We’re committed to keeping our programs accessible through Pay-What-You-Can ticketing, because we believe everyone should be able to experience the arts, regardless of budget.

At the same time, there are real costs behind every event, from artist and screening fees to venue operations, staffing, and ticketing and credit card processing. And at its core, this work is made by real people, often live and unfolding in real time, never quite the same twice. Art has value, and that value matters, especially in a moment when so much content can feel synthetic and disposable.

With rising costs, $1 tickets unfortunately cost more to process than they bring in. Moving to a $2 minimum helps us cover the basics and keep this model going. For those who can, we suggest $20, but any amount above the minimum helps support these programs for everyone.