Event Sponsorship Information

NCPC is proud to share our ArtsMarket Sponsorship opportunities! Enhance the visibility of your organization at the ArtsMarket 2023 conference with these fantastic opportunities! Simply choose the item that best suits your organization, and watch your logo take center stage as it is displayed prominently throughout the event, ensuring your brand stands out amongst the crowd. But that’s not all! We will proudly showcase your participation in our conference communications, signage, and programs, giving your organization the recognition it deserves. Don't miss out on this valuable chance to boost your visibility and make a lasting impression.

Take advantage of this opportunity now and elevate your presence at NCPC's Signature Event! 


 Become an ArtsMarket Sponsor Today!

Interested in becoming an ArtsMarket Sponsor? Please email MaryJo Birschbach to secure your sponsorship today! Be sure to include the following in your email:

        • The exact name of the sponsorship opportunity you are interested in
        • The name of the sponsoring organization/individual
        • An email address where follow up communications can be sent to along with related invoices

Once received, MaryJo will follow up with you directly with specific information on officially securing your sponsorship spot along with instructions for providing logo files and other information as related to the selected sponsorship option.

Please Note: Sponsorships are first come, first serve. Once reserved, you will have 3 days from the invoice issue date to pay the issued invoice to formalize your sponsorship. If payment is not received, the sponsorship opportunity will released back for availability to other potential sponsors. 

SECURE YOUR SPONSORSHIP NOW!

 Event Sponsor Recognitions 

All event sponsors will receive the following recognitions in addition to any recognitions included as part of their selected sponsored item/activity:

  • Organization logo on event signage
  • Organization logo on scrolling presentation shown throughout the event
  • Recognition as an event sponsor in ArtsMarket program booklet
  • Recognition as an event sponsor with link to sponsors website on the ArtsMarket Event Page
  • Recognition as an event sponsor in ArtsMarket daily event email
  • Recognition as an event sponsor in at least one social media post related to the ArtsMarket event

 Merchandