Arts Midwest

Interested in becoming a Conference sponsor?

• Many great sponsorships are still available for 2010! Act quickly to take advantage of the remaining opportunities!
• Please let us know if you have something in mind that you don’t see below. We will be happy to craft an opportunity that will make you stand out.
• Contact Colleen McLaughlin at colleen@artsmidwest.org or 612.238.8052 if you’re interested in becoming a sponsor of the 2010 Conference.
• To view the sponsorships already spoken for in 2010 and to get an idea of options you may wish to consider for 2011, view our Confirmed Sponsorships.

Performance Sponsorships

ALL CONFERENCE LUNCHEON: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
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.

HAPPY HOUR SPONSORED SHOWCASE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Sponsor investment: $2,500 PENDING
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.

Hospitality Sponsorships

CYBER CONNECTION
Sponsor investment: $5,500 PENDING
We all know how important it is to be connected during the Conference – and you can make it happen! Your colleagues will be so appreciative and reminded of your sponsorship every time they check their e-mail. The Cyber Connection includes five terminals and one printer.

CLOSING-NIGHT RECEPTION: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Sponsor investment: $3,000
Add to the celebration of another successful Conference as the Closing-Night Party sponsor. Leave a lasting impression on everyone in the room.

COFFEE CART
Sponsor investment: $1,500/day or all three days for $3,500
Help caffeinate your colleagues with the Conference Coffee Cart. The sponsorship includes 25 coffee tickets for you to hand out at your discretion and to help drive traffic to your booth! And, for an extra $500, you can have personalized sleeves made for each cup!

CHAIR MASSAGES IN THE MARKETPLACE
Sponsor investment: $1,500–2,000 (prices vary depending on length of services)
Who doesn’t love a massage? …Need we say more?

Product Sponsorships

Place your name at everyone’s fingertips by customizing one of the following, reasonably prices take-away items which will be distributed to all attendees on-site at Registration.

WATER BOTTLES	Sponsor investment: $3,000
NAME TAG LANYARDS / NECK WALLETS	Sponsor investment: $2,500
NOTE PADS	Sponsor investment: $2,000
CONFERENCE PENS	Sponsor investment: $2,000
HIGHLIGHTERS	Sponsor investment: $1,500
BOTTLE OPENER KEY CHAIN	Sponsor investment: $1,500
LUGGAGE TAGS	Sponsor investment: $1,000
POST-ITS	Sponsor investment: $1,000

Promotion Sponsorships

HOTEL KEY CARDS
Sponsor investment: $3,500-$4,000 (Price varies based on number of colors and imprint locations)
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!

POCKET SCHEDULE
Sponsor investment: $1,500
A must-have for every attendee, the handy pocket-sized Conference schedule will fit inside attendees’ name tag for easy reference.

EXHIBIT HALL FLOOR PLAN
Sponsor Investment: $1,250
Include your logo and exhibit number on the map that everyone is using!

BOOKMARKS
Sponsor Investment: $1,250
As guests check into the hotel they often wonder, “Where do I go for Conference registration?” This handy informational bookmark will be distributed to each guest with the hotel key card and will place your name at their fingertips from the minute they arrive.

CHOCOLATES
Sponsor investment: $1,250
One of the biggest attendee requests last year was wanting chocolate in their tote bags. Help them feed that craving by sponsoring personalized chocolates given out to each attendee at Registration.

E-MAIL BLASTS
Sponsor investment: $500 (maximum of four sponsors; non-exclusive opportunity)
Start your advertising from the moment our attendees start planning for the Conference! We’ll include your organization name and logo on the four major marketing e-mails sent to our comprehensive Midwest Arts Conference database.

Education Sponsorships

PLENARY SESSION: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Sponsor investment: $5,000
The Plenary Session challenges and inspires attendees. Help support this valuable and education-rich experience.

NEW CONNECTIONS MINGLER: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Sponsor Investment: $1,500 (can be split between two or three sponsors)
Welcome colleagues to their first Midwest Arts Conference at our popular New Connections Mingler. This casual event will help new colleagues continue building connections and learn the ins and outs of the Conference. This is also a great opportunity to share a sponsorship with other colleagues!

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.

Sponsor benefits

• Crediting on Conference Web site, including a direct link to your Web site
• Crediting on Arts Midwest’s Web site
• Complimentary advertisement in the printed Program Book, distributed on-site to all attendees (for sponsorships $1,500+; ad size dependent on sponsorship level)
• Sign crediting at the event location (when applicable)
• Special acknowledgment in Program Book, including your logo
• Acknowledgment of your sponsorship at the all-Conference luncheon
• Sponsor ribbon on your Conference name tag
• Logo placement on selected major Conference signage
• Additional sponsor benefits may apply based on the sponsorship opportunity and price level