DOWNTOWN TEMPE FOUNDATION PRESENTS

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1 DOWNTOWN TEMPE FOUNDATION PRESENTS 2016 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

2 GENERAL OVERVIEW The Tempe Festivals of the Arts semi-annual events are among the oldest and largest art festivals in the Desert Southwest. The Fall Festival spans almost 50 years and the Spring Festival is almost 40 years old. These two events are routinely ranked among the top fine art festivals in the nation, and draw artist participation from throughout all 50 states and North America. The Tempe Festivals of the Arts have been awarded with Best Event in Arizona by the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA), and the Award of Merit from the International Downtown Association (IDA). The festival offers multiple locations to sit back and enjoy a local beverage or bite to eat. There is a Food Truck Alley for street food enthusiasts. In addition, there are dozens of local restaurants inside the event s footprint that welcome festival attendees! MARCH 31-APRIL 2, 2017 DECEMBER 1-3, 2017

3 ARTISTS OVERVIEW Approximately 350 artisans present their original works in 17 visual arts categories at each festival. The festivals feature only original art, and every artist is present on-site to greet festival goers. The festival gives out around $10,000 in awards for Best in Show, category awards and other awards. The artists are selected by a blind jury made up of highly skilled artists and art administrators. Independent artists from throughout North America apply and about half are invited to participate. More than $1.6 million of original art is sold on average at each Festival. New in Fall 2016 is the 6th & Mill Makers section, which is curated by local artists and only local artists are invited. Sponsorship opportunities: 6th & Mill Makers Space OR Artist Awards MARCH 31-APRIL 2, 2017 DECEMBER 1-3, 2017

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT OVERVIEW In addition to high quality art, guests enjoy a full schedule of music and entertainment including three stages which feature nationally, regionally, and locally

4 MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT OVERVIEW In addition to high quality art, guests enjoy a full schedule of music and entertainment including three stages which feature nationally, regionally, and locally prominent musical entertainment. In addition, pop up street performances by about two dozen street entertainers and musicians are located throughout the venue, from musicians to jugglers, from mimes to henna artists. The Spring festival includes a Festival After Dark with extended programming and entertainment. Sponsorship opportunities: Sponsor a Stage and receive promotional value, visual onsite recognition, and name inclusion in festival programs. MARCH 31-APRIL 2, 2017 DECEMBER 1-3, 2017

5 INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY OVERVIEW Kids Block offers kids free hands-on art experiences and education where young artists make art to take home. In addition, there is exhibit space for young artists to show their works in the same area. This gives young artists, from elementary through high school, the opportunity to experience the challenges and successes of the art fair world by selling on site. Awards are given by jury in each of three age brackets. Chalk-A-Lot Street entertains audiences with a 3-day observation of professional chalk art murals on the street, a cash prize contest, and public participation opportunities. Partnerships with ASU Ceramics Museum brings working artists into the festival to demonstrate active creation. Sponsorship opportunities: Sponsor Kids Block or Chalk-A-Lot Street and have great visibility in these programmed spaces, plus promotion leading up to the event! MARCH 31-APRIL 2, 2017 DECEMBER 1-3, 2017

6 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES Sponsorships range from $2,500 to $50,000 and include everything from on site presence to targeted activations. Exclusivity is available as well as naming rights and all sponsorships are customized to meet your marketing needs. Sponsorships include a variety of marketing benefits such as: Inclusion in social media marketing plan with 24,000 followers Featured in Downtown Tempe newsletter with 13,000 subscribers Name/logo placement on print items such as posters, water bill inserts, flyers, etc. Logo/Name placement on signage at the event Logo/Name placement on 130 street pole banners Website inclusion with over 500,000 visitors Inclusion in collaterol, such as the Event Program CONTACT KATE BORDERS KATE@DOWNTOWNTEMPE.COM OR

7 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES Or get creative with your sponsorship! Examples of activations include: Sponsor a stage for live entertainment Sponsor the Kids Block section of the festival Sponsor the Chalk Mural Contest at Chalk-A-Lot Street Sponsor a public art project to be completed during the festival Sponsor an event amenity, such as a charging station, lounge, VIP area, etc. Sponsor the Artists Awards or the Kids Awards Sponsor the VIP Preview Party or the Artists Awards Dinner Sponsor a new element that we create together that fits your company! Without our sponsors, we couldn t produce these family friendly community events. Your support allows us to provide free and affordable cultural programming for residents and visitors from around the region. CONTACT KATE BORDERS KATE@DOWNTOWNTEMPE.COM OR

8 Want to get more information about Downtown Tempe s events and programs? Downtown Tempe Foundation 310 S. Mill Avenue, Suite A-201 Tempe, AZ info@downtowntempe.com

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