Donor Benefits

When you give to the arts, you not only create impact across our region, you get great perks too!

2026 Donor Levels & Benefits

Benefits are cumulative. The more you give, the more you receive as a “thank you” for your gift!

If you’re a current donor looking for information regarding benefit delivery and timing, scroll below the benefit boxes for the latest updates and details.

Cincinnati Sports Package

$100+ New Gift, 10% Increase or Leadership Gift

Level Up with Cincy Sports!

Two tickets to the Reds and a special experience with FC Cincinnati!

Learn more.

ArtsWave Pass

$100+ ($8.34+ Monthly)

ArtsWave Pass

Enjoy a full year of 100s of half-price, free and last-minute ticket offers to our region’s arts, plus discounts on restaurants, shops, sports and more. Explore on the free  ArtsWave App.

Arts + Animals

$250+ ($21+ Monthly)

Arts + Animals

Join us for a family-friendly event at the Cincinnati Zoo on June 3 from 6-9pm, complete with live music, artist pop ups and more. 

BLINK VIP Lounge

$500 + ($42+ Monthly)

BLINK VIP Lounge

Make our exclusive Donor Lounge in the Green Room at the Aronoff Center your hub as you experience BLINK 2026, illuminated by ArtsWave, October 8-11, 2026. Food, drinks, lights and more will be provided.

Leadership Giving

$1,500+ ($125+ Monthly)

Leadership Giving

Enjoy all other benefits, plus invitations to special arts events, membership in leadership giving groups, recognition in ArtsWave’s community report and access to the Cincinnati Sports Package benefit.

Questions?

Questions?

For questions regarding your donor benefits, please contact info@artswave.org.

Current Donor Benefit Information

Cincinnati Sports Package

  • A ticket code to redeem for 2 tickets will be distributed via email starting in March, 2026 when eligible games have been identified by Reds.
  • Your invitation for a special experience with FC Cincinnati will be sent before the event in the Summer or Fall 2026. By opting in for this benefit, you are automatically on the invite list.

ArtsWave Pass

  • You will receive an email from artswavepass@artswave.org within a week of your gift with information on how to create your account or confirm that your membership has been renewed NOTE: Please allow up to one week of processing time if giving via a workplace campaign.

Arts + Animals

  • Your invitation for the Arts + Animals event will be emailed in April, for the event on June 3, 2026. By opting in for this benefit, you are automatically on the invite list.

BLINK VIP Lounge

  • Your invitation for the BLINK VIP Lounge will be sent out in September 2026, the event is October 8-11, 2026 and the lounge will be in the Aronoff Center Green Room. By opting in for this benefit, you are automatically on the invite list.

For any other questions regarding your donor benefits, please contact info@artswave.org.

*Please note the fair market value of benefits for tax purposes:

Cincinnati Sports Package: $56
ArtsWave Pass + Exclusive Content: $88
Arts + Animals and the BLINK VIP lounge can be excluded for tax purposes.