Drifting En a Memory: Youth Art Competition Sponsorship
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Empower the next generation of artists. Become a sponsor of “Drifting En a Memory” Youth Art Competition.
About the Competition
Artists Edo, Barrett Keithley, Blake Lenoir and Dwight White, also known as the Four Arts Men, have created Drifting En a Memory to inspire, motivate and educate young people interested in the visual arts. These Chicago based, internationally recognized artist have as their goal sharing their knowledge and expertise on building a successful art career. Participants will come from a cross section of schools in the Chicagoland area Students will submit their work for a juried process, judged by curators, collectors, business leaders, and others within Chicago’s art community
Students will garner an understanding of the competitive art world through the contest, and participation in artist led seminars exploring the different elements that come into play while building their art careers. The event will be held Saturday, April 6th from noon – 6 p.m. and is presented in partnership with Pigment International, The Four Arts Men, Gary Comer Youth Center and The Study Hotel on the campus of the University of Chicago. This competition provides a platform for young artists, age 14 – 18, to showcase their creativity and gain recognition By sponsoring, your company aligns itself with fostering artistic talent, inspiring innovation, and engaging with an enthusiastic community
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Memory Maker ($7,500) Dream Maker ($5,000): Spark Creator ($2,500):
Prominent logo placement: Website, all printed materials, event signage, social media posts.
Exclusive recognition: Press releases, event announcements, award ceremony mentions.
Speaking Opportunities:
Branding opportunities: Co-branded marketing materials, on-site booth, product/service demonstration.
Employee engagement:
Volunteer opportunities, exclusive event access, behind-the-scenes tours. Complimentary artwork pieces: Select artworks for display at your office or events.
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All sponsors receive:
Logo placement: Website, printed materials, event signage, select social media posts. Recognition: Press releases, event announcements, award ceremony mentions.
Branding opportunities: Cobranded marketing materials, on-site booth (shared)
Employee engagement:
Volunteer opportunities, event access at discounted rate
Complimentary artwork pieces: Select artworks for display at your office or events
15 Pigment Magazines
Logo placement: Website, event signage.
Recognition: Event announcements, social media mentions
Branding opportunities: Cobranded marketing materials (digital).
Complimentary artwork pieces: Select artworks for display at your office or events
10 Pigment Magazine
Positive brand association: Align your company with creativity, youth development, and community engagement.
Reach new audiences: Connect with passionate art enthusiasts and their families. Tax benefits: Sponsorship contributions may be tax-deductible (consult with your accountant) Positive media exposure: Featured in press releases, social media, and event materials. Become a sponsor and ignite the creative potential of young artists!
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Meet the four arts men
About the Artists
Barrett Keithley is a self-taught artist whose passion for art started as a child growing up on Chicago’s South Side reading and writing poetry. In 2020, during the height of the racial unrest following the murder of George Floyd, he cofounded the organization Paint the City with the goal to ‘heal the city through art.” The mural project has engaged more than 60 artists and worked with numerous local businesses all with the goal of ensuring artists voices are heard as they work to uplift the city of Chicago
Blake Lenoir is an interdisciplinary visual artist who works in oil, acrylic and oil pastel, but began his career working in graphite and charcoal. He pulls inspiration from the expressionist, Dada, Cubism, baroque/modern art and surrealist movements. His portraitures tell stories of life and take on hard conversations around mental health. “I empathize with people's struggles and depict that in my art”.
Dwight White is a multi-disciplinary creative, with ideas and strategy derived from his thorough understanding of consumers, brands, products and art. He utilizes these insights to inspire, innovate and explore culture through creativity. His brand work extends to McDonald’s, Adidas and Northwestern Football. He is the founder of Something I Can Feel, an annual celebration held during Juneteenth each year.
Eddie ‘EDO’ White is an arts entrepreneur who began his career in design, transitioning to fine art in 2017 His work has been shown at some of the country’s preeminent art fairs. He has designed for brands including Meta, Bank of America, Lululemon and Foot Locker. “I wasn’t introduced to art the formal way. I became an artist and then went back and did my homework.”