Arts Central offers several opportunities for sponsors to receive ongoing community-wide and regional visibility. The monthly First Friday Art Walk, VanGo, and the Black & White Gala provide year-round exposure and recognition.  We invite you to share in the spotlight as a sponsor of one of the following high impact programs.
 

2010 Black & White Gala: 
Sunday, October 10, 2010 at the Mount Bachelor Village Conference Center

• Presenting Sponsor $6,000
• Other sponsorship levels from $1,000-$5,000

Check back soon for more information on Arts Central's 2010 Black & White Gala.  (Expected event attendance: 150+)

The annual Black & White Gala, celebrates the arts, arts education, and the commitment of its patrons. The Sunday afternoon dinner and auction offers gourmet fare, fine wine, and an auction of great getaways, stunning works of art, wine, and jewelry.  Our audience of arts patrons and supporters provides optimum recognition for your organization.
 

VanGo

• Presenting Sponsor $6,000
• Other sponsorship levels available

Van Go travels all over Central Oregon serving rural communities and youth at risk. Our colorful Honda Element is a highly visible way to support Arts Central and bring the benefits of the arts to those who need it most.  Add your name and logo to VanGo! 
 

First Friday Art Walk
Arts Central's education + resource center

• Presenting Sponsor $6,000
• $500 monthly host sponsorships available

Expected event attendance during the year: 10,000

On the first Friday of each month, downtown Bend rolls out the red carpet and welcomes the community to stroll the art galleries and enjoy refreshments. In the center of the action sits Arts Central's education + resource center. 
 

 
Presenting Sponsorship ($6,000+) benefits include:

• Recognition and thanks at all sponsored events.
• A private event at Arts Central. (Value $500)
• A table for ten guests at the annual Black & White Gala. (Value $850)
• A one-page advertisement in our class catalogue (published quarterly) with a distribution of more than 3,500 copies per edition.
• Primary positioning of logo or company name in signs and promotional materials produced by Arts Central to specifically support the event or program covered by the sponsorship.   (Value $3,000)
• A framed hand pulled original print by one of several respected Central Oregon Artists as an offer of appreciation. 
   

Arts Central is grateful to all our supporters who make it possible for us to serve thousands of people with outstanding programs, faculty, and resources.  Their commitment to high quality and accessible arts education opportunities helps ensure a well rounded education for children, foster creativity and innovation, and build a culturally vibrant Central Oregon region.