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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
- 20% off discount on tickets*
- Member pre-sale window for programs
- 20% off books offered as part of book bundle programs
- Members-only receptions, events, and free programs (at least one 1 program and 1 reception per Festival)
- Opportunity to provide feedback on Festival events and programs via members-only surveys
Collaborators – $250.00
- 2 complimentary tickets per Festival (4 per year)*
- Members-only receptions, events, and free programs (at least 2 free programs and 2 receptions per Festival)
- Plus the benefits listed above
Advocates – $500.00
- 4 complimentary tickets per Festival (8 per year)
- Invitations to exclusive member events, including events with featured presenters
- Plus benefits listed above
Laureate Circle – $1,000.00
- Concierge ticketing services providing personal customer support for reservations via phone and email
- 6 complimentary tickets per Festival (12 per year)*
- Invitations to exclusive member events, such as presenter receptions
- Opportunity to provide feedback on Festival events and programs directly with Chicago Humanities staff
- Plus the benefits listed above
Humanist Circle – $3,000.00
- 2 complimentary tickets to all Chicago Humanities programs with reserved premier seating*
- 2 custom VIP badges with e-scanning for all reservations
- Discounted book bundle programs
- Invitations to exclusive Humanist Circle events, such as private dinners and presenter receptions
- Up to 10 guest tickets to use throughout the year, with discounted tickets for book bundle programs
- Annual thank you gift
- Plus the benefits listed above
Producer Circle – $5,000.00
- 4 complimentary tickets to all Chicago Humanities programs with reserved premier seating*
- 2 custom VIP badges with e-scanning for all reservations
- Opportunity for additional guest tickets to programs and special events, upon request
- Plus the benefits listed above
*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!