Philanthropy
Perth Festival continues to weave its way through every corner of the Western Australian community, creating moments that inspire and connect people, sharing extraordinary stories, and delivering unforgettable experiences.
By making a tax-deductible donation to Perth Festival you can be part of this immense legacy of world-class artistic experiences, enhancing the value of Western Australian life.
Every gift, no matter the amount, helps build our creative and vibrant Festival and enriches the lives of Western Australians. All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.
You can choose how much you’d like to contribute – but we’ve created some levels you might want to consider.
Donate to our annual giving program and your contribution will go to assisting one of four areas that guide our annual Festival program. For over 70 years these four constant principles have defined Perth Festival.
Donate to our Annual Giving program and join the Festival family.
Areas your donation can make an impact
World-class programming
Commissioning and presenting distinctive arts experiences from around the nation and the globe is synonymous with Perth Festival. We tell extraordinary stories across theatre, dance, exhibitions, literature, music, film and special events, delivering unforgettable experiences for our audiences and artists.
Your support helps bring incredible world-class art to Perth at affordable prices for audiences.
Access
We want as many people as possible to engage with Perth Festival and we’re constantly looking for ways to reduce barriers to access. Initiatives like Auslan interpreted events and audio described performances, Creative Learning Programs, Community Partners Programs and free access events are just some of the ways we remain a Festival for all people.
With your help we can continue to break down further barriers to access, sharing art with as many people as possible.
Sector Development
Perth Festival provides annual artistic opportunities, skills development and jobs for hundreds of people. Your support will help us to promote and embolden the entire Western Australian arts sector and expand these annual programs and opportunities for artists.
Local Stories
Grounded on Noongar Boodjar, Perth Festival is uniquely placed to celebrate one of the oldest living cultures in the world alongside contemporary stories of this place.
From ancient wisdoms to contemporary dreamings across all artforms, the Festival continues to help showcase local heroes who tell local stories with universal appeal. With your support, we can continue to share events like Boorna Waanginy: The Trees Speak and Galup and discover the next Tim Minchin or Linda May Han Oh.
Become a champion of our place, our stories and our local artists.
Every gift, no matter the amount, helps to create magical artistic moments and connect you with unforgettable experiences at the heart of Perth Festival.
Donors of all levels receive a special monthly E-news keeping you up to date on Festival activities and events all year round.
As a donor of Perth Festival, we celebrate your generous support through acknowledgement and engagement opportunities. Each Giving Level includes the acknowledgement and engagements of the previous level.
Supporters $100+
Supporters are acknowledged through invitations to the Festival Launch event, Somerville Opening and Closing events and the Supporter Series events.
Festival Circle $500+
Festival Circle members are acknowledged in the main Festival Brochure, receive Concierge Ticketing across the priority booking period and are invited to donor and stakeholder Events across the Festival. Post-Festival you will be invited to the Impact Report Launch and Thank You celebration event.
Designers $1,000+
Medici Launch and Long Table Feast invitations provide Designer members with the first insights into the Festival program.
Curators $2,500+
Enjoy a guided gallery tour of an exhibition with the Festival’s Visual Arts Curator.
Presenters $5,000+
Mingle with artists and creatives on Opening Nights at the Festival’s more intimate performance venues.
Producers $10,000+
Producers are invited to join Major Donors ($20,000+) at one of their more intimate events.
Chair’s Circle $20,000+
Chair’s Circle members have the opportunity to attend a pre-launch event with exclusive insights from Artistic Director, Anna Reece to help develop their personalised ticketing schedules. Chair’s Circle also receive invitations to exclusive and/or Behind-the-Scenes events across the Festival hosted by Board Chair, Ben Wyatt.
Get in touch
Suzanna Gaunt | Senior Manager, Philanthropy (acting)
Feel free to touch base with Suzanna who'll be very happy to talk through ways you can support Perth Festival.
More ways to support
Medici
Take your support of our word-class programming to the next level by becoming a Medici donor. The Medici collectively help to bring a specific ambitious production to Perth Festival each year. Read the Medici Info Pack.
