Help Us Sustain the Momentum!

Dear Big Ears Fan,

As we plan for Big Ears 2026, we are energized by the possibilities that lie ahead and are grateful for the donors who make this work possible. We want to highlight some features of becoming a part of our donor community and what your support allows us to accomplish throughout the year.

FACTS AND FEATURES

~ Big Ears is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization ~

~ We partner and collaborate with dozens of other nonprofit and community organizations ~

~ Big Ears offers scholarships to curious students and emerging artists ~

~ We deepen our mission through artist visits, free public programs, and local collaborations ~

~ Ticket sales make up 60% of our annual income, with the other 40% coming from donors, foundations, and institutions ~

~ Each donor level comes with incentives pre & post festival ~

~ Donating $100 gives you access to passes before they go live to the public ~

~ This year’s festival sold out 3 weeks before opening day ~

Donor support enables Big Ears to share the joy and transformative power of extraordinary music and art with tens of thousands of people annually. It helps us present world-class concerts by leading composers and performers, along with films, exhibitions, talks, workshops, literary events, and more. We are grateful for donors like you, who empower us to continue this vital work today and for years to come.

Please join us by donating today!  Curious about the perks?  See our donor levels below.

DONOR LEVELS

VOYAGER $100 - $499

~ Early access to Big Ears tickets before the public ~

~ Name listed in printed festival program and annual report ~

SEEKER $500 - $999

~ Early access to Big Ears tickets before the public ~

~ Name listed in printed festival program and annual report ~

~ Invitation to exclusive opening reception ~

TRAILBLAZER $1,000 - $2,499

~ Early access to Big Ears tickets before the public ~

~ Name listed in printed festival program and annual report ~

~ Invitation to exclusive opening reception and advance notice for secret shows and pop-up events during the festival ~

~ 15% discount on all Big Ears merch ~

VISIONARY $2,500 - $4,999

~ Early access to Big Ears tickets before the public ~

~ Name listed in printed festival program and annual report ~

~ Invitation to exclusive opening reception and advance notice for secret shows and pop-up events during the festival ~

~ 15% discount on all Big Ears merch ~

~ Access to exclusive gathering hosted by Big Ears Board of Directors ~

~ Deluxe festival gift bag including t-shirt, mug, poster, and tote bag ~

LUMINARY $5,000 - $9,999

~ Early access to Big Ears tickets before the public ~

~ Name listed in printed festival program and annual report ~

~ Invitation to exclusive opening reception and advance notice for secret shows and pop-up events during the festival ~

~ 15% discount on all Big Ears merch ~

~ Access to exclusive gathering hosted by Big Ears Board of Directors ~

~ Deluxe festival gift bag including t-shirt, mug, poster, and tote bag ~

~ Two Premier passes to the festival ~

LUMINARY $10,000 and above

~ Early access to Big Ears tickets before the public ~

~ Name listed in printed festival program and annual report ~

~ Invitation to exclusive opening reception and advance notice for secret shows and pop-up events during the festival ~

~ 15% discount on all Big Ears merch ~

~ Access to exclusive gathering hosted by Big Ears Board of Directors ~

~ Deluxe festival gift bag including t-shirt, mug, poster, and tote bag ~

~ Two VIP passes to the festival ~

~ Exclusive invitation to an intimate meet & greet with festival artist(s) ~