Join us as we pull back the curtain on the creative process!
Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST) offers a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of a visual artist through an easy-to-navigate, self-guided tour. Each October, visitors from all over are invited to explore hundreds of artist studios and creative spaces throughout more than twenty Philadelphia neighborhoods—free of charge. Hands-on workshops, featured exhibitions, demos and artist talks, and guided tours connect artists with the public and highlight each neighborhood’s unique flavor and contributions to Philadelphia's artistic vibrancy.
2024 SPONSORSHIP LEVELS AND HIGHLIGHTED BENEFITS
For a customized list of benefits or more information, please contact Lily Gilston at lily@cfeva.org or call (215)546-7775 ext 13.
$30,000 — PRESENTING SPONSOR (one available)
100% tax-deductible
“Philadelphia Open Studio Tours, presented by [your company]” with branding
Stand-alone press release for presenting partnership
Artists register for free with your company’s sponsorship
Opportunity to host a special event at your location for POST 25th Anniversary
Centerfold advertising spread in the 2024 Tour Directory (5,000+ copies)
Dedicated social media acknowledgments (10,000+ followers)
Opportunity for representative to present or distribute literature at all workshops/events
All benefits of Premier Partner Sponsorship Level: logo placement, newsletter, media releases, website features.
$15,000 — PREMIER PARTNER (2 available)
Potential to be a Co-Presenter with branded acknowledgement
Logo on all event printed materials
Two-page advertising spread inside the Tour Directory
Logo and link featured on the sponsor page of cfeva.org/philaopenstudios
Logo and link featured on the homepage of cfeva.org/philaopenstudios (10,000+ unique visitors)
Logo/link included on all email announcements to POST artists and studio visitors (8,000+ subscribers)
Dedicated email announcements with sponsor message sent to artists and studio visitors
Acknowledgment in all POST-related press releases
Dedicated social media acknowledgments (10,000+ followers)
Opportunity for representative to present or distribute literature at all workshops/events
$10,000 – ART PARTNER
Up to 40 artists (i.e.: your neighborhood, your alumni) participate for free with your sponsorship.
Logo in color on all event printed material
Full page color ad with premium placement inside the Tour Directory
Acknowledgment in all POST-related press releases
Your logo/sponsorship indicated next to each sponsored artist
Logo and link featured on the sponsor page of cfeva.org/philaopenstudios
Logo and link included on all email announcements to POST artists and studio visitors
$7,500 – PROGRAM PARTNER
Logo in color on all event printed material
Full page color ad with premium placement inside the Tour Directory
Logo and link featured on the sponsor page of cfeva.org/philaopenstudios
Acknowledgment in all POST-related press releases
Logo and link included on all email announcements to POST artists and studio visitors
$5,000 — NEIGHBORHOOD SPONSOR
Logo in color on all event printed material
Full page color ad in the Tour Directory
“[Company name] presents” added to all publicity for the neighborhood of choice
Acknowledgment in all POST-related press releases
Logo printed on each page of the Tour Directory corresponding to selected neighborhood
Logo and link include on all email announcements to neighborhood artists and audiences
Company logo and link on the sponsor page of cfeva.org/philaopenstudios
$2,500 — ARTIST ADVOCATE
Logo in color on all event printed materials
Half page printed ad in the Tour Directory
Logo and link included on select email announcements to POST artists and studio visitors
Company logo and link on the sponsor page of cfeva.org/philaopenstudios
Designation as a Community Partner: location included on the Tour, company name and location listed online and Tour Directory listing and map
$1,000 — STUDIO SPONSOR
Sponsor a minimum of 10 artists in one building at $75 each at this level. Each consecutive artist is $75.
¼-page color ad in the Tour Directory to list all participating artists at the studio building.
Designation as a Community Partner: location included on the Tour, company name and location listed online and Tour Directory listing and map
$750 — COMMUNITY BUSINESS SPONSOR
¼-page color ad in the Tour Directory featuring a coupon or special happening at your location during POST.
Opportunity for representative to present or distribute literature at local POST locations
Up to 2 locations designated as a Community Partner: location included on the Tour, company name and location listed online and Tour Directory listing and map
Why Sponsor POST™?
Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST) is an artist studio tour like no other in the region, with activities that span over twenty unique neighborhoods. Be a key sponsor of this annual event: When you sponsor Philadelphia artists and all those who love and are impacted by local art, you are aligning (your company) with the cultural energy and the creative pulse of our city. POST™ is an inspiring, fun behind-the-scenes experience that encourages everyone to participate, offers a mission of supporting artistic practice here.
POST™ offers extensive programming on four separate weekdays in October and is free to the public. Based on an easy self-guided tour across every quadrant in Philly, visitors can make their way through hundreds of creative spaces, stopping at many other businesses along the way. Your sponsorship and visibility during this event strengthen your company’s commitment to the Philadelphia cultural community during a critical time for our economic recovery. Your financial support also allows the Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA) to continue our mission of providing key resources for artists to advance their careers, at any stage.
CFEVA is happy to tailor a sponsorship package to meet your company’s business objectives. To discuss a customized list of benefits or for more information please contact
Lily Gilston at lily@cfeva.org or (215) 546-7775 x 13.