MAKE A ONE-TIME DONATION, OR SUBSCRIBE ANNUALLYPAS is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations to PAS are tax-deductible. Charitable contributions at all levels are recognized and acknowledged, and directly support musician fees, outreach activities, and artist presentations. Make a one-time general fund or endowment donation today or set up an annual donation subscription by clicking here.All donations and sponsorships purchased online are processed through our e-commerce vendor, PayPal. Donations and sponsorships can be made using a credit/debit card. A PayPal account is not needed to make a donation or sponsorship. Your donation or sponsorship is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
CONTRIBUTE TO THE ENDOWMENT FUNDIn order to ensure an enduring legacy of fine music in the Placitas community, PAS created an endowment fund, which is now securely maintained and managed by the Albuquerque Community Foundation. Remember, also, that many companies match gifts to charitable organizations, and that PAS is a qualified organization for such matching, as well as for tax-free distributions from qualified investment funds. Donate today by clicking here. Choose the endowment fund option from the drop-down menu. There is an opportunity to designate your donation in memoriam. On the second page of the checkout process, click on the “+” symbol next to ‘Write a note’, and type your designation into the pop-up text box.All donations made online are processed through our e-commerce vendor, PayPal. Donations can be made using credit/debit card. A PayPal account is not needed to make a donation or sponsorship. Your donation or sponsorship is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Become a Donor
Ensure the Future of PAS
WHAT IS THE HELIOS SOCIETY?Named after the original Helios String Quartet that started Placitas Artists Series more than 36 years ago, this program recognizes supporters who look to the future and desire to make a legacy gift.Create your legacy and a bright future for the Placitas Artists Series. Consider becoming a member of the Helios Society, a planned giving program that honors and recognizes you for the commitment you make today to sustain Placitas Artists Series programming into the future. More information about this opportunity is forthcoming.
Helios Legacy Society
Placitas Artists Series
Music & Art in the Foothills
PAS COULD NOT EXIST WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF VOLUNTEERS AND BOARD MEMBERSPlacitas Artists Series is a volunteer-supported organization, with an active board of directors, and a group of dedicated volunteers. Volunteers provide support to concerts and art exhibits, set up refreshments for receptions and intermissions, work in committee to choose future performances, jury artist submissions for exhibits, assist with fundraising, and so much more.Board members serve as organization leadership in the areas of musical programming, visual arts, publicity and marketing, house management, information technology, and the executive functions of president, vice president, secretary and treasurer.We are always seeking volunteers across all lines of service. If you are interested, see a board member during a concert, leave a voicemail message at 505.867.8080, or send an email to info@placitasarts.org. Thank you for considering service to our organization to help us continue to bring quality music and art to the foothills of Placitas.
Become a Volunteer or Join the Board
SPONSORSHIPS BRING QUALITY MUSICAL PROGRAMS TO PASTicket sales cover only a portion of the costs to present qualityconcerts. Please consider becoming a concert sponsor. Sponsors receive recognition on our website and in all program materials, enjoy front row seating at the concert sponsored, and receive invitations to special events. You can purchase a sponsorship online, using the links by level below. Concert Sponsor Levels•Diamond: $10,000 - Annual Series Sponsor•Platinum: $5,000•Gold: $3,000•Silver: $1,500•Bronze: $750All donations and sponsorships purchased online are processed through our e-commerce vendor, PayPal. Donations and sponsorships can be made using credit/debit card. A PayPal account is not needed to make a donation or sponsorship. Your donation or sponsorship is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
