Welcome to the ILLUME support page, we’re so honoured that you’ve landed here.
We trust you’ve had a chance to see and possibly even partake in some ILLUME sessions that feature on our prototype App! You might have taken us with you into the gallery (accessing us through your smartphone), or on your desktop computer or tablet, in the comfort of your home finding ways to connect more deeply with a work of art.
The earliest elements of ILLUME were conceived during the “big pause” (2020-2022) in a virtual dialogue that took place between colleagues in Australia and the UK. After decades of research, we had been running in-person sessions in art galleries and enabled hundreds to connect with art. With galleries closed and time and space to dream, we asked ourselves, what if we could enable thousands, even millions of people to connect to art in a deeper, more mindful way? A few years, many conversations and a round the world trip later, we are now well on our way to bringing our dream to life.
If you love what we’re doing, and want to see more, there are a few ways that you can support us.
Buy us a coffee
If you want to support us but you’re not looking for anything long term – just buy us a coffee! Look for the ♥ SUPPORT tab to take you to this no fuss way to give us a little lovin’. Coffees are $5 each and you can choose the standard 1, 3 ($15) or 5 ($25) coffees or enter your own number of coffees and it calculates the amount. Transactions can be done anonymously – but we’d love it if you add a supportive message – which will help others see the lovin’ in action. Note: All transactions are in Australian dollars (our Australian dollar is quite low these days so $25 AUS is about $16 US; £12.50; €14.65 - as of 19 Aug 2023)– and we cover credit card fees and any currency conversion.
Become a Member
If you’re interested in learning more about ILLUME, being invited to special events or first to know what we’re up to, become a Member so that we can bring you on the journey with us. There are a range of different membership options depending on how involved you want to be. We’ll be mindful of your inbox, only sharing the big updates related to the level of membership you choose.
Commission Sessions
If you are looking for a more direct way to make an impact, you can commission our international colleagues to write, produce and record sessions. You’ll be helping us broaden the offering of artworks, galleries and museums, while ensuring we are able to work with some outstanding collaborators from around the world.
Whatever way you choose to support us - from buying us a coffee to commissioning some work - you’ll be helping us to grow and continue to build our platform, enabling more people to connect deeply with art from around the world. So, from the bottom of our hearts, we thank you.
From Steve and the team at ILLUME x
Recent supporters

Jeremey from Vancouver bought 3 coffees.
It was wonderful looking at the paintings as though with “new eyes” – loved using it on my Samsung Galaxy tablet while at the airport waiting for hours and hours! 😀

Sarah bought a coffee.
I just loved this experience. A whole new way to look at art. I really felt a connection especially to the Streeton Practice. So grest to take the time to deeply view each work. Thank you

Poppy is now a member.
I've been lucky enough to test this prototype from the early days and have loved the content so far. I can't believe how much it's opened my eyes (and my heart) to experience art in a completely different way. I can't wait to see what's next.

Tim bought 5 coffees.
I’ve been following your work since the live sessions at the art gallery in Sydney (before the pandemic) – then attending the great deep looking sessions as part of the Vivid festival in Sydney earlier this year – but using the ILLUME app at the art gallery just rocked! On my time, my choice and I was so blown away by how great the connection to the works actually was. Thank you. Super cool – can’t wait for more.

Kate is now a member.
I have a new love for art! Kate, Berlin