Individual Giving and Membership
With Chicago Humanities, there’s always more to explore. The more events you experience, the more they open up to you.
Join the conversation: Become a Member!
Chicago Humanities members enjoy discounted tickets, free programs, special invitations, and presale windows, all while supporting our mission!
If you enjoy lively conversations, engaging performances and inspirational events, don't miss out on the range of humanities programs by attending only one event!
From politics to literature to comedy to art, each festival provides a diverse array of speakers and performers, curated by our creative team. Membership makes attending each festival more convenient and affordable, and allows us to continue to provide initiatives that benefit all, like student and teacher tickets and our award-winning accessibility initiatives. Our membership benefits continue below.
Contact us for more information at
development@chicagohumanities.org
(312) 661-1028 x2
Membership Levels
Friends – $125.00
- Member presale window
- 20% discount on all tickets and books offered as part of book bundle programs*
- Member communications to keep you informed of news, presales, discounts, member lounges, and free programs
Collaborators – $250.00
- Two complimentary tickets to Chicago Humanities programs per festival season
- Plus the benefits listed above
Advocates – $500.00
- Four complimentary tickets to Chicago Humanities programs per festival season
- Plus the benefits listed above
Laureate Circle – $1,000.00
- Six complimentary tickets to Chicago Humanities programs per festival season
- Exclusive invitation to a private member event
- Plus the benefits listed above
Humanist Circle – $3,000.00
- Two complimentary tickets to all Chicago Humanities programs with reserved seating*
- Two custom VIP badges for all reservations
- Up to 10 guest tickets to use throughout the year, with discounted tickets for book bundle programs
- Exclusive invitation to a private member event
- Member communications from Chicago Humanities staff for presales, discounts, member lounges, and free programs
Producer Circle – $5,000.00
- Four complimentary tickets to all Chicago Humanities programs with reserved seating*
- Four custom VIP badges for all reservations
- Opportunity for additional guest tickets to programs and special events throughout the year, upon request, with discounted tickets for book bundle programs
- Exclusive invitation to a private member event
- Member communications from Chicago Humanities staff for presales, discounts, member lounges, and free programs
*Some exclusions may apply/when available
Questions? Please contact the Development Team at (312) 661-1028 ext. 2 or development@chicagohumanities.org. We’re always happy to hear from you!