Butler Day of Giving

The Butler Arts & Events Center (BAEC) is home to Butler University’s event facilities including performance venues, conference and meeting rooms, outdoor spaces, and guest housing. Our performance venues welcome more than 300,000 visitors annually, led by Clowes Memorial Hall, which ranked 59th globally for ticket sales in 2024. 

The BAEC features six distinctive performance venues, with Clowes Memorial Hall as the centerpiece. Our diverse programming spans a wide array of events, showcasing performances from Jordan College of the Arts, Broadway in Indianapolis, Butler’s renowned lecture series, local arts organizations, and a wide variety of national touring productions. 

The Marquee Club 
As a thank you for your support, all BAEC donors of $250 and above will enjoy exclusive access to the Marquee Club for the upcoming year. This year, for Day of Giving only, first time BAEC donors who give $200 or more will also receive Marquee Club access for the next year! The Marquee Club is the premier lounge at Clowes Memorial Hall, offering an elevated experience for patrons. Benefits include complimentary concessions and drinks for you and your guests from a private bar, upgraded lounge seating before the show and during intermission, access to a private balcony with stunning views of campus, and special lobby experiences when available.

Have you heard the news? 
The Butler Arts & Events Center has received a $9 million gift from the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation to transform the arts experience on Butler’s campus and beyond. This generous grant will fund significant renovations to Clowes Memorial Hall, the construction of a multi-purpose music hall/event space and lay the foundation for a $100 million Midtown Arts District.

How can you help? 
Support the Butler Arts & Events Center by making a gift and joining The Marquee Club!
Your donation to the BAEC plays a crucial role in bringing world-class arts and entertainment to Indianapolis. As a not-for-profit theatre, the BAEC depends on the generosity of our patrons to deliver exceptional performances to both the Butler University community and Central Indiana. Your gift helps the BAEC: 

• Offer free public performances, including the Free Movie Series and Free Krannert Room Showcases
• Continue vital renovations and improvements, ensuring the BAEC remains a dynamic and accessible space for future generations 
• Provide diverse, high-quality programming that serves the greater Indianapolis area and enriches the cultural landscape 

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