Phoenix arts news: $2 million gift for Arizona Opera's chamber series at the Herberger
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In a round-up of Phoenix art news, Kerry Lengel covers the recent gift of $2 million from Kay and Ron McDougall.
“They see the potential in it to create community impact. Opera as a business model relies heavily on philanthropy to make it happen. I consider us to be primarily in the inspiration business.”