Crested Butte Arts festival August 3-5, 2018

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1 August 3-5, 2018 Angela Diaz - Executive Director angela@crestedbutteartsfestival.com CrestedButteArtsFestival.com Chris Mccarthy

2 THE CRESTED BUTTE ARTS FESTIVAL PRODUCES AN ANNUAL, NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FESTIVAL PRESENTING A BROAD SPECTRUM OF THE ARTS, WHOSE PROCEEDS PROVIDE FOR A YEAR- ROUND SUSTAINABLE ARTS OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR THE GUNNISON VALLEY. NOW IN ITS 46 TH YEAR, THE CRESTED BUTTE ARTS FESTIVAL IS ONE OF THE TOP FREE FINE ART AND FINE CRAFT FESTIVALS IN THE WEST. IT HAS EXPANDED NOT ONLY IN THE VISUAL ARTS, BUT IN CELEBRATING THE PERFORMING ARTS AS WELL. PROUD MEMBERS: Colorado Nonprofit Association, The Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce LOCATION: Historic Elk Avenue in downtown Crested Butte, Colorado, named as one of the Dozen Distinctive Destinations for 2008 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. FEATURES: 165 juried visual artists, entertainment, children s activities, artist demonstrations, art auction, local artist showcase and more! ACHIEVEMENTS: Art Fair Sourcebook ranks the CBAF 53rd out of 600 art festivals across the country in the Fine Arts Category, and we rank in the top 300 out of 600 art festivals across the country in the Fine Crafts Category. CBAF also ranks in the ArtFairCalendar.com s Top 50 Art Fairs in the country! ATTRACTIONS: Featuring 165 of the nation s top visual artists presenting work in 12 categories. Providing unique opportunities for one-on-one interactions with artists. Presenting educational and interactive experiences via artist demonstrations and inside the Children s Art Alley tent. Offering philanthropic opportunities to further art education and outreach and the festival through the annual art auction. Free musical entertainment at the Ragged Mountain Stage conveniently located inside the Beer, Wine, & Spirits Pavilion.

3 2017 Sponsors ACME LIQUOR BAREFOOT WINERY COLORADO HOMES & LIFESTYLES MAGAZINE CRESTED BUTTE BANK CRESTED BUTTE CREATIVE DISTRICT CRESTED BUTTE LODGING AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CRESTED BUTTE SOTHEBY S INTERNATIONAL REALTY ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS ELEVATION HOTEL AND SPA ELEVEN END OF THE ROAD CONSTRUCTION, INC. INTERIOR VISIONS JACKSON S HONEST CHIPS LAW OF THE ROCKIES MONTANYA DISTILLERS MOUNTAIN COLORS MOUNTAIN LIVING THE MOUNTAIN STORE OSKAR BLUES BREWERY RENEWAL BY ANDERSON ROSS TUNKEY, COLDWELL BANKER BIGHORN REALTY RUMORS/TOWNIE BOOKS SHAMROCK FOODS SPECTRUM STAR HOUSE GOOD SUSTAINABLE CRESTED BUTTE VACASA WASTE MANAGEMENT THE WINE HOUSE YOGA FOR THE PEACEFUL! Jeffery Graves

4 WHY SPONSOR There is something flat out cool about Crested Butte and the locals are artists in their own right: savvy, enthusiastic, friendly and welcoming. WELL ESTABLISHED Research shows event sponsorship is the number one way to effectively promote your brand and create positive brand experiences. The CBAF will celebrate 46 years in Annual vacations, home owner association meetings, family reunions and weddings are all planned around the festival dates. The CBAF is the largest weekend of the year for our affluent resort community drawing people from the Front Range of Colorado, Santa Fe s artist community, Wyoming, Texas, Oklahoma, Atlanta and the Pacific North West. WELL ATTENDED The signature cultural event of the year in Crested Butte, our event draws a sophisticated, educated and affluent audience with the majority of attendees between the ages of with an average income over $200,000 a year. Artists and attendees alike are discovering one of the West s best kept secrets as competition for inclusion in our festival continues to grow. You have a sleeper show here and I predict you ll get 1,000 artist applicants next year as word spreads about what a well run and well attended show you have Sharon Tesser

