Circle of Friends
Our Circle of Friends members shares a passion for performing arts, education, and our community.
The generosity of our Circle of Friends ensures our ability to enrich the IU and Bloomington communities through world-class performing arts experiences, as well as exceptional educational opportunities.
Circle of Friends gifts provide:
- Inspirational educational programs led by world-renowned artists
- Opportunities for IU students and community members to experience artists and events of the highest quality
- Need-based scholarships to our most exemplary student staff members
- Tickets for children and their caregivers from local social service agencies to experience performances through our Give the Magic program
- The chance for students to grow and learn through internships, guest services training, student manager positions, and more!
Circle of Friends Membership Levels
Support the performing arts and receive benefits only enjoyed by Circle of Friends members!
Producer ($10,000 and above)
- Invitation to attend a technical rehearsal of one performance per season
- An artist autographed poster or photo
- Backstage Tour by IU Auditorium Executive Director
- Invitations to private receptions with performing artists
- One use of the IU Auditorium hospitality suite
- Invitation to artist meet & greets and masterclasses
- Performance sponsorship recognition during current season
- Complimentary Circle Pass for parking around IU Auditorium on show nights
- Exclusive membership in IU Auditorium Inner Circle
- Name(s) listed on IU Auditorium website
- VIP seating upgrades throughout the season
- Invitation to Circle of Friends Members Lounge pre-show receptions
- Notification of special ticket offers
- Loyalty Points to receive priority seating for season events
- Pre-sale opportunities for added IU Auditorium attractions
- Invitation to exclusive Season Announcement Reception
- Name recognition in show program during current season
Director ($5,000 and above)
- Backstage Tour by IU Auditorium Executive Director
- Invitations to private receptions with the performing artists
- One use of the IU Auditorium hospitality suite
- Invitation to artist meet & greets and masterclasses
- Performance sponsorship recognition during current season
- Complimentary Circle Pass for parking around IU Auditorium on show nights
- Exclusive membership in IU Auditorium Inner Circle
- Name(s) listed on IU Auditorium website
- VIP seating upgrades throughout the season
- Invitation to Circle of Friends Members Lounge pre-show receptions
- Notification of special ticket offers
- Loyalty Points to receive priority seating for season events
- Pre-sale opportunities for added IU Auditorium attractions
- Invitation to exclusive Season Announcement Reception
- Name recognition in show program during current season
Star ($2,500 and above)
- Invitation to artist meet & greets and masterclasses
- Performance sponsorship recognition during current season
- Complimentary Circle Pass for parking around IU Auditorium on show nights
- Exclusive membership in IU Auditorium Inner Circle
- Name(s) listed on IU Auditorium website
- VIP seating upgrades throughout the season
- Invitation to Circle of Friends Members Lounge pre-show receptions
- Notification of special ticket offers
- Loyalty Points to receive priority seating for season events
- Pre-sale opportunities for added IU Auditorium attractions
- Invitation to exclusive Season Announcement Reception
- Name recognition in show program during current season
Entertainer ($1,000 and above)
- Exclusive membership in IU Auditorium Inner Circle
- Name(s) listed on IU Auditorium website
- VIP seating upgrades throughout the season
- Invitation to Circle of Friends Members Lounge pre-show receptions
- Notification of special ticket offers
- Loyalty Points to receive priority seating for season events
- Pre-sale opportunities for added IU Auditorium attractions
- Invitation to exclusive Season Announcement Reception
- Name recognition in show program during current season
Leading Player ($500 and above)
- Invitation to Circle of Friends Members Lounge pre-show receptions
- Notification of special ticket offers
- Loyalty Points to receive priority seating for season events
- Pre-sale opportunities for added IU Auditorium attractions
- Invitation to exclusive Season Announcement Reception
- Name recognition in show program during current season
Supporting Cast ($250 and above)
- Notification of special ticket offers
- Loyalty Points to receive priority seating for season events
- Pre-sale opportunities for added IU Auditorium attractions
- Invitation to exclusive Season Announcement Reception
- Name recognition in show program during current season
Patron ($100 and above)
- Earn Loyalty Points to receive priority seating for season events
- Pre-sale opportunities for added IU Auditorium attractions
- Invitation to exclusive Season Announcement Reception
- Name recognition in show program during current season
Understudy (Up to $99)
- Pre-sale opportunities for added IU Auditorium attractions
- Invitation to exclusive Season Announcement Reception
- Name recognition in show program during current season
Questions about our Circle of Friends?
Please contact IU Auditorium Donor Relations Manager, Sarah Benson at (812) 855-8048 or at spickel@indiana.edu.