The Becoming Monster Festival is offered in the spirit of the gift culture. We invite you to make a gift to support the artists and contributors who are leading us into this festival. Please contribute what you can and then a little bit more. Any additional funds raised will go to support the work of ten (The Emergence Network) in 2025. We ask that all participants make some financial contribution for the festival, no matter the size. However, if you feel deeply challenged by the financial requirements of participation, please write to us at [email protected]. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds or access to a credit/debit card. 

We offer a sliding scale based on your relative financial standing. The huge range between the scale is meant to reflect not only the incredible disparity in economic conditions between different parts of the world but also the historical reality of stolen wealth in many different forms generally from the so-called Global South to the North. Ultimately, the payment system is designed for those with more access to wealth to cover the costs of those with less access to wealth; we trust your discernment of how you personally fit into this global economic context. 

Medium Access to Wealth: $150 - $300 USD
High Access to Wealth: $300 - $500 USD
Low Access to Wealth: $5 - $50 USD
Pay-it-Forward: $500 USD + (financially support someone else’s participation) 

As you decide what amount to pay, we ask that you not only consider your present-day financial situation governed by income but also factors including: historical discrimination faced by your peoples; your financial wealth (do you have retirement savings?); your access to income and financial wealth, both current and anticipated (how easily could you earn more income compared to other people in your country and in the world? do you expect to receive an inheritance?); people counting on your financial livelihood including dependents and community members; and the socio-economic conditions of your locale (relative to other places in your country and in the world).