Major Gifts
Major Gifts ($20,000+ gifts) provide vital support across the Festival’s strategic priority areas or contribute directly to the formation and continuity of key programs.
Legacy Gifts
If Perth Festival has played an important role in your summer each year, you can ensure this legacy lives on for future generations by leaving a gift in your will.
Pay It Forward
Help us keep ticket prices affordable and provide free and discounted tickets to people who might not otherwise be able to attend Perth Festival. It’s easy, just add a donation to your cart when buying tickets online or choose Pay It Forward when you donate.
To find out more contact Penny Dolling
Our Donors
CFC Group Foundation
A & M Fini Foundation
Fogarty Foundation
Ungar Family Foundation
John & Linda Bond
Margrete Chaney and Michael Chaney AO
Jock and Kathryn Clough
Marco D'Orsogna & Terry Scott
Adrian & Michela Fini
Paul and Didi Downie
Greg Lewis & Sue Robertson
Benjamin Lisle
James Litis
The Mack Family
The McClements Foundation
Paula Rogers & Phil Thick
Tim & Chris Ungar
Sandy & Michael Anghie
Eureka Legacy
Rob & Barbara Gordon
Sue McDonald and Mark Westbrook
Helen & Michael Tuite
Caroline de Mori AM Family
CDM Australia
Feilman Foundation
John Goodlad & Jennifer Mathews
Janet Holmes à Court and Gilbert George
Nadia and Jonathan Lefroy
Véronique Ramén & Aidan Kelly
Rohan Jewellers
Linda Savage & Stephen Davis
Ben & Vivianne Wyatt
Anonymous (1)
Nooraini Blumer
Carmel McLure and Karen Brown
Marilyn Burton
Joanne Cruickshank
Marisa D'Orsogna
Don Fini & Victoria Cole
Susanne and Paul Finn
Julanne & David Griffiths
Warwick Hemsley AO
Anne and Geoffrey Hesford
Kathryn Hogan & Graham Droppert
Jim & Freda Irenic
Christina Matthews
Andrew & Gabe Mostyn
Simon Raybould & Christian Schoene
Daniel & Natalie Romano
Dorothy Smith
Ruth & Neville Thorn
Michael Wise & Kathryn Teale
Simon & Jennifer Yeo
Anonymous (4)
Shelley Archer
Neil Archibald & Alan R Dodge AM
Suzanne Ardagh
Zelinda Bafile
Tonya Barr
John Barrington & Fiona Harris
Jon and Jane Birman
Mark Blumer
Julienne Penny & Gavin Bunning
Katrina & Craig Burton
Joanna Calder
Anna Ciffolilli
Mark Clapham & Dr Andrew Mulcahy
Mark Coughlan
Robert Bayliss & Simon Dufall
Sandra Eckersley
Delwyn Everard & Al Donald
Dr Rosemary Sayer & Mr Terry Grose
Fiona Kalaf*
Janet and Rob Kirkby
David and Linda Martino
Marianne and Terry McAdam
Allan Miles & Steven Shadwell
Anthony Crocker & Marie Mills
Morris-Johnson Family
Lynn Murray
Dr Walter Ong & Graeme Marshall*
Busi O
Mark & Carissa Paganin
Michael & Lesley Page
Leeanda Paino
John Palermo & Sarah D'Onofrio
Roger Paterson
Zahra Peggs & Anthony Maguire
Jan and Bryan Rodgers
Olena Nelson
Vincenzo and Sally Savini
Margaret and Roger Seares
Aislyn Shepherd
Daniela Simon & John Trettel
David and Rosalind Smith
Fiona Stanley
Gary & Jacqueline Steinepreis
Dr Marcus & Sylvia Tan - Wellspring Foundation
Jasmine Trethewey with Lily and Harry
Julie and Ed Van Beem
Yannis Vrodos
Simone Wheeler and Raoul Picello
Terri-ann White
Kyele Wickenden
Marie Wilson
