CHF has brought leading thinkers and provocative conversations to live stages across Chicago for 30 years. You can help ensure we're around for our diamond anniversary!
Becoming a member is the best way to support, celebrate, and enjoy CHF’s Year of Power and 30th anniversary programming all year long.
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Did you know that ticket sales cover less than 20% of our costs?
Your membership gifts make it possible for thousands of people to be part of extraordinary conversations, enjoy creative performances, and learn from experts across disciplines. Each year, CHF presents over 100 public programs across the city–from Evanston to the Loop, from Pilsen to South Shore. Supporters like you cover nearly 80% of the Festival's budget. Your membership helps keep the Festival accessible to the widest possible audiences.
Looking for a unique gift for friends and family?
Consider gifting a Chicago Humanities Festival membership–your loved one will get access to exceptional programming all year long, and you get to support an organization you love. To give a gift of a membership, please call (312) 661-1632.
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Being a member of the Chicago Humanities Festival is especially meaningful during this unprecedented and challenging time. Your support keeps CHF alive as we adapt to our new digital format, and ensures our programming is free, accessible, and open to anyone online.
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Member and donor support drives 100% of our free digital programming. These inspiring and vital conversations are possible because of people like you. Thank you!