DISTINCTIVE
DONOR
BENEFITS

Join the Ensemble!

Becoming a donor is an easy and rewarding way to support our mission. With a range of giving levels, you can choose the level of support that feels meaningful and accessible to you. Just like every great ensemble in a theater company, each person’s contribution is essential to the overall vision of the stage and the stories we share.

Our community of passionate donors believe in the power of the arts to connect, inspire, and transform - energizing the Hennepin Arts community.

A gift of any size automatically places you in one of our active donor groups, with donor benefits and opportunities to connect with Hennepin Arts and fellow theater enthusiasts.

Your support ensures the show goes on and that the spotlight continues to shine on every stage, classroom, and community we serve.

General Ensemble Benefits

• Monthly donor newsletter

• Invitation to special events

• Special offers from our restaurant partners

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Ensemble Circle ($1,000-2,499)

Ensemble Circle donors provide the foundational support that fuels our education programs, community performances, and ensures the show goes on for over 600,000 audience members each year. Your partnership helps Hennepin Arts remain a vibrant, accessible cultural home for all.

Marquee Society ($2,500-4,999)

Marquee Society donors light the way—just like the glowing lights that crown Hennepin Avenue’s historic theatres. With your bold support, you help expand access to world-class performances and deepen our engagement with communities across Minnesota. You are helping Hennepin Arts shine brighter, inspiring creativity onstage and off.

Producers' Club ($5,000-9,999)

Producers' Club donors bring bold vision to center stage. Your leadership helps elevate student voices through Spotlight Education and ensures that Hennepin Arts remains a beacon for artists, educators, and culture lovers alike. With your generous investment, the spotlight reaches further—illuminating futures, telling important stories, and nurturing the next generation of performers.

Luminaries Club ($10,000+)

Our Luminaries Club represents a constellation of champions whose exceptional generosity shapes the future of the arts. Your transformative gift powers our boldest ideas—from new program development to artistic innovation—ensuring Hennepin Arts continues to lead as a cultural cornerstone in the heart of Minneapolis. You are not just supporting the arts—you’re redefining what’s possible.

Concierge ticketing provides donors with a personalized ticket service that includes:

• Early access to purchase tickets

• Complimentary ticket exchanges for Broadway performances

• Ticketmaster fees waived

Please note: Donating to Hennepin Arts does not guarantee the ability to purchase tickets to Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season shows. Donor tickets are fulfilled starting at the Luminaries Club level, followed by Producers’ Club, Marquee Society, Ensemble Circle and are subject to availability.

Concierge and pre-sale ticket limits, seat locations and access are subject to change as the result of artist restriction and availability. Certain shows may not be available due to producer restrictions.

Matching gifts

• You can you double the impact of your donation, and increase your benefits, when your employer matches your contribution. We encourage you to contact your company's human resource representative about arranging a matching contribution initiative.

• When your employer matches your tax-deductible contribution:

• Your donation has twice the impact for Hennepin Arts and your donor level. A $500 contribution becomes a $1,000 contribution and enables you to enjoy donor benefits at a higher level

• You support Hennepin Arts' ongoing development and evolution as well as programming at our theaters

• You introduce employers around the region to partnership possibilities with Hennepin Arts

• You contribute to downtown Minneapolis and the Hennepin Theatre District that continues to be active, vibrant and engaging

Donate your tickets

If you are unable to attend an event at one of our theaters, please consider donating your tickets to Hennepin Arts' Spotlight Education Community Tickets program.

Simply contact the Donor Ticket Line at (612) 455-9536 or email Donors@HennepinArts.org.

Please note:

• Tickets must be donated a minimum of 24 hours prior to show time

• Ticket donations for weekend performances must be donated by Friday at 4 p.m.

• Your donation is 100% tax deductible for the full value of the tickets

• You will receive a letter for your tax purposes within 7-10 business days regarding your ticket donation

Concierge and presale ticket limits, seat locations and access are subject to change per artist restrictions and availability. Some shows may not be included due to promoter/producer restrictions.

For more information about becoming a donor, please contact us: Donors@HennepinArts.org