Why Donate to PuSh?
We’re marking 20 years of audacious live art by raising $20,000 to support innovation, risk taking, and creativity.
For two decades, PuSh has showcased groundbreaking performances from local and international artists. These works enrich our city by inspiring, challenging, and connecting us all. But none of it is possible without people like you.
Consider a donation of just $20 a month or .66 cents a day to help us continue bringing world-class performing arts to Vancouver.
PuSh Festival is a registered charity, and we rely on donations to offer a vibrant and dynamic lineup of contemporary performances, including theatre, dance, multimedia music and circus. Each year PuSh needs to raise nearly 2 million dollars to bring live performing arts from across Canada and around the world to Vancouver stages.
Beyond regular programming, donor contributions directly enable:
- 48 x $5 Youth Passes for PuSh Festival performances
- 24 x $10 Youth Passes to attend the Industry Series
- $20 Four-Show Passes for Youth age 16-24
- Accommodation for some visiting artists
- Artist travel costs to Vancouver
- Meals for 200+ visiting artists
- 494 free community tickets to patrons in need (2024 total)
For more about how PuSh donors have made change, see our latest Impact Report.
Other Ways to Give: Donate Aeroplan Miles
Each year PuSh flies in hundreds of artists and arts workers from around the globe. Support us by donating your Aeroplan points to help us off-set those costs. Donate Aeroplan Miles today. Note that according to the Canada Revenue Agency, Aeroplan Miles do not have monetary value.
Donor Benefits
By donating to the PuSh Festival, you’ll be joining the PuSh Patrons Circle of those who have stepped forward to ensure that cutting-edge performing arts stay at the centre of Vancouver life. We offer various benefits to honour all levels of support:
Friend
$20–149/$5–12 monthly
Friends receive:
- A charitable tax receipt for the full amount of your donation
- Recognition on the PuSh website
- Membership to PuSh International Performing Arts Festival Society
Supporter
$150–499/$12.50–41 monthly
Supporters receive all of the above, plus:
- An invitation to a donor recognition reception at the PuSh Festival
Advocate
$500–999/$42–83 monthly
Advocates receive all of the above, plus:
- An invitation to a dinner with Festival artists
Curator
$1,000–2,499/$84–208 monthly
Curators receive all of the above, plus:
- Reserved seats at select general seating venues, including Club PuSh, upon request
Producer
$2,500–4,999/$209-416.50 monthly
In addition to all of the benefits above, our Development team will support and tailor your benefits. For further information, please contact our Development Team at info@pushfestival.ca.
Sustaining Donors
$5,000–14,999
In addition to all of the benefits above, our Development team will support and tailor your benefits. For further information, please contact our Development Team at info@pushfestival.ca.
Visionary Donors
$15,000+
In addition to all of the benefits above, our Development team will support and tailor your benefits. For further information, please contact our Development Team at info@pushfestival.ca.