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To support the Grand Illusion Cinema, become a Member or make a donation today! We are the only 100% volunteer-operated nonprofit cinema in the United States. Learn more about us.

Become a Member

A memberships is a great way to support the Grand Illusion Cinema, while also getting a great deal! In almost all cases we will honor your member discount at pop-ups screenings and at our future home of the Varsity Theatre. If for some reason we can’t offer a discount, we’ll let you know in the film’s listing on our website.

Member – $55

Receive reduced admission for films at Grand Illusion screenings and invitations to member-only events. Bring a friend for free on Tuesdays aka Member Mooch Night (redeemable in-person only, subject to availability). Enjoy a 20% discount on our reasonably-priced concessions & merchandise! Entire amount is tax-deductible.

Senior/Student/Military Member – $40

Same benefits as the Member level, but at a discount for seniors, students, and military. Entire amount is tax-deductible.

Grand Illusion Varsity Founder – $200

All of the above MEMBER level membership benefits plus an outsized impact in the success of our first year at the Varsity. We’ll recognize you on screen before films all year. And we’ll give you an exclusive invitation for two to get a first-look inside the Varsity before we reopen to the public. Entire amount is tax-deductible.

All membership levels will be asked to renew annually.

CLICK HERE TO BUY A MEMBERSHIP

Questions?

Contact our Membership Coordinator at memberships@grandillusioncinema.org

Make a Donation

By making a tax-deductible donation to the Grand Illusion Cinema, you help support a landmark of the Seattle film community. Your donations are critical to our efforts to reopen our new home, the Varsity Theatre.

We are the longest continually running movie theater in the city, and the only 100% volunteer operated nonprofit cinema in the United States. We are one of the only theaters in the Pacific Northwest to regularly screen movies on 35mm film, and our uniquely diverse programming is a major asset to the Seattle cinemagoing public.

The Grand Illusion Cinema is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization incorporated in Washington State. Our tax ID is 13-4273973.

Anonymous donations: please use the WA Gives portal.

Check donations: mail to Grand Illusion Cinema, c/o Mail Etc., 4730 University Way NE #1330. Seattle, WA 98105.