Supporting
Ways to Support Luminato
Our patrons and supporters are vital to Luminato's success. Each year, many generous and visionary individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies make significant financial investments in Luminato's artistic presentations and educational programs.
You are invited to become part a growing circle of arts lovers who enable Luminato to bring Toronto's creativity to the world, and the world's creativity to Toronto every June.
There are many ways to support Luminato:
INDIVIDUAL GIVING
Support Luminato with a Donation Today
Did you experience acclaimed singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright's modern spin on grand, romantic opera: Prima Donna? Did you get your groove on with Jully Black, Melanie Fiona and Sass Jordan at the Free Luminato First Night concert at Yonge-Dundas Square? Were you among the thousands who witnessed Cirque du Soleil® in a free presentation along the Waterfront in 2009? Did you stumble upon a playful visual arts piece in a place where you least expected it? Have you experienced the magic and excitement of Luminato - and do you want to make sure that Toronto continues to be transformed for 10 extraordinary days every June? You can do just that by joining the Luminato circle of supporters and making a gift today!
As a charitable organization, Luminato relies on the generosity of donors - people just like you - to highlight accessible arts, embrace creative collaboration, and engage, entertain and stimulate audiences. Now you can take advantage of our new online donation program through CanadaHelps, which makes it even easier for you to help bring Toronto's creativity to the world and the world's creativity to Toronto every June.
Donate online now through CanadaHelps and receive a tax receipt for the full value of your donation for gifts of $20, $50, $100 and above.
Luminato Patron Circle | $5,000
After a successful second year, the Luminato Patron Circle has returned. The 2011 Luminato Patron Circle will once again offer a host of exclusive benefits including 2 tickets to the Luminato and Armani Opening Night Party, 10 tickets to Festival performances of your choice and a tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount.
Click here to learn more about the Luminato Patron Circle and to purchase your Festival pass online.
SuperNova Program Development Fund | $25,000 +
Individuals and foundations interested in supporting a specific piece of programming may wish to consider making contributions to the SuperNova Program Development Fund.
Presentation of the best Canadian and international programs, and commissioning of new work for future presentation at the Festival are Luminato hallmarks. A gift to the SuperNova Fund will enable you and your family to become involved with the production of a specific work that is meaningful to you and follow the creative process through to fruition.
In addition benefits including complimentary tickets, access to Luminato's personalized ticket concierge service and invitations to private events, the Luminato team will work with SuperNova supporters to tailor a unique recognition and benefits package.
For more information on how to become a SuperNova supporter, please contact Martha Haldenby, Development Officer - Individual Giving, at mhaldenby@luminato.com or 416-368-3100 x 243.
Luminary Program | $100,000
Luminato's major philanthropic supporters, called Luminaries, have been and continue to be vital to success in establishing a world-class annual celebration of arts, culture and creativity. The Festival's Luminaries ensure Luminato continues to present Canadian and world premieres, innovative new work and unexpected collaborations that result in memorable moments of artistic excellence.
This exclusive program provides donors with many unique benefits including special access to the Festival's personalized ticket concierge service, invitations to private VIP galas and events with artists, private receptions in fellow Luminaries' homes, group travel to some of the world's great art festivals and more.
Click here to learn more, and view a list of the visionary donors who have made a tremendous investment in Luminato.
For more information on how to become a Luminato donor, contact Martha Haldenby, Development Officer - Individual Giving, at mhaldenby@luminato.com or 416-368-3100 x 243.
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS
Luminato works with leading companies to develop unique partnerships with a variety of marketing, activation and client-hosting opportunities. Together, we can identify specific programming alignments and/or Festival locations for sponsors to activate. Opportunities can include a consumer brand experience, "money can't buy" hosting events, integration within our $3+ million marketing and communications plan, and much more.
Let us know your core objectives and budget, and we will recommend best fits with our programming and sponsorship levels, and propose effective activation concepts.
For more information on how to become a corporate partner, contact Natasha Udovic, Director, Corporate Partnerships, at nudovic@luminato.com or 416-368-3100 x 246.
FOUNDATIONS
Many community and family foundations have recognized the important role an international festival can play in engaging the broader community. The Festival is a federally registered charitable organization and continues to rely on foundation partners to support year-round projects ranging from the commissioning and presentation of exciting new Canadian art, to the work Luminato's respected Education and Outreach program does collaborating with schools and community organizations within underserved neighbourhoods in Toronto. If your foundation is looking to partner with an arts organization that is making a difference in its community, please consider Luminato.
For more information, contact Brad Lepp, Manager, Public Sector & Foundations, at blepp@luminato.com.
GOVERNMENT
Support from all three levels of government is vital to the ongoing success of Luminato as one of largest multi-arts festivals in Canada and North America. Luminato is grateful for the financial and in-kind support it receives from cultural and tourism development programs through the Government of Ontario, the Government of Canada and the City of Toronto.
Luminato also works with a number of embassies and consulates to promote the cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration associated with annually presenting acclaimed international artists. These partnerships create opportunities for artists from both countries as well as promote Festival events within their respective cultural communities.
For more information, contact Brad Lepp, Manager, Public Sector & Foundations, at blepp@luminato.com.
About Luminato
Luminato (International Festival of Arts + Creativity) is a federally registered charitable organization dedicated to celebrating the creative spirit by showcasing excellence in the arts and fostering new artistic collaborations. Annually, Luminato raises more than $12 million from the public and private sectors in support of the Festival's artistic programming and community outreach and education initiatives every year in Toronto in June.
Official income tax receipts will be issued for eligible donations.
Charitable Registration Number 81163 7347 RR0001