Friends of Convocations

ESSENTIAL GIVING LEVELS

Empowering progress, one gift at a time. Become a Friends of Convocations donor at $10,000+ annually and help build a lasting legacy, with exclusive donor benefits.

ESSENTIAL giving to friends of convos

Your support is vital in bringing world-class performances and innovative arts programming to Purdue University. As an Essential Level Friend of Convocations, your generosity helps keep tickets affordable, supports educational outreach, and ensures the continued success of transformative experiences in our community. Enjoy exclusive benefits like a Friends of Convos Parking Pass for Elliott Hall of Music performances, behind-the-scenes access, and a personalized experience. Your gift at this level leaves a lasting, transformative impact on the arts at Purdue

Additional benefits beyond previous level are shown in BOLD. Benefit levels are based on annual giving for a rolling 12-month cycle.

Benefits

  • Monthly Friends of Convos Newsletter
  • Early Access to Ticket Sales and Priority Points Presale
  • Best Seat Selection
  • Friends Priority Points accumulation
  • Parking pass for Elliott Hall of Music Events

Ticketing & Performances

  • Priority access to mid-season commercial performance presales
  • Ticket concierge service

Friends of Convos Events

  • Invitation to Club Convos for most Elliott Hall of Music events
  • Invitation to a Meet-the-Artist event
  • Invitation to backstage Artist Meet-and-Greet
  • Invitation to a custom Friends of Convos event

Recognition

  • Your name on convocations.org
  • Program recognition
  • Membership in Purdue President’s Council
  • Become a show-level sponsor on a Broadway performance
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Benefits

  • Monthly Friends of Convos Newsletter
  • Early Access to Ticket Sales and Priority Points Presale
  • Best Seat Selection
  • Friends Priority Points accumulation
  • Parking pass for Elliott Hall of Music Events

Ticketing & Performances

  • Priority access to mid-season commercial performance presales
  • Ticket concierge service

Friends of Convos Events

  • Invitation to Club Convos for most Elliott Hall of Music events
  • Invitation to a Meet-the-Artist event
  • Invitation to backstage Artist Meet-and-Greet
  • Invitation to a custom Friends of Convos event
  • Invitation to dinner with Executive Director Todd Wetzel

Recognition

  • Your name on convocations.org
  • Program recognition
  • Membership in Purdue President’s Council
  • Become a show-level sponsor on a Broadway performance

Benefits

  • Monthly Friends of Convos Newsletter
  • Early Access to Ticket Sales and Priority Points Presale
  • Best Seat Selection
  • Friends Priority Points accumulation
  • Parking pass for Elliott Hall of Music Events

Ticketing & Performances

  • Priority access to mid-season commercial performance presales
  • ConciergePlus seating benefit

Friends of Convos Events

  • Invitation to Club Convos for most Elliott Hall of Music events
  • Invitation to a Meet-the-Artist event
  • Invitation to backstage Artist Meet-and-Greet
  • Invitation to a custom Friends of Convos event
  • Invitation to dinner with Executive Director Todd Wetzel

Recognition

  • Your name on convocations.org
  • Program recognition
  • Membership in Purdue President’s Council
  • Become a show-level sponsor on a Broadway performance

Benefits

  • Monthly Friends of Convos Newsletter
  • Early Access to Ticket Sales and Priority Points Presale
  • Best Seat Selection
  • Friends Priority Points accumulation
  • Parking pass for Elliott Hall of Music Events

Ticketing & Performances

  • Priority access to mid-season commercial performance presales
  • ConciergePlus seating benefit

Friends of Convos Events

  • Invitation to Club Convos for most Elliott Hall of Music events
  • Invitation to a Meet-the-Artist event
  • Invitation to backstage Artist Meet-and-Greet
  • Invitation to a custom Friends of Convos event
  • Invitation to dinner with Executive Director Todd Wetzel
  • Invitation to an exclusive Convos event

Recognition

  • Your name on convocations.org
  • Program recognition
  • Membership in Purdue President’s Council
  • Become a show-level sponsor on a Broadway performance

Transformational Giving Levels

Ready to Shape the Arts at Purdue with a Gift of $50,000+?

Discover our Friends of Convocations Transformational Giving Levels, where your generosity helps shape the future of the arts at Purdue.

Corporate Giving

Ready for Your Business to Elevate the Arts at Purdue?

A corporate partnership with Purdue Convocations will help your business gain visibility and signal that your organization sees the impact of arts and culture on the quality of life in this community.

SEE YOURSELF as aN ESSENTIAL LEVEL MEMBER

Updated parking map - July 2025
VIP Parking at Elliott Hall of Music

Friends Parking Pass

The Friends of Convocations Parking Pass provides exclusive, close parking for all Elliott Hall of Music performances. At this level, you will literally be steps away from all of your favorite Broadway hits and commercial size concerts.

Up-Close and Personal

Behind the Scenes Access

Did you ever wonder what all goes into producing your favorite shows or what it was like to meet your favorite artists? At the Essential Level Membership, you will have personal invitations to exclusive behind the scenes events and one of a kind artist meet-and-greets.

Emmet Cohen Trio at a private event
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Personalized Experiences

Your support of the Friends of Convocations at the Essential Level gives you a unique opportunity to engage with Purdue Convocations in a deeply personal way. As a valued donor, you’ll enjoy personalized benefits designed just for you.

Elliott Hall of Music stage shown empty with the work lights shining down

Quick Links for Friends

QUESTIONS?

We’re here to help.

For more information about Purdue Convocations and how your support drives our work, contact us at friendsofconvos@purdue.edu or call 765-494-0488.

For more information on Ways to Give, visit Purdue For Life Foundation.

For assistance with Purdue Connect (Priority Points and more), contact hello@purdueforlife.org or call 800-319-2199. 

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