SPONSORSHIP
Arts of the Pamlico at the Historic Turnage Theatre in downtown Washington, NC
2019 Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities
All of Our Sponsorship Opportunities
A variety of sponsorships are available based on your interests and goals.
Please scroll down for complete information or download the 2019/2020 Sponsorship Options Chart.
Email Debra Torrence or Lexie Buck
or call us at 252-946-2504
General Operating Funds
(available all year)
Donations will be used to support the general operating costs of the Arts of the Pamlico.
All donations welcome throughout the year. Gift letters are provided for donations over $250 in late January/early February each year.
Raise the Roof (in 2019)
Donations will be used to raise and replace the failing Historic Turnage Theatre roof over the next year. All level of donation welcome. A plaque with the names of donors will be mounted in the theatre post roof replacement. Details at https://www.artsofthepamlico.org/raise-‐the-‐roof/.
Youth Arts Scholarship Fund – On Robin’s Wings
(available all year)
Description: Support a youth attending a spring or summer arts program or camp
Levels: – $125 per camp/per child for week long, half day camps or $350 per child for a 3 week Broadway Kids Camp, including snacks and costume
Advertising: Name and/or logo on camp and press materials and AOP website
Live Music Support – Acoustic & Sundays in the Park
Description: Support musical performances at Turnage Theatre or waterfront in Washington. Level: Range $250 (single performance to $2,500 (Sundays in Park series)
Advertising: See below*.
Country Dance
(confirm by June 1, 2019)
Event Title: Boots & Pearls
Reach: 200 participants at event Date: September 14, 2019
Location: Outdoor Venue in Washington NC
Description: BBQ dinner, dancing & music by DJ Divine.Tickets $35, $50 to reserve group table
- $1,000 – business logo on all press material & tickets, inclusion in ads, 6 tickets, reserved seating for dinner, table top signage
- $1,500 – business logo on all press material & tickets, inclusion in ads, 8 tickets, Reserved Table, table top signage
Community Theatre Show Rights
Description: Support community theatre to help pay for show costs. Levels: $500 – $1,500 per show
Advertising: See below*.
Annual Gala Event
(confirm by October 1, 2019)
Event Title: Theme TBD
Reach: 200 participants at event Date: January 18, 2020
Location: Washington Civic Center, Washington NC
Description: Annual premier fundraiser for arts council. Features live music during dinner, a free glass of champagne, a step & repeat banner for photos, special entertainment, dinner & music for after dinner dancing. Tickets for the Gala are $60 per person, $100 table reservation fee.
Advertising: See below*.
Levels: –
- $600 – business logo on all press material & tickets, inclusion in ads, 4 tickets/seats reserved, table top signage
- $1,000 – business logo on all press material & tickets, inclusion in ads, 6 tickets/seats reserved, table top signage
- $1,500 – business logo on all press materials, tickets, inclusion in ads, 8 tickets/seats reserved & table with signage
The Embers Holiday Concert
(confirm by November 1, 2019)
Event Title: Embers Holiday Concert Reach: 430 participants at event Date: December 20, 2019
Location: Historic Turnage Theatre, Washington NC
Description: Annual holiday concert by the popular Embers with Craig Woolard on stage at the Turnage Theatre. Tickets are $25.
Advertising: See below*.
Level: $500 Sponsorships include a pizza party for 10 with the band, pre-seating for 10 at 5:30 PM. Doors open at 6 PM. Logo on all press material & tickets, table top signage (limited to 10 sponsors)
23rd East Carolina Wildlife Arts Festival
(confirm by November 15, 2019)
Description: AOP coordinates the annual East Carolina Wildlife Arts Festival in Washington, NC each February.
The event features the unveiling of the NC Duck Stamp, Duck Decoy Carving, Indoor & Outdoor Vendors, Duck Calling, Retriever Dog Demos, Kids Crafts & Food.
Location: Washington Civic Center, Washington, NC
Date: February 8 & 9, 2020
Reach: 500 – 2,000
Advertising: See below*.
Levels: Download form off the Festival website at www.wildlifeartsfest.org.
- $3,500 Mallard (max 3)
- $1,250 Wood Duck (max 10)
- $600 Pintail (max 20)
- $300 Ring-neck (no limit)
- $150 Redhead (no limit)
1st Annual Pickin’ on the Pungo Bluegrass Festival
(confirm by September 15, 2019)
Description: AOP is partnering with the Belhaven Chamber of Commerce to bring an annual Bluegrass festival to Belhaven each January..
The event features Friday evening community events and a day of bluegrass music.
Download complete information here
Location: Wilkinson Center, Belhaven, NC
Date: January 25, 2020
Reach: 365 ticket holders and ads reaching 2,000
Advertising: Advertising for the festival includes spots on 5 radio stations, on social media, in print (Washington Daily News articles and ads, AOP monthly calendars, posters, fliers & brochures) & TV if trades are secured. Sponsorship checks should made payable to AOP, which is a 501C3 organization. Sponsorships may be tax deductible. Questions? Contact Debra Torrence, Executive Director at d.torrenceaop@gmail.com.
Sponsorship Levels for Individuals & Businesses (download form here)
- Monroe Sponsor ($2,500)
- Scruggs Sponsor ($1,500)
- Picker Sponsor ($750)
- Clawhammer Sponsor ($500)
- Foot Stomper Sponsor ($250)
- Jammer Sponsor ($125)
Community Outdoor Festival Support
(confirm two months prior to event date)
Description: AOP hosts 3 free community outdoor festivals annually: Hands On Arts Festival (September 2019), Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept/Oct 2019) & Blues & Jazz Festival (October 2019), Film Festival (Jan 2020)
Reach: 500 – 5,000 per event Advertising: See below*.
Levels: –
- $250 Bronze Sponsor – logo on press material
- $500 Silver Sponsor – logo on press material & signage
- $1,000 Gold Sponsor-logo on press material & signage
Movie Sponsorship (confirm two months prior to event date)
Description: Show your favorite movie on the big screen with support for the cost of the movie rights.
Level: $300 per movie as a public or private event Dates: Sponsor may determine based on availability. Advertising: See below*.
Holiday Homes Tour
(confirm by October 15, 2019)
Event Title: Annual Holiday Homes Tour Reach: 300 participants
Date: December 7, 2019 Location: Downtown Washington
Description: Annual tour of holiday homes fundraiser for Arts of the Pamlico. Features 10 decorated homes. Tickets $20/$25 day of.
Advertising: See below*.
Level: $500 Sponsorships include name on poster and tickets, in press & on maps
*Advertising: Prior to the event articles written by AOP for the Washington Daily Newspaper will include references to event sponsors. Some events include Washington Magazine ads.
Ads distributed via 5 radio stations via Curtis Media (101.9, 99.5, 103.3, 106.5 & Beach Boogie). Use of Visit NC and TV spots for some events.
Online advertising for this event occurs as well via AOP’s Constant Contact messages, social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), website and print materials (fliers & posters).