2024-2025 Concert SponsorsSally & Jack Curro - Platinum Sponsors - Jonathan Mamora concertDeborah Hanna - Platinum Sponsor - Hermitage Piano Trio concertClaudia & Robert Moraga; The Cates Team at RBC Wealth Mgmt. -Gold Sponsors - Erinys String Quartet concertLilith Ren & Judith Roderick - Gold Sponsors - Jonathan Mamora concertRondi & Duane Thornton - Gold Sponsors - Erinys String Quartet concertWendy Wilkins & Jay Rodman - Gold Sponsors - Altura Ensemble concertCindy & Allen Bourne - Silver Sponsors - Patterson/Sutton concertBJ & Alan Firestone - Silver Sponsors - Erinys String Quartet concertShelley & Herb Koffler - Silver Sponsors - Alexis Corbin concertBarb Reeback & Del Packwood - Silver Sponsors - Alexis Corbin concertAnne Grey Frost & Doris Fields - Carmelo de los Santos concertBarbara Butler & Glenn Porter - Bronze Sponsors - Erinys String Quartet concertBarbara Butler & Glenn Porter - Bronze Sponsors - Jonathan Mamora concertJoann & Scott Mackenzie - Bronze Sponsors - Alexis Corbin concertHarriet & James Neal - Bronze Sponsors - Hermitage Piano Trio concertDianna & John Shomaker - Bronze Sponsors - Patterson/Sutton concert
2024-2025 DONORSJames Antosiak - Whole NoteDevi Brashar Lawrence & Charles Lawrence - Whole NotePlacitas Winery/Belknap - Whole NoteEvelyn & Gerhard Salinger - Whole NoteMichael Carpenter - Half NoteWendy Ingram - Half NoteJean Roberts - Half NoteRoger Blatz - Quarter NoteJuanita O. Brown - Quarter NoteHelene & John Dickel - Quarter NoteJackie Ericksen - Quarter NoteNorma Libman - Quarter NoteSally & Ralph Skelley - Quarter NoteKathleen & Robert Sturm - Quarter NoteSusan & Richard Tresh Fienberg - Quarter NoteAllisane Apple - Eighth NoteJanice C. Conavay - Eighth NoteColleen & Arthur Sheinberg - Eight Note
Endowment Fund Donors
New Donors, 38th Season - Nora Timmons Kate MillerAnonymous ^Kathleen and Douglas Barrett^Tabbetha Bennett & Bob Davidson^Jadvyga Biskis^Roxanne and Roger Blatz^Cindy and Allen Bourne^Bunny and Leland Bowen^John Bullock^Ruth BurstromBarbara Butler and Glenn Porter^Patt and George Cain^Laurel CallanMary and Dave Colton^Janice C. Conavay^Karen Cox and Richard Reif^
Sally and John Curro^Scott DeuelDiane DeJeanHélène and John Dickel^Brenda EdgeingtonJackie Ericksen^Shirley and Robert Ericson^Barbara FirestoneDawn FosterAnne FrostSusan HarperAileen Garriott^Helen Grevey and Jay Hertz^Mary and Samuel Goldman^Lois Gonzales^Jessica Gordon^Vicki Gottlieb^Deborah Gullo^Anne Hays EganSusanne and Harold Heide^Eileen Grevey Hillson and David Hillson^
Mary HofmannGlenn Ingram^Joan Jander^Eve Kaye and Steve Karmesin^Shelley and Herb Koffler^Avi Kriechman^The Lackner Family Endowment Fund^Samantha Lapin and Dale Atkinson^Judy LabovitzBeverly Ledbetter^Sandra LiakusBevan MansonClaudia Moraga^Mary and Ted Morse^Harriet and James Neal^Patti Nemeth and James McCracken^Diane and Robert Orchard^Robert PalmerMargaret PalumboSusan G. Manegias ParkeBarbara Reeback and Del Packwood^Lilith Ren
Jean Roberts^Judith Roderick^Audrey Ross and Allen Harrison^Ann Rustebakke^Anne SingerKaren Stone^Gerhard and Evelyn Salinger^Lois Sharp^Simon Shima^Dianna and John Shomaker^Nancy Skeens^Kay and Chuck Smith^Mimi Tung and Lorne Robinson^Rondi & Duane ThorntonAnna Tummelson^Geri and Larry Verble^Patricia and Wolfgang Vogt^D.J. and John Warren^Snow and Jeff WatsonEva Weddington and James Antosiak^Wendy Wilkins and Jay Rodman^^ Multiple year Donors
BOARD MEETING DATES 2023-2024August 9, 2023September 13, 2023October 18, 2023November 8, 2023December 13, 2023January 10, 2024February 7, 2024March 13, 2024April 10, 2024May 8, 2024June 12, 2024 (Annual Meeting & Retreat)Meetings are at 3:00 PM, second Wednesday of month, except as noted. Meetings are held at Placitas Community Library and are open to public attendance.
