AHA! 2022 Sponsorship Guide

AHA!

JUNE 2, 2022 A unique hybrid event with both live and

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online opportunities to promote your brand and celebrate a storied institution at a lively and unique catered, open bar reception.

AUCTION SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

hallwalls.cbo.io

WWW.HALLWALLS.ORG

PARTNERSHIP

EVENT OVERVIEW For this year's Annual Hallwalls Auction, or AHA! 2022, we will finally be returning to a live, in-person auction. However, one great thing we learned during the pandemic, is that we have incredible support and serious art buyers from all over the globe. This year we will be giving everyone a chance to acquire our amazing auction pieces by hosting our live auction on our partner site Clickbid. We will stream our inperson Asbury Hall Auction and accept online bids in addition to a the bids in the room. This means that your brand/company, its logo, social media, and website will be promoted locally and beyond in a very meaningful way.

PLUS This year we are partnering with Buffalo's most

beloved bars and mixologists to make sure that the in-person party is one you won't want to miss if you live in WNY.

WHAT WE DO Since 1974, Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center has supported over 8,000 artists in a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to, visual, performing and media arts, music, literature, dance and film.

Our digital archives contain detailed records for thousands of cultural events and are available to the public free of charge for their use.

WHAT WE DO FOR YOU Our online engagement during our most recent drawing rally and silent auction: Facebook: 24,000 views, 7,000 clicks/engagements Instagram: 8,000 interactions Website: 1,780 total visits, 1,591 unique visitors In-Person: 300 attendees

MEDIA COVERAGE: Partnership mentioned in all press releases with sponsored coverage by WBFO and Buffalo Spree Magazine guaranteed in addition to other editorials

Hallwalls relies on your support to make our year-round programs possible and to sustain the organization as we approach a milestone of 50 years in operation

2022 SPONSORSHIP MENU Be a part of Hallwalls first LIVE Auction, since 2019. This year we are presenting the auction in a hybrid format with a killer party and the opportunity for your brand to be seen by our supporters across the globe as we enable a live stream of our event with online bidding and in-person bidding now possible.

PRESENTING SPONSOR $5,000 Level • 10 Tickets to the AHA! 2022 Auction Party

• VIP Table for your guests with dedicated butler service throughout the event • A limited edition wall sculpture depicting a cast aluminum thunderbolt created by Robert Longo & Charlie Clough valued at $2,500 • Premium placement on the inside front cover with a full page ad in our auction catalogue • 3 custom social media video posts for the platform of your choosing promoting your brand as a major supporter of the arts • Logo included in press releases, social media and all event materials as the presenting sponsor • Logo and website link on Hallwalls’ website and event page

PARTNER $2,500 Level • 6 Tickets to the AHA! 2022 Auction Party • Premium placement in our catalog with a full page • 2 custom social media posts for the platform of your choosing promoting your brand as a supporter of the arts • Logo included in catalogue, press releases, social media and all event materials • Logo and website link on Hallwalls’ website event page

SPONSORSHIP MENU ADVOCATE $1,000 LEVEL • 4 Tickets to the AHA! 2022 Party • Full page ad in our auction catalogue • 1 custom social media post for the platform of your choosing promoting your brand as a supporter of the arts • Name included in press releases and event material • Logo AND website link on Hallwalls’ event page

SUSTAINER $750 LEVEL • 2 Tickets to AHA! 2022 • Full page ad in our auction catalogue • 1 custom social media posts for the platform of your choosing promoting your brand as a supporter of the arts • Name included in press releases and event material • Logo AND website link on Hallwalls’ event page

TRUSTEE $500 LEVEL • Half page page ad in our auction catalogue • 1 custom social media post for the platform of your choosing promoting your brand as a supporter of the arts • Name included in press releases and event materials • Logo and website link on Hallwalls’ event page

SUPPORTER $250 LEVEL • Quarter page ad in our auction catalogue • Name included in press releases and event materials • Logo and website link on Hallwalls’ event page

FRIEND $100 LEVEL • Quarter page ad in our auction catalogue

BUILD YOUR OWN Do you have your own idea or concept for sponsorship?

Please reach out to Emily Tucker at emily@hallwalls.org.

Deadlines & Specs

Important Dates & Specs for Your Catalog Ad

PRINT DEADLINES We love to thank you for your support of our mission, vision and programming.

Below are deadlines to make sure we do that as often as possible

LOGO POSTERS - 4/29 SOCIAL MEDIA CUSTOM POSTS- ASAP WEBSITE - ASAP AUCTION WEBSITE - ASAP

CATALOG AD PREVIEW CATALOG FOR COLLECTORS - 4/29 MAIN CATALOG FOR EVENT - 5/13