Individual Support
Luminato Festival brings together people who believe in the transformative power of art, and who want to help shape our city’s cultural future.
Your support helps Luminato Festival champion visionary artists, bring extraordinary ideas to life, transform unexpected spaces, share diverse and inspiring stories, and create experiences that connect people through art. As a Luminato Festival donor, you’re not simply supporting a festival, you’re helping imagine what’s possible for art in Toronto.
*Tax receipt is provided for all donations above $25.
Artistic Director Circle
Donation of $25,000 and above
The Artistic Director Circle offers an insider’s connection to the ideas, artists and creative process behind the festival.
In addition to all Immersive Circle benefits, members enjoy:
- Exclusive gatherings with Luminato Festivals’s Artistic Director to explore programming ideas and the festival’s future.
- Behind-the-scenes access to the artists, curators and producers shaping Luminato.
- International travel opportunities with Luminato Festival’s Artistic Director and creative team, experiencing leading festivals and artistic work around the world.
Contact
Natasha Udovic if you need more information about the Artistic Director Circle.
Program Support
Donation of $10,000 and above
- All benefits included in the Immersive Circle
- Recognition on a program of your choosing during the festival
- Invitations to exclusive parties during the festival with behind-the-scenes access
- A dedicated ticketing concierge, ensuring the best seats for your favorite Festival shows
- Complimentary tickets for festival shows
Contact
Emma Holt
for more information about the Program Support.
Immersive Circle
Donation of $1,000 to $9,999*
- Invitations to private festival moments and year-round events with Luminato artistic leadership and festival artists
- Recognition on festival materials such as Luminato’s Annual Report
- Invitations to exclusive parties during the festival with access to Festival Artists
- Invitation to exclusive programming launch events
*Also includes monthly donors with annual contributions between $1000 and $9999
Contact
Joyce Waquil to learn more about the Immersive Circle or donate below.
City Lights
Donation of $100 - $999*
- Recognition on the website
- Access to complimentary surprises during the festival
*Also Includes monthly donors with year contributions under $999
Contact
Joyce Waquil
to learn more about becoming a Luminato Community supporter or donate below.
Luminato Community Supporter
Donation up to $99
- Luminato’s Newsletter
- Complimentary offers from Luminato’s partners
Contact
Joyce Waquil to learn more about becoming a Luminato Community supporter or donate below.
Artistic Director Circle
Donation of $25,000 and above
The Artistic Director Circle includes all benefits included in the Immersive Circle and invites individuals who want to make a lasting impact on Toronto’s arts scene, engage in the creative process, and enjoy exclusive curated experiences.
Participate in regular gatherings with the Artistic Director to discuss programming ideas, review upcoming plans, and contribute to Luminato’s future.
Opportunities to travel abroad with Luminato Festival’s Artistic Director and the team of curators and producers
Current opportunities:
- Donors at this level have the opportunity to travel abroad with Luminato Festival’s Artistic Director and the team of curators and producers.
Travel opportunities:
In January 2025, a group of donors traveled to Australia to experience Olivia Ansell's final festival as Director of Sydney Festival. In September 2025, a group of donors traveled to Lyon, France to experience La Biennale de Lyon Danse.
Contact
Natasha Udovic if you need more information about the Artistic Director Circle.
Program Support
Donation of $10,000 and above
- All benefits included in the Immersive Circle
- Recognition on a program of your choosing during the festival
- Invitations to exclusive parties during the festival with behind-the-scenes access
- A dedicated ticketing concierge, ensuring the best seats for your favorite Festival shows
- Complimentary tickets for festival shows
Contact
Emma Holt for more information about the Program Support.
Immersive Circle
Donation of $1,000 to $9,999
(Monthly donors with year contributions between $1000 and $9999)
- Invitations to private festival moments and year-round events with Luminato artistic leadership and festival artists
- Recognition on festival materials such as Luminato Festival’s Annual Repport
- Invitations to exclusive parties during the festival with access to Artists
- Invitation to exclusive programming launch events
Contact
Joyce Waquil to learn more about the Immersive Circle or donate below.
City Lights
Donation of $100 to $999
(Monthly donors with year contributions under $999)
- Recognition on the website
- Access to complimentary surprises during the festival
Contact
Joyce Waquil to learn more about the City Lights or donate below.
Luminato Community Supporter
Donation up to $99
- Luminato’s Newsletter
- Complimentary offers from Luminato’s partners
Contact Joyce Waquil to learn more about becoming a Luminato Community supporter or donate below.