Donations Made in Memory Of Shirley EricsonRon and Sue Cheuvront and Cheuvront family Clark, Donald, and Rich familiesKaren Cox and Richard ReifCynthia and Thomas HutchinsonEleanor JugleAnn and David KepleyOrville and Jeane MarlettClaudia and Robert MoragaHarriet and James NealPlacitas Artists Series Board of DirectorsElizabeth TyhurstWilliam WallsPhyllis Wilke
Donations Made In Memory Of
Roger Blatz, in memory of - Roxanne Beebe Blatz, Life Companion & Very Best Friend Priscilla Sears Patt CainPhyllis Clerihue, in memory of - Patt CainAnne Hays Egan, in memory of - Patt CainHarriet and James Neal, in memory of - Glenn Ingram
The Ordogne Family, in memory of - Adam Burke RitchieSteve Palmer and Avi Kreichman, in memory of - David CramerPAS Board of Directors, in memory of - Roxanne Beebe Blatz Patt Cain Thomas Hanna Glenn Ingram Steve Palmer Norman Roderick Priscilla SearsRio Grande Games, in memory of - Adam Burke Ritchie
MAKE A ONE-TIME DONATION, OR SUBSCRIBE ANNUALLYPAS is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations to PAS are tax-deductible. Charitable contributions at all levels are recognized and acknowledged, and directly support musician fees, outreach activities, and artist presentations. Make a one-time general fund or endowment donation today or set up an annual donation subscription by clicking here.All donations and sponsorships purchased online are processed through our e-commerce vendor, PayPal. Donations and sponsorships can be made using a credit/debit card. A PayPal account is not needed to make a donation or sponsorship. Your donation or sponsorship is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Become a Donor
CONTRIBUTE TO THE ENDOWMENT FUNDIn order to ensure an enduring legacy of fine music in the Placitas community, PAS created an endowment fund, which is now securely maintained and managed by the Albuquerque Community Foundation. Remember, also, that many companies match gifts to charitable organizations, and that PAS is a qualified organization for such matching, as well as for tax-free distributions from qualified investment funds. Donate today by clicking here. Choose the endowment fund option from the drop-down menu. There is an opportunity to designate your donation in memoriam. On the second page of the checkout process, click on the “+” symbol next to ‘Write a note’, and type your designation into the pop-up text box.All donations made online are processed through our e-commerce vendor, PayPal. Donations can be made using credit/debit card. A PayPal account is not needed to make a donation or sponsorship. Your donation or sponsorship is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Become an Endowment Member
WHAT IS THE HELIOS SOCIETY?Named after the original Helios String Quartet that started Placitas Artists Series more than 36 years ago, this program recognizes supporters who look to the future and desire to make a legacy gift.Create your legacy and a bright future for the Placitas Artists Series. Consider becoming a member of the Helios Society, a planned giving program that honors and recognizes you for the commitment you make today to sustain Placitas Artists Series programming into the future. More information about this opportunity is forthcoming.
SPONSORSHIPS BRING QUALITY MUSICAL PROGRAMS TO PASTicket sales cover only a portion of the costs to present qualityconcerts. Please consider becoming a concert sponsor. Sponsors receive recognition on our website and in all program materials, enjoy front row seating at the concert sponsored, and receive invitations to special events. You can purchase a sponsorship online by utilizing the by-level links below. Concert Sponsor Levels•Diamond: $10,000 - Annual Series Sponsor•Platinum: $5,000•Gold: $3,000•Silver: $1,500•Bronze: $750
Sponsor a Concert
PAS COULD NOT EXIST WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF VOLUNTEERS AND BOARD MEMBERSPlacitas Artists Series is a volunteer-supported organization, with an active board of directors, and a group of dedicated volunteers. Volunteers provide support to concerts and art exhibits, set up refreshments for receptions and intermissions, work in committee to choose future performances, jury artist submissions for exhibits, assist with fundraising, and so much more.Board members serve as organization leadership in the areas of musical programming, visual arts, publicity and marketing, house management, information technology, and the executive functions of president, vice president, secretary and treasurer.We are always seeking volunteers across all lines of service. If you are interested, see a board member during a concert, leave a voicemail message at 505.867.8080, or send an email to info@placitasarts.org. Thank you for considering service to our organization to help us continue to bring quality music and art to the foothills of Placitas.
