Studio Party 12: Sponsorship Proposal

STUDIO PARTY 12: SENSORY EXPLOSION

THE VENUE: McCOLL CENTER FOR VISUAL ART McColl Center for Visual Art is a nationally acclaimed contemporary art center dedicated to connecting art and artists with the community. Located in a historic, neo-Gothic church in Uptown Charlotte, the Center houses nine artist studios and over 5,000 square feet of gallery space, hosting artists from the region, nation and world.

Artists inspire critical thinking and positive change. They interpret the past and invent the future. McColl Center for Visual Art’s residency program offers artists a place to work, conduct research and participate in outreach projects which extend into the community.

Locally, McColl Center for Visual Art has been recognized as: Charlotte Magazine Winner, Best Arts Hub Creative Loafing Winner, Best Cultural Institution

HISTORY OF THE EVENT On April 22, 2010 McColl Center for Visual Art honored our founders at a 10-year anniversary celebration: Bank of America Night of Nights. A truly memorable experience for over 350 of our special guests in attendance, the Center was inspired to recreate the event and continue the celebration each spring.

Now in its third year, Studio Party 12 (previously Spring Fling) is one of the Center’s largest annual fundraising events and art sale that attracts artists and patrons in addition to local, state and national dignitaries.

THE EVENT Studio Party 12: Sensory Explosion will be held from 7 to 10 PM on Saturday, April 14, 2012.

The Center will come alive with cocktails, art, music, and gourmet treats and eight of the Center’s studios will be transformed by artists in themes sure to tantalize the senses.

All three floors of the Center will be brimming with an art sale of work by our fabulous alumni artists in a one-of-a-kind exhibition. With something for everyone, the works will be showcased in over 5,000 square feet of gallery space and are sure to wow and dazzle those just starting their collection to those with museums named in their honor.

Tickets sales and additional event information can be found: www.mccollcenter.org/SP12

SUPPORT ART AND ARTISTS What does art feel like? Can you hear it? Does it have a familiar smell that awakens your senses? Studio Party 12: Sensory Explosion presented by Bank of America promises to be an evening to ignite your senses!

This is your chance to support world class contemporary art and artists right here in Charlotte. Studio Party 12 sponsorships directly support the Center’s general operating budget, which in turn, supports the residencies of artists from all over the world and keeps the Center’s gallery open and free to the public. In addition, local and regional artists will be directly supported through the evening’s art sales, receiving 70% commission from their individual sales.

STUDIO PARTY 12 S PO NSO R S H I P OP P OR T U N I T I E S $2,500 STUDIO SPONSOR

• Recognition as an elite sponsor of one of the eight studios being transformed by

artists for the evening

• Guaranteed 20,000+ impression via custom Facebook Ad (optional)

• Recognition in e-newsletter (2 mentions to 7k constituents)

• Recognition via social media updates; Facebook and Twitter (over 4k followers)

• Recognition in event program and night-of signage

• Recognition on the event’s website and optional link to company’s website

• Named in printed invitation

• Invitation to special preview art sale (night of event)

• 6 tickets to the event

$1,000 PATRON SPONSOR

• Recognition in e-newsletter ( 2 mentions to 7k constituents)

• Recognition via social media updates; Facebook and Twitter (over 4k followers)

• Recognition in event program and night-of signage

• Recognition on the event’s website and optional link to company’s website

• Named in printed invitation

• Invitation to special preview art sale (night of event)

• 4 tickets to the event

$350 HOST SPONSOR

• Recognition on event’s website

• Named in printed invitation

• Invitation to special preview art sale (night of event)

• 2 tickets to the events

For additional information about the venue, event or sponsorship opportunities, contact Sarah Lewkowitz, Associate Director of Development, at sarah@mccollcenter.org or 704-944-8223.