Stern Grove Festival Legacy Campaign

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In 2004, Stern Grove Festival Association launched the Legacy Campaign to fund renovations and build an endowment.

Legacy Campaign Goals

• Create a one-of-a-kind performing arts venue with state-of-the-art features
• Enhance and protect the natural beauty of Stern Grove
• Endow the Festival's mission for generations to come

$15 million capital improvements
$5 million endowment
$20 million total

Design Features

Celebrated landscape architect Lawrence Halprin designed a stunning new vision for Stern Grove. His design improves the beauty, safety, and longevity of this San Francisco landmark.

Phase I
Construction completed before the 2005 Season, including:

• Comfortable stonework terrace seating in the concert meadow.
• New patron and artist facilities.
• Improved pathways and accessibility.

Phase II
Construction completed in the fall of 2006:

• Erosion and landslide protection on the northern hillside.
• New entry archway at 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard.

New Entry Archway