Our committed Patrons play a vital role in driving forward our mission to put philosophy and big ideas back into the heart of public life.
By joining our Patron Circle, you enable ideas to flourish, increase access to ground-breaking theories and educational resources, and empower audiences to critically engage with the issues that matter.
We value our Patrons, not just as supporters of our festivals, but as members of our community. You are invited to get to know our team, speakers and artists through an exclusive programme of live festival and online events.
Enjoy the following benefits over a year which can be taken up at any of our HowTheLightGetsIn festivals in Hay or London:
• Two tickets to a HowTheLightGetsIn festival of your choice, granting full access to all talks, debates and performances in the main programme
• Two tickets to the Festival Artists & Speakers evening reception with complimentary food and drink (available for both our festivals)
• Four tickets to Inner Circle events – small-group discussions led by the world’s greatest thinkers
• Four single use fast track tickets, so no queues at your chosen event and enjoy prime reserved seating
• Three-day priority booking on all tickets for Experiences including our Inner Circle and Salon events
• Three-day priority booking on yurt accommodation in Hay
• Full 'Premium Live' subscription to IAI.tv
• Daily pass for the official Festival car park in Hay
• Regular IAI and HowTheLightGetsIn newsletters
• Acknowledgement of your support on the IAI and HowTheLightGetsIn websites and in our print programme
Mmenership: £1,350 per year (donated to our registered charity, The Art & Ideas Trust)
Our Patrons are changing how the world thinks. Step inside our circle to join us. Sign up via our IAI website
All your questions answered
Can I become a Patron if I already subscribe to IAI.tv?
Yes you can. Your account will be updated to Patron status which will ensure that you still have full access to IAI.tv and your subscriber payments will be cancelled automatically.
Can I discuss joining the Patron Circle with someone?
Yes, simply email partnerships@artandideas.org and we will be in touch.
How long will my Patron benefits last?
One year.