festival collaboration from live performance to a polished, widely shared release.
Recognition
Recognition & Hospitality: Recognized as a Steward on the label landing page and in release credits; Access to exclusive pre-release events;
Logo/name with link on website; Listed on the festival “About” page; 4 hospitality packages (food and drink vouchers) for Omaha Showcase (July 25) with reserved seating; 4 invitations to Pre-Festival VIP Event (Omaha); Invitation to informal Artist Party (Lincoln); Program Booklet: Half-page ad; Prominent donor listing.
Cultural Investor – Record Label (5k)
$
5000
What you make possible
Mix + master: funds professional finishing for top-tier sound; Release-ready: covers final production steps to deliver a complete album; Beyond the festival: ensures distribution so audiences can hear it anywhere.
Supports the mixing, mastering, and digital distribution of one album—turning a festival-born collaboration into a polished release with national and international reach.
Recognition
Recognition & Hospitality: Recognized as a Cultural Investor on the label landing page and in release credits;
Logo/name with link on website; Listed on the festival “About” page; 2 hospitality packages (food and drink vouchers) for Omaha Showcase (July 25) with reserved seating; 2 invitations to Pre-Festival VIP Event (Omaha); Invitation to informal Artist Party (Lincoln); Program Booklet: Quarter-page ad; Donor page listing.
Artist Sponsor – Record Label (3k)
$
3000
What you make possible
Artist recording: funds one artist’s recording work for a specific release; Studio focus: supports dedicated session time and preparation; Fully realized performance: captures each artist’s voice at a professional level.
Supports one featured artist’s recording sessions—turning a festival collaboration into a release-ready album for mixing, mastering, and distribution.
Recognition
Recognition & Hospitality: Recognized as an Artist Sponsor of an upcoming label release;
Listed on the festival “About” page; 2 hospitality packages (food and drink vouchers) for Omaha Showcase (July 25) with reserved seating; Invitation to informal Artist Party (Lincoln); Program Booklet: 50% discount on all ads; Donor page listing.
Friend – Record Label (1.5k)
$
1500
What you make possible
Digital distribution: delivers one album to major streaming platforms; Release readiness: covers the admin/tech coordination for a professional launch; Expanded reach: shares festival-born work beyond Nebraska.
Supports the distribution and release coordination for one album—so the music is published properly and reaches listeners nationally and internationally.
Recognition
Recognition & Hospitality: Name listed in the album credits of the next upcoming release;
Listed in the Festival Program Booklet; 2 hospitality packages (food and drink vouchers) for Omaha Showcase (July 25) with reserved seating; Program Booklet: 25% discount on all ads; Donor page listing; 2 festival T-shirts.
Ways to Give
Give Online Today
Donate HERE with a secure credit card transaction, or call Executive Director Olga Smola at (402) 450-7978; or email at osmola@NebraskaMusicFest.org
Mail a check
Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival
4005 Davenport St.
Omaha, NE 68131-2325
Checks can be made out to the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival
Donor Advised Funds
Ensure that you make the most of your tax-beneficial DAF by recommending a gift to the Festival.
Our non-profit EIN number is 83-3364344
Gifts of Stock
Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival accepts publicly traded stocks and securities. To give a gift of appreciated stock free of capital gains tax, please contact Olga Smola to obtain the detailed instructions. Please note that it is important to notify the Festival prior to any stock transfer in order for us to properly identify and acknowledge your gift.
Olga Smola, Executive Director: osmola@NebraskaMusicFest.org // 402 730 2340
Matching Gifts
To maximize your gift, contact your HR department to determine if your company participates in a matching gifts program. Your matching gift may qualify you to receive additional Festival benefits.
Installments
Support Crossroads through convenient and flexible quarterly or monthly credit card installments. Please contact Olga Smola to set up your gift or set it up directly at GiveButter: https://givebutter.com/Crossroads_2024
Olga Smola, Executive Director: osmola@NebraskaMusicFest.org // 402 450 9798
IRA charitable Rollover
If you are age 70½ or above, you are qualified to make a meaningful, tax-free gift through an IRA charitable rollover, as part of the required minimum distribution.
Our non-profit EIN number is 83-3364344
Honorary and Memorial Gifts
Celebrate or remember the life of someone special with a contribution to the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival. Honorary and memorial gifts are a wonderful way to celebrate a loved one’s enthusiasm for the performing arts and cultural expression. You will receive a tax receipt and the Festival can notify the honoree or the honoree’s family members of your thoughtful contribution (upon request). The amount of your donation will be kept confidential.
