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support the arts - become a patron

Your decision to become a patron is a sign that you value Iowa’s arts and culture. Your contribution will help ensure that this celebrated community festival remains free to attend and continues to enrich the quality of life in central Iowa.

And to say thanks for your tax-deductible contribution, we'd like to treat you like a VIP!

Every patron at every level will receive access to the Silent Rivers VIP Club. The Silent Rivers VIP Club is an exclusive covered area tastefully designed and executed by Silent Rivers Design+Build. Enjoy VIP comfort in a relaxed setting with great views of the Hy-Vee Main Stage and incredible networking.

As a VIP, you will enjoy these great benefits depending on your level of contribution:

Exclusive access to the Patron-only Silent Rivers VIP Club
Promotional Recognition
Terrace seating
High-value networking
Air-conditioned Restroom Facilities
Complimentary Valet Parking
Package Hold
Lite culinary fare during each day
Private bar with complimentary and discounted beverages
Express Lane service at food & beverage locations throughout the Festival grounds
BOGO Drinks Coupons
Discounts on Festival merchandise
Rolled or framed 2019 Commemorative Poster

Friend of the Arts

As a Friend of the Arts, you receive the following benefits with your contribution of $80*:

Access** for one (1) to the Silent Rivers VIP Club on-site at the Festival that provides views of the Hy-Vee Main Stage, lite culinary fare, private bar, exclusive programming, complimentary package hold, and high-value networking.
Two complimentary beverages per day of the festival available at the VIP Club private bar, with discounted pricing thereafter.
Access for one (1) to the Express Lane service at all food and beverage locations.
Access to the Patron-only air-conditioned restrooms.
One (1) BOGO drink coupon to use anywhere on site.
One 2019 Des Moines Arts Festival Commemorative poster.
10% discount on Festival Merchandise from the on-site Arts Festival Shop.
E-newsletter and special offers.

Friend of the Arts Patron Package

$80.00

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Friend +1

As a FRIEND +1, you receive the following benefits with your contribution of $150*:

Access** for two (2) to the Silent Rivers VIP Club on-site at the Festival that provides views of the Hy-Vee Main Stage, lite culinary fare, private bar, exclusive programming, complimentary package hold, and high-value networking.
Two complimentary beverages per day/per person of the festival available at the VIP Club private bar, with discounted pricing thereafter.
Access for two (2) to the Express Lane service at all food and beverage locations.
Access to the Patron-only air-conditioned restrooms.
Two (2) BOGO drink coupons to use anywhere on site.
One 2019 Des Moines Arts Festival Commemorative poster.
10% discount on Festival Merchandise from the on-site Arts Festival Shop.
E-newsletter and special offers.

Friend+1 Patron Package

$150.00

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Curator

As a Curator, you receive the following benefits with your contribution of $525*:

Complimentary valet parking at the Festival good for the entire weekend of the Festival.
Invitation for two (2) to the VIP Preview Celebration on Thursday, May 23.
Access** for two (2) to the Silent Rivers VIP Club on-site at the Festival that provides views of the Hy-Vee Main Stage, lite culinary fare, private bar, exclusive programming, complimentary package hold, and high-value networking.
Two complimentary beverages per day/per person of the festival available at VIP Club private bar, with discounted pricing thereafter.
Access for two (2) to the Patron-only Express Lane service at all food and beverage locations.
Access to the Patron-only air-conditioned restrooms.
25% discount on Festival Merchandise from the on-site Arts Festival Shop.
One rolled 2019 Des Moines Arts Festival Commemorative Poster.
E-newsletter and special offers.

Curator Patron Package

$525.00

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Patron of the Arts

As a Patron of the Arts, you receive the following benefits with your your contribution of $1,550*:

Name listed on the Official Festival Website.
Name listed in the Official Festival Program.
Complimentary valet parking at the Festival good for the entire weekend of the Festival.
Invitation for six (6) to the VIP Preview Celebration on Thursday, May 23.
Access** for six (6) to the Silent Rivers VIP Club on-site at the Festival that provides views of the Hy-Vee Main Stage, lite culinary fare, private bar, exclusive programming, complimentary package hold, and high-value networking.
Two complimentary beverages per day/per person of the festival available at VIP Club private bar, with discounted pricing thereafter.
Access for six (6) to the Patron-only Express Lane service at all food and beverage locations.
Access to the Patron-only air-conditioned restrooms.
Six (6) complimentary drink coupons.
25% discount on Festival Merchandise from the on-site Arts Festival Shop.
One rolled 2019 Des Moines Arts Festival Commemorative Poster.
E-newsletter and special offers.

Patron of the Arts Patron Package

$1,550.00

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Executive Circle

As a member of the Executive Circle, you receive the following benefits with your contribution of $2,500*:

Name listed on the Official Festival Website. Hyperlink included for companies.
Name listed in the Official Festival Program Guide.
Name recognition on prominent signage at VIP Preview Celebration if purchased by May 16.
Framed, signed, limited edition 2019 Des Moines Arts Festival Commemorative Poster.
Invitation to the official invite-only Artist Breakfast and Awards on Sunday morning of the Festival at Centro!
Complimentary valet parking for two (2) at the Festival good for the entire weekend.
Invitation for ten (10) to the VIP Preview Celebration on Thursday, May 23.
Access** for ten (10) to the Silent Rivers VIP Club on-site at the Festival that provides views of the Hy-Vee Main Stage, lite culinary fare, private bar, exclusive programming, complimentary package hold, and high-value networking.
Two complimentary beverages per day/per person of the festival available at VIP Club private bar, with discounted pricing thereafter.
Access for ten (10) to the Patron-only Express Lane service at all food and beverage vending locations
Access to the Patron-only air-conditioned restrooms
Ten (10) Complimentary drink coupons.
25% discount on Festival merchandise from the on-site Arts Festival Shop.
E-newsletter and special offers.

Executive Circle Patron Package

$2,500.00

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**Access. For each “access” the patron will receive three tickets. One each for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Your ticket is exchanged at the entrance of the VIP Club for a wristband that is good for that day only. The wristband includes two complimentary drink tickets. After the two, patrons may purchase beverages at a discounted rate. Drink tickets and discounted rate is available only at the VIP Club bar.

*The Des Moines Arts Festival^® is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. A portion of your contribution is tax deductible. A charitable contribution acknowledgment letter will be mailed for your records to the address provided