Arts Midwest

The following opportunities are no longer available, but check back next year if you’re interested in them for 2009!

NOTE: These are 2008 sponsorship price levels, which are subject to change for 2009.

For more information about sponsorships, contact Colleen McLaughlin at colleen@artsmidwest.org or 612.238.8052.

Performance Sponsorships

All-Conference Luncheon
Sponsor Investment: $11,000
The all-Conference luncheon sponsorship is heavily sought-after every year. You or your artist will perform in front of hundreds of presenters at this full-Conference gathering.

Saturday Brunch
Sponsor Investment: $7,000
The Brunch is another coveted performance opportunity. It’s a great chance for you or your artist to be seen by hundreds of presenters before the last session in the Marketplace.

Opening-Night Party
Sponsor Investment: $3,500
Kick off the Conference right…be the FIRST to welcome your colleagues and friends to the Conference at the Opening-Night Party!

Closing-Night Reception
Sponsor Investment: $3,000
If you or your artist can get people up and dancing, then this is the sponsorship for you! Add to the celebration of another successful Conference as the Closing-Night Party sponsor. Leave a lasting impression on everyone in the room and on the dance floor.

Happy Hour Sponsored Showcase
Sponsor Investment: $2,500
Continue networking immediately after the Marketplace closes, and show presenters what you or your artists can do first-hand. The Conference will provide a prime location and highly visible promotion during the Conference; the sponsor is responsible for food, beverage, and sound and technical costs.

Marketplace Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
Sponsor Investment: $1,000
This opportunity is a perfect way to increase your visibility in front of hundreds of presenters right before they are ready to do business. Be the first to welcome artist managers/agents, artists, and presenters to the Marketplace exhibit hall. Make sure to invite people to your exhibit as you officially open the Marketplace!

Hospitality Sponsorships

Cyber Connection
Sponsor Investment: $5,500
Everyone wants to stay connected during the Conference – and you can make it happen! Your colleagues will be reminded of your sponsorship every time they check their e-mail. The Cyber Connection includes six terminals and one printer.

Continental Breakfast: Friday, September 19
Sponsor investment: $2,500 (Thursday’s breakfast is still available!)
Start the morning off right with bagels and a jolt of java, with your promotional materials on display.

Product Sponsorships

Conference Tote Bag
Sponsor Investment: $3,800
Advertise throughout the entire Conference with these gusseted tote bags – a popular and necessary item for all Conference attendees, and a perfect take-away item!

Name Tag Lanyards
Sponsor Investment: $2,500
This perfect recognition opportunity is a necessity for Conference participants! All Conference attendees are required to wear their name tags for all events – put your name around everyone’s necks for the duration of the Conference.

Coffee Mugs
Sponsor Investment: $4,000
Make a first impression by sponsoring reusable coffee mugs! Mugs will be imprinted with a customized label and distributed to all Conference attendees on-site.

Conference Notepad
Sponsor Investment: $2,000
Put your name in front of each attendee with prominent placement of your agency name imprinted on the Conference notepad, distributed to all Conference attendees onsite.

Conference Pen
Sponsor Investment: $2,000
Every time Conference attendees take notes, they will see your name! The Conference pen will be distributed to all Conference attendees onsite.

Conference Bookmarks
Sponsor Investment: $1,000
Incoming hotel guests often wonder, “Where do I go for Conference registration?” This handy informational bookmark will be distributed to each guest with their hotel key card, and will prominently place your name at their fingertips.

Promotion Sponsorships

Hotel Key Cards
Sponsor Investment: $3,000
Imprint your logo and exhibit number on the room key cards for the Conference hotel. Your name will be on everyone’s mind from morning until night!

Coffee Cart
Sponsor Investment: $1,000 per day (Thursday, Friday, &/or Saturday)
Give your colleagues a java jolt by providing the coffee cart, located in the Marketplace lobby.

Education Sponsorships

Plenary Session: Friday, September 19
Sponsor Investment: $5,000
The Plenary Session challenges and inspires attendees – remember the impact Rebecca Ryan had last year? Help support this valuable and education-rich experience.

New Attendee Mingler: Wednesday, September 17
Sponsor Investment: $1,500
Welcome new colleagues to their first Midwest Arts Conference at our popular New Attendee Mingler. This casual event will help new colleagues continue building connections and learn the ins and outs of the Conference.

New Colleague Connection Mentor Program
Sponsor Investment: $1,000
Get your name in front of colleagues new to the Midwest Arts Conference by supporting the New Colleague Connection mentor program.