Peak Performances - Arts and Cultural Programming

PEAK Performances at Montclair State University is dedicated to producing and presenting world-class, accessible, and engaging live performances across a wide range of artistic disciplines. By supporting PEAK Performances, you are helping to bring innovative and diverse art to our campus and community, connecting students, faculty, staff, and local residents to groundbreaking performances from a variety of cultures, styles, and periods. 

PEAK Performances develops, produces, and presents world-class live performances that are accessible and meaningful. We bring a wide array of artists from diverse cultures, styles, and disciplines to Montclair State University, providing opportunities for both artistic expression and community engagement. Our programs foster learning, creativity, and participation, with an emphasis on connecting students, faculty, and the broader community through the arts.

Our mission goes beyond just showcasing performances; it fosters creativity and sparks dialogue within the community. Your donation ensures that these performances remain free or low-cost, ensuring accessibility for all, regardless of background or financial means. Contributions also support the integration of live art with academic learning, providing invaluable educational opportunities to students and enhancing the public service aspects of Montclair State University’s College of the Arts. Your gift directly contributes to bringing world-class live performances to Montclair State University and the surrounding community.


$20,000
Let's get started early - Louis Gilleran, MD '79 Challenge
Raise $10,000 to unlock $20,000 from Louis Gilleran, MD '79!
$10,000 / $10,000 Raised
Completed
$21,500
Twilight Donor - Karl W. Huelsenbeck
Beginning 4:00 p.m. through midnight - get to 50 donors to unlock $21,500
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$20,000
Scrofani Donor Challenge
We can unlock $20,000 when 1,000 donors make a gift thanks to the generosity of Manny '61 and Meg Scrofani
1,000 / 1,000 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
Fund Donor Leaderboard
Which University Fund is getting the most participation?
Rank Fund Donor Leaderboard Donors
1 The Fund for Montclair State 552
2 Football 246
3 Women's Basketball 166
4 Lacrosse Men's and Women's 90
5 Men's Basketball 72
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Leaderboard
Which fund has raised the most dollars on One Day for Montclair
Which fund has raised the most dollars on One Day for Montclair
Rank Department Raised
1 The Fund for Montclair State $284,111.83
2 Feliciano School of Business $76,214.75
3 John J. Cali School of Music $37,875.00
4 Swimming and Diving $23,946.45
5 Football $23,723.95
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$8,000
Alumni Challenge - Halfway There Challenge
Halfway There Challege! Let's get 50 more donors to unlock $8,000 from alumna, Judy Graef '66
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$50,000
Anonymous Alumna Challenge
Get to 250 alumni donors to unlock $50,000
250 / 250 Donors
Completed
$150,000
Eisen Challenge
Eisen Challenge - Let's go Red Hawks! Thanks to the generosity of the Eisen's, we have a 1:1 match. When we come together to raise $150,000, we can unlock $150,000. Let's Go Red Hawks!
$150,000 / $150,000 Raised
Completed
Leaderboard
Who's going all in for One Day for Montclair?
The entire Montclair community of alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and friends coming together. Let's see who's going all in for One Day and transforming every day!
What is your relationship to Montclair State University?
Rank Answer Amount
1 Alumni $183,309.19
2 Friend $106,365.04
3 Faculty/Staff $29,379.65
4 Parent $22,453.28
5 Student $5,699.83
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Leaderboard
Transforming Every Day by Decade for One Day
Transforming Every Day by Decade for One Day
What decade did you graduate?
Rank Answer Amount
1 2000-2009 $15,139.16
2 2010-2019 $9,943.32
3 1980-1989 $8,810.00
4 1990-1999 $7,070.24
5 1970-1979 $4,938.83
6 1960-1969 $1,494.08
7 2020-2022 $1,244.21
8 2024 $698.40
9 2023 $420.00
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