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• “Illumination” Gala & Auction took place on June 6th,
2015 at the Seattle Design Center
• Over 220 guests supported the event with attendance
and an evening of bidding
• Over 190 local businesses and individuals supported
the gala with a live or silent auction donation
• Event promotion reached over 10,000 of ArtsWest’s
email subscribers and Facebook fans
• Event exceeded fundraising goal, raising over $160,000
to benefit ArtsWest’s programming
Sample sponsorship recognition from 2015
On Saturday, June 11th, 2016, ArtsWest will be hosting our 17th
Annual Gala at the Seattle Design Center. This event, held annually,
raises the critical funds ArtsWest needs to produce artistic events so
fiercely compelling that they require conversation. In addition, the
funds raised help support our growing education program,
dedicated to training the next generation of theatre artists.
Distinguished Sponsor- $5000
• Sponsorship Exclusivity within industry
• Opportunity to supply promotional items on
guests tables
• One+ tables for 10 or more guests at event on
June 11, 2016.
• Full page company ad in event program
• Highest-profile logo recognition in visual
presentation, auction catalog, pre-event
collateral (invitations, etc), & e-blasts (deadline
March 9, 2016).
Producing Sponsor- $2500
• One reserved table for 10 guests at event on
June 11, 2016.
• ½ page company ad in event program
• Logo recognition in visual presentation, auction
catalog, pre-event collateral (invitations, etc), &
e-blasts (deadline March 9, 2016).
All Sponsorships include:
• Company/Donor name recognized on Donor
Wall at ArtsWest
• Company recognition on ArtsWest Website
• Verbal recognition during event
2 x Silent Auction Community Partner ~ $750
• Company name and logo prominently
displayed at designated silent auction area.
• Company logo on bid sheets.
• Company logo in auction catalog (deadline May
5, 2016).
• Company logo projected on the screen
throughout the evening.
Bid Card Community Partner ~ Printing + $500
• Company name and logo prominently
displayed on bid cards.
• Company name in auction catalog
• Company name projected on the screen
throughout the evening.
Pen Sponsor ~ Manufacturing + $500
• Company name and logo prominently
displayed on all pens at venue.
• Company name in auction catalog
• Company name projected on the screen
throughout the evening.
Signature Drink Community Partner ~ $350
• Company name and logo prominently
displayed at the drink tray area.
• Company name in auction catalog
• Company name projected on the screen
throughout the evening.
3 x Drink Tray Community Partner ~ $150
• Company name and logo prominently
displayed at the bar.
• Company name on auction catalog (deadline
May 5, 2016).
• Company name projected on the screen
throughout the evening.
All Community Partnerships include:
• Verbal recognition from the stage during the
evening.
• Company name on ArtsWest’s website.
ArtsWest’s Gala & Auction is our non-profit’s largest fundraising event and the perfect opportunity
to connect your company and brand with a wide range of consumers who have a passion and
affinity for the arts.
Please send your company logo
for printed materials to:
Calls and inquiries:
(206) 938-0963
