The Robert Tobin Society represents the pinnacle of membership at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, a circle of visionary arts patrons whose generosity helps ensure that the spirit of creativity thrives in San Antonio. With an annual contribution of $10,000 or more, members of this exclusive society provide vital support to the Generation Next Education Initiative and the Tobin Center’s year-round community engagement programs, building creative classrooms and opening doors for new audiences to experience the performing arts. In appreciation, Robert Tobin Society members receive access to premier VIP experiences: from exclusive events to unforgettable performances that celebrate the transformative power of the performing arts.
Named in honor of Robert Lynn Batts Tobin, the Society pays tribute to a man whose lifelong dedication to the performing arts continues to shape San Antonio’s cultural landscape. A passionate collector, patron, and creative visionary, Robert Tobin championed opera, theater, and art on both local and national stages.
The Tobin Center itself stands as a living tribute to his legacy. Built upon the historic foundation of the city’s former Municipal Auditorium; originally dedicated by his great uncle, Mayor John W. Tobin; the Center embodies a century of family commitment to culture and community. When the Bexar County Performing Arts Center Foundation reimagined the site in 2008, generous support from The Tobin Endowment ensured that Robert’s name would forever grace a place dedicated to the pursuit of artistic excellence.
For those who join the Robert Tobin Society, each gift carries forward this enduring spirit of philanthropy and purpose. Membership is both a privilege and a statement, a reflection of each members commitment to the arts as a cornerstone of civic life and an investment in the creativity that defines San Antonio’s future.
Robert Tobin Society Benefits
- Four complimentary dinners at TASTE Fine Dining
- Complimentary pre-show and intermission beverages in the Denman Founders Lounge for you and up to two guests per membership (H-E-B Hall performances only)
- Complimentary pre-show beverages at the Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater
- Ten complimentary tickets to the performances of your choice (Based upon availability, some restrictions apply for rentals/resident company performances)
- Waived rental fees for one private event in one of these Tobin venues: Feik Rotunda, McLaughlin Rotunda, Denman Founders Lounge, Will Naylor Smith Plaza (Terms and conditions apply, does not include hard costs including production, security, janitorial, or food/beverages)
- Complimentary valet parking
- Recognition as a Robert Tobin Society Member on 17 digital monitors throughout the building
- VIP Concierge Service - Waived fees with ticket purchases
- Luxury box upgrade opportunities
- Denman Founders Lounge access
- 25% off at TASTE Fine Dining for membership term
- Invitations to membership events
Annual Minimum Investment: $10,000
Benefits are valid for two members per membership term.
Flexible payment options are available.
The fair market value of the Robert Tobin Society is $2,000. Donors can decline the cash value benefits (complimentary tickets, beverages, TASTE Fine Dining, and waived rental fees) for membership in the Society to be fully tax deductible. Please Renee Garvens at [email protected] for more information.
The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.