Tony Worby and Carl Hoffman
Mary Ann Wright
Melvin Yeo & Brigette Sheen
Heather Zampatti
Anonymous (6)
Katerina Andronis
Simon and Emma Bedbrook
Beer Drinker
Deborah Brady & Stephen Boyle
Tania Chambers OAM and Amanda Dow
Jason and Su-Lyn Chong
Martha Coleman
Penny Dolling & Alexander Ritchie
Carl Pekin & Gudrun Gilles
M. Hawkes
Catherine & Will Henwood
Elizabeth Mair
Katherine Mccracken
Gaye & John McMath
Paul McQueen
Craig Merrey & Michael Murphy
Fiona Ng and Vincent Lau
Valerie Pougher and the late Dr John Pougher
Nigel Prescott
Ben and Sara Purser
Annie Silberstein
Vicki Taylor
Diana Warnock & the late Bill Warnock
Joy Wearne
Marina & Tristram Woodhouse
Anonymous (5)
Brendan & Sue Adler
James Arvanitakis
Steven Bellman
Jane Blanckensee
Kimbra Bridges
Joan Carney
Regan Douglas
Felicity Frost
Griffiths Architects
Rosalie Grinham
Peter and Diana Hammond
Clara Iaccarino and Zöé Caldwell
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Kerry Macfarlane
Dale Marriott
Hilary McKenna
Catherine Menagh
Mandy Nayton
Steffné Nel
Anna Lee Normann
Jerry Pinnow
Michael W Rafferty
Jennifer Rankin
Kerry Sanderson AO
Helen Schurmann
John Smithwick
Sandra Tan
Garry Triglavcanin
Rosemary & James Trotter
Alexandra Welch
Anonymous (17)
Dee Carlin
Anita Clayton
Keren Paterson
Nigel & Dr Heather Rogers
Anonymous
Brendan & Sue Adler
Katerina Andronis
Suzanne Ardagh
Zelinda Bafile
John Barrington & Fiona Harris
Ben & Vivianne Wyatt
Jon and Jane Birman
Nooraini Blumer
John & Linda Bond
Katrina and Craig Burton
Marilyn and Ian Burton
Anna Ciffolilli
Mark Clapham & Dr Andrew Mulcahy
Mark Coughlan
Marco D'Orsogna & Terry Scott
Marisa D'Orsogna
CDM Australia
Neil Archibald & Alan R Dodge AM
Kathryn Hogan & Graham Droppert
Robert Bayliss & Simon Dufall
Sandra Eckersley
Delwyn Everard & Al Donald
Susanne and Paul Finn
Annie & Brett Fogarty
John Goodlad and Jennifer Mathews
Barbara & Rob Gordon
Julanne & David Griffiths
Dr Rosemary Sayer & Mr Terry Grose
Lyn and Andrew Harding
Janet Holmes à Court and Gilbert George
Dr Pei-Yin Hsu
Jim & Freda Irenic
Morris-Johnson Family
Julie and Ed Van Beem
Fiona Kalaf
Janet Harry & Rob Kirkby
Karen Lang and Robert Edel
Nadia and Jonathan Lefroy
Greg Lewis & Sue Robertson
Richard Lewis and Michelle Johnston
Christina Matthews
Marianne and Terry McAdam
Sue McDonald and Mark Westbrook
Allan Miles & Steven Shadwell
Marie Mills and Anthony Crocker
Morris-Johnson Family
Dr Fred & Georgina Nagle
Dr Walter Ong & Graeme Marshall
Busi O
Leeanda Paino
Roger Paterson
Zahra Peggs & Anthony Maguire
Mark & Ingrid Puzey
Véronique Ramén & Aidan Kelly
Simon Raybould & Christian Schoene
Linda Savage and Stephen Davis
Sally and Vincenzo Savini
David and Rosalind Smith
Gary & Jacqueline Steinepreis
Dr Marcus & Sylvia Tan - Wellspring Foundation
Ruth E Thorn
Jasmine Trethewey with Lily and Harry
Eureka Legacy
Tim & Chris Ungar
Yannis Vrodos
Sharon Warburton & Damian Johnston
Terri-ann White
Michael Wise & Kathryn Teale
Mary Ann Wright
Melvin Yeo & Brigette Sheen
Heather Zampatti
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