Make a one-time donation or become a member of NON:op Open Opera Works

NON:op Open Opera Works was founded in 2013 with the vision of participation, collaboration, and open access to the arts. We deploy innovative artistic platforms and facilitate in-person and online projects rooted in historical and contemporary social concerns. We rely on contributions from supporters like you. Grow with us and consider making a donation today.

With your contribution, NON:op will continue to:

  • Support artist commissions and performer fees
  • Support neighborhood soundwalks, teaching artists, and interns
  • Support artists’ visibility by hosting live streams, talks, workshops, and salons

Become a Member

Members receive discounts on all of our live in-person or online events, free NON:op T-shirts / CDs, and invitations to pre- and post-show events and panel discussions.

The Gas Heart, On the Cusp
Jennifer Woodrum, Christophe Preissing, Oli Harris, Kao Ra Zen in The Gas Heart, On the Cusp. Photo by Forestt LeFave.

Make a Donation

NON:op accepts donations of any amount or in-kind contributions that support our programs. See below for donation levels and gifts. Thank you!

Viral Silence
Allen Moore’s Ground/Work at Viral Silence in the Auburn Gresham Neighborhood of Chicago. Photo by Eddie Quinones.

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Membership and Donation Levels and Gifts

Membership Levels

All members at $10 per month or more receive gifts at the $100 donation level.

Donation Levels

  • $25: Select one T-Shirt or CD
  • $50: Select two T-Shirts or CDs
  • $75: Select three T-Shirts or CDs
  • $100: Select 4-6 T-Shirts or CDs

Donation Instructions

  • Click on the Donate or Membership button.
  • At the Paypal donation page, select the donation level:
    $25 (1 item), $50 (2 items),
    $75 (3 items), $100 (4-6 items)
  • At the checkout page, please note which item(s) you would like in the notes field.
  • Include your complete shipping address as indicated.
  • Complete your donation.

$250 Donation or $25 Membership

Personal soundwalk with NON:op’s founder, Christophe Preissing

NOTE: Soundwalk giveaway is valid for one year in a Chicago neighborhood. Location and timing will be determined by donor and founder.

HPSCHD@50 T-Shirts

HPSCHD@50 T-Shirts
(large only)
available in yellow, orange and neon green

Musicircus T-Shirt

Musicircus T-Shirts
(one color – large, XL only)
“You Won’t Hear a Thing, You’ll Hear Everything”

John Cage CDs

John Cage • Lejaren Hiller HPSCHD Redux
Solo Performances by Robert Conant and George Boski
EMF 087

John Cage CDs

An Evening Of John Cage: Birdcage / Hpschd
John Cage Birdcage / Hpschd Cage-Hiller
EMF CD 081 (limited quantities)

John Cage CDs

John Cage Reunion
Joel Chadabe and Donald Gillies with electronic realizations by William Blakeney
EMF 086 (limited quantities)

John Cage CDs

John Cage A Dip in the Lake
Blakeney, Young, Boski, Malone, O’Brien, Mino
EMF CD 080 (limited quantities)


Support NON:op and buy a t-shirt available through our Bonfire fundraising campaign!


To learn how to be an event or project sponsor in the 2023 season, please contact us at non@nonopera.org.