The Arts & Business Council has a number of
opportunities for leading companies to demonstrate their commitment to the
local community through highly visible and targeted sponsorship. Sponsorship of
the Arts & Business Council’s programs, workshops and events is an effective way to
support Chicagoland’s cultural community while also putting your company in
front of a wide variety of business leaders. Join an elite group of
companies-including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Boeing, Metlife, Sara Lee, and The
Segal Company-who are dedicated to ensuring Chicago’s economic and cultural
vibrancy.
Your support will enable us to strengthen our existing programs, and develop new initiatives to bring business expertise to the arts community of Chicago.
In return for financial support, sponsors receive an exclusive opportunity to reach our unique audience of Chicago’s cultural and business leaders through a mixture of access, exposure and recognition. We are also happy to work with you to customize a sponsorship package.
Sponsorship Opportunities include, but are not limited to:
-Business Volunteers for the
Arts®(BVA), the flagship program of the Arts &
Business Council, recruits, trains and places, on a project-by-project basis,
experienced business professionals on pro bono consulting projects for small to
mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations throughout metro Chicago. By sponsoring
the BVA program, your company gains access to professionals who are committed
to professional development, volunteerism and the arts.
-Annual Workshop Series: Business Essentials for the Arts:Sponsorship of the Arts & Business Council workshops in
entrée into Chicagoland’s arts community and can position your company as a
market leader in issues related to organizational capacity. Offered monthly,
the series addresses a range of business topics. Typically, attendees are executive and
managing directors, artistic directors, marketing and development directors,
support staff and arts board members.
-On BOARD, Board Training & Placement Program:Since 1999,
this unique program has made a significant impact on the arts community
– placing more than 150 individuals from the corporate sector on
non-profit arts boards. Recruitment for the program includes extensive outreach, providing sponsors with significant recognition on direct mail materilas, print ads in Crain's Chicago Business and other media outlets, on-line ads, and in local theater and dance programs.
-Arts à la Carte Annual Gala: Arts à la Carte is the Arts & Business Council’s major event
of the year. The themed celebration includes a cocktail reception, live and
silent auctions, a gourmet sit-down dinner and fabulous entertainment. At
present, theme is in development. The 2008 gala will be held Friday, October 17
at the Four Seasons in downtown Chicago.
The Arts & Business Council also offers in-kind, media and print and other event sponsorships.
For more information about sposorship opportunities and benefits, contact the A&BC/Chicago Director of Development, Kristie Willis at (312) 372-1876 x227.