Become a Wānaka Festival of Colour Donor 2024-2026
Join our community of arts lovers and excellent humans supporting the arts in Wānaka and the Upper Clutha!
As a not-for-profit charitable trust, the Southern Lakes Arts Festival Trust relies on the support of our generous donors to deliver the Festival of Colour and Aspiring Conversations. We have a dedicated supporter base and we continue to offer opportunities for arts lovers to join our festival whānau. Your sponsorship or donation will not only contribute to the success of both the Festival of Colour 2025 and Aspiring Conversations 2026, but also have a meaningful impact on our community, nurturing creativity, and inspiring innovation for years to come.
As a valued supporter, you'll enjoy an array of highlights specially curated to enhance your festival journey. Tax receipts are issued for eligible 33% tax credits We also welcome Patron partnership between two parties - families or friends. To make your donation, please fill in the form on this page and please reach out to us for any help or queries at info@festivalofcolour.co.nz.
DONATION
Every dollar donated helps us to bring another fantastic Festival to the communities of the Southern Lakes. If you're not in a position to become a Patron or Benefactor, you can make a one-off donation. These payments don’t carry the perks of being a Patron or Benefactor but mean just as much in terms of supporting our work.
PATRON
$750 or $31.25 monthly
To thank you, it’s the Festival team’s pleasure to make sure you are:
-Invited to our priority booking period before public sales commence for both the Festival of Colour and Aspiring Conversations.
-Invited to our programme launches and other special festival functions.
-Invited to priority booking and notification periods for off-season music, theatre and speaker events.
-Recognised in our Festival collateral for your critical contribution to the arts in Wānaka.
-Updated on upcoming events, artist interviews, and festival news.
-Provided with a tax deductible receipt upon your donation.
BENEFACTOR
$3000 or $125 monthly
To thank you, it’s the Festival team’s pleasure to make sure you are:
-Invited to our priority booking period before public sales commence for both the Festival of Colour and Aspiring Conversations.
-Invited to our launches and other special festival functions.
-Offered complimentary tickets to festival shows and speaker sessions where available.
-Offered reserved seating in our premium venues.
-Invited to priority booking and notification periods for off season music, theatre and speaker events.
-Recognised for your critical contribution to the arts in Wānaka.
-Updated on upcoming events, artist interviews, and festival news.
-Provided with a tax deductible receipt upon your donation.
CREATIVE CIRCLE
$5000+ or $208 monthly
As a member of the Creative Circle, you'll experience all the highlights of priority bookings, premium seating, and personalised festival experiences. There is also an exceptional opportunity to attend a special meet-and-greet experience. Picture yourself sitting around a table with like-minded arts enthusiasts, Festival executives, influential figures and hand-picked guest artists or speakers. Engage in meaningful conversations and gain unique insights into the inner workings of artistic brilliance, the Festival of Colour, Aspiring Conversations and the minds behind the scenes.
WHERE DOES YOUR DONATION GO?
Foremostly, your donation goes towards us planning and delivering exceptional arts experiences for you to enjoy. Further to this, we want to share the impact your contribution makes and how it will benefit our community:
EDUCATION AND YOUTH
Your donation helps us nurture the next generation of artists and thinkers by supporting educational initiatives such as workshops and performances at local schools with artists, and opportunities for our students to perform and speak in our programmes.
ACCESS/INCLUSION/COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES
Your contribution will ensure that we maintain and expand our programme to provide free and accessible experiences to all, regardless of mobility, age, gender, or socioeconomic status. This includes community days and commissions for community projects such as our popular annual community dance performances.
PAY IT FORWARD
A percentage of your contribution will go toward funding tickets for families and individuals who can't afford to attend events. This will be achieved through partnerships with schools and Community Networks/LINK Upper Clutha, creating opportunities for those who may not otherwise be able to participate in the Festival.
TWO FESTIVALS
Donations support the 2025 Wānaka Festival of Colour, March 26 – April 6 and Aspiring Conversations 2026.