Friends With Benefits
If you want to support the arts in Hamilton and have fun doing it, become a ‘friend with benefits’.
The Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa is a cornerstone of the Waikato’s creative ecosystem. As well as being a major employer of artists, the festival provides a unique platform for both national based performers at the height of their craft, and local performing artists who are ready to take their practice to the next level.
To learn more about how the festival contributes to Waikato’s arts ecosystem, visit our ‘About Us’ page.
Why Become a Patron?
Philanthropic leadership is crucial to the ongoing survival and success of the Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa. Your support enables us to present high-quality festivals, nurture our vibrant local arts scene and enhance the wellbeing of a stronger and more connected community! If you would like to talk to us about the Patron scheme in more detail, please contact supporters@hamiltonartsfestival.co.nz
What we’ll do with your help:
- Secure the future of Waikato’s premier annual arts event and regional New Zealand’s largest celebration of arts
- Support and develop a thriving performing arts scene in Kirikiriroa and the greater Waikato.
- Showcase Hamilton as the thriving creative and cosmopolitan region we know it to be.
- Deliver a programme of free and low cost events to the community.
- Provide a unique platform for performers from across Aotearoa and the world.
- Bring essential work to the Waikato audience that would otherwise not be available.
- Support a range of performing artists at the peak of their practice.
- Provide a national platform for aspiring local performing artists.
- Enhance the wellbeing of our community and the livability of our region.
- Contribute to a stronger, more connected community.
What you’ll recieve:
- Regular updates on the festival.
- Two invitations to the programme launch event.
- Complimentary tickets to selected events.
- Unique opportunity to access substantially discounted tickets to select shows.
- Access to special events.
- Acknowledgement on the festival website (or not if requested).
- Invitation to our exclusive opening night function.
- Acknowledgement on our Friends with Benefits Board for the duration of the festival.
- Eligibility for a donation tax credit from the IRD.
- For small or medium sized businesses, this aligns with your commitment to the ESG policy for social and community engagement.
- Donations of $10,000 or above come with the option of directing funds into a specific area or project you feel passionate about.
- A good night’s sleep knowing you are investing in the future of the arts in the Waikato!
Gold Patrons and above also have the options of hosting an exclusive event within Hamilton Gardens prior to a show.
LEVEL’S OF PATRONAGE
Our patron scheme provides the flexibility of one-off, monthly or annual donations.
Patron (Individuals)
Business Patron
For amounts greater than $10,000, please contact the Festival Director geoff@hamiltonartsfestival.co.nz to discuss a bespoke package that best suits your needs.