5 At the Crested Butte Arts Festival we believe in customizing a package that works for you! Whether you are looking for branding or corporate giving, we have a broad selection of opportunities that include attaching your name to a project or special event. Some of these opportunities have a longer shelf life than the three-day festival. Whether your goal is marketing, public relations or community giving, or a combination, we will find the right fit for your company. We ll work with you to design a package that works to accomplish the goals of your business model. Sponsorships range in price from $1,500 for a corporate membership to the $10,000 premium level. We entertain both cash and in-kind inquiries and encourage participation. We re proud of our generous partners who create magical and creative experiences during the three-day festival. The following page outlines possible branding and public relations opportunities available. SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP AT THE 2018 CRESTED BUTTE ARTS FESTIVAL INCLUDE: Children s Art Ally Art Auction Tent Art Outreach Artist Demonstrations Entertainment Stage Beer and Wine Pavillion

6 what you get NAMING RIGHTS Attach your company name or brand to the festival or specialty area within the festival. WEBSITE Listing your brand on crestedbutteartsfestival.com. The Festival website is featured on all promotional materials and advertising as well as cross marketed with other art websites. PRINTED MATERIALS Festival events poster + Official Program (1,500 issued on-site during event) ADVERTISING RADIO underwriting programming throughout the year on KBUT Crested Butte public radio, interviews and announcements close to Festival events MAGAZINES Colorado Homes and Lifestyles, THE Magazine, The Source, Gunnison Country Magazine, South West Art Magazine, The Crested Butte in room guide, The Crested Butte Magazine. DIGITAL Art Fair Sourcebook, Art-linx, Art Fair Sourcebook, Colorado Homes and Lifestyles, The Source, The Crested Butte Magazine, Denver Post and Westword NEWSPAPER The Crested Butte News, Gunnison Country Times SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter OFFICIAL FESTIVAL PROGRAM Comprehensive guide of festival facts, schedules, photos, and more. Advertising in this program is exclusive to Festival sponsors. BOOTH SPACE On-site booth space to market and promote your product or brand. Size of booth is dependent on level of investment. ON-SITE RECOGNITION BANNERS Depending on the level of investment, banners placed by CBAF throughout the festival site, on stage, at company booth, at sponsored location, and more. SIGNS Each area of the festival is identified with professionally designed sandwich boards and signs. EXCLUSIVITY Depending on your level of investment, your company or name of brand will enjoy freedom from competitors.

7 Kendra Bennett NUMBERS TELL OUR STORY TOTAL ATTENDANCE (based on police estimates) 12,000 TOTAL ARTIST SALES (based on 2017 reported artist sales) $549,000 SALES TAX COLLECTED Town of Crested Butte $25,000 State of Colorado $27, ARTISTS representing 27 different States and 2 Countries. VOLUNTEERS More than 100 volunteers worked over 1,000 hours. ENTERTAINERS More than 30 musicians and entertainers performed. BROAD RESULTS Record revenue for downtown restaurants. Record bookings for lodging establishments. Increased traffic and revenue reported by downtown retailers. Highlight and promote Gunnison/Crested Butte tourism. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2018 An Official Sponsor of the Crested Butte Arts Festival (CBAF) will be provided with an extensive list of benefits designed to serve as a platform to achieve marketing and communications objectives. All opportunities are tailored to our individual partners to suit their specific needs and are based on sponsorship level.

8 Sponsorship Levels for 2018 Singular Title Sponsor $8,000-$10,000+ Brand receives exclusive marquis status. Sponsor provided with dominant presence to estimated live audience of 12,000. On site activation fee $1,500. Logo on event signage. Marketing Exposure on , social media, website, and blog platforms. Presenting Sponsor $5,000 - $7,999 Extensive on site dominance in heavy traffic areas. Hospitality benefits for clients and employees. On site activation fee $1,125. Logo on event signage. Marketing Exposure on , social media, website, and blog platforms. Associate Sponsor $3,000 - $4,999 Guaranteed media coverage. Promotional rights on sight. On site activation fee $750. Logo on event signage. Marketing Exposure on , social media, website, and blog platforms. Supporting Sponsor $1,500 - $2,999 Logo on event signage. Direct marketing benefits. Marketing Exposure on , social media, and website platforms. On site activation fee $75 Activation fees are in addition to the Sponsorship Fee Community Sponsor $100 + Direct marketing benefits. Marketing Exposure on , social media, and website platforms Elk Ave, PO Box 324, Crested Butte CO, (970)