Local Legends

Leading by example in support of the arts and community engagement.

Extraordinary Support

Overture’s Local Legends lead by example in their support of the arts and community engagement. Local Legends give $100,000 to support operations and programs at Overture Center for the Arts and every spring this giving serves as a challenge to the Madison community to match their generosity. Overture’s annual Match Campaign makes the arts available to all in Madison and beyond.

Previous Local Legends

  • Marriott Daughters Foundation

    2022/23 Local Legend

  • Deirdre Garton

    2021/22 Local Legend

  • Norman and Barbara Mittelstaedt Berven

    2018/19 Local Legends

The reason I continue to go to exhibitions and arts performances at Overture Center is because I want to experience the feelings of wonder and awe, over and over again. I’ve been very blessed in my life, and my family history is one of sharing, so I decided to give this gift to Overture to help make it possible for everybody to have arts experiences like I’ve had.

Deirdre Garton

2021/22 Local Legend

A history of Local Legends

See a full list of the generous individuals who contributed gifts of over $100,000.

Interested in becoming a local legend?

Reach out to us at development@overture.org.

Judy Ham Headshot

Director of Individual Giving

Judy Ham

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