Become a Sponsor | LancasterARTS in Lancaster, PA

Becoming a Sponsor

As a First Friday sponsor, you will be well positioned to gain exceptional visibility with visitors who have an interest in the arts and the City of Lancaster, and are above average in income and education. This market segment has told us that they want an urban experience and appreciate Lancaster's walkable historic setting with a diverse local arts community. In addition to connecting with this desirable demographic through a First Friday sponsorship, you will be recognized as an organization that cares about the arts in Lancaster and understands the connection between the arts and economic vitality.

Sponsorship Benefits

Visibility during the event: Thousands of local and out-of-town visitors congregate downtown to enjoy Lancaster's distinctive art galleries, museums, performances, shops, and restaurants. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic will see your organization's logo (black & white) displayed on the banner tower at the Art Garden (Prince & Chestnut Sts.) during the evening hours of each First Friday, July through June (12 First Fridays). The LancasterARTS Optidome will be available for use by your company in the Art Garden during one First Friday, 5- 9 pm.
Visibility in print: Your organization's logo will appear in all four issues of the First Friday quarterly guides, providing exposure through the year. 3,500 copies of each issue are distributed to more than 100 locations throughout the city. This popular guide is used and displayed everyday and is also available for download on the LancasterARTS website. We will provide an agreed upon amount of guides to your business for distribution as well.
Visibility online: Your organization’s logo will be displayed in the First Friday section of the LancasterARTS.com website and linked to your website for the 12-month period. Over 100,000 visitors utilize the LancasterARTS website during the year. You will receive acknowledgment in the center content section of the About First Fridays, Current First Friday and Upcoming First Friday web pages with organization name listing and web link. You will also receive acknowledgment in the center content section of the Current First Friday Sponsors web page with logo and web link.
Recognition with media contacts: Your organization’s sponsorship will be highlighted in the monthly First Friday press releases distributed to 200+ local and regional media outlets and posted on the website.
Public appreciation: Your organization will be recognized by arts and civic enthusiasts as a sponsor who cares about the arts in Lancaster as you are thanked publicly in our annual listing of donors.

Sponsorship Package

$5,000, tax deductible, for a single sponsor or collaborative sponsorship.
Maximum of three partners per collaborative sponsorship. One point of contact please.
Commitment deadline: April 30
For further information, contact LancasterARTS, at 717.509.2787 or info@lancasterarts.com

Becoming a First Friday sponsor is a great way to support your business while supporting the arts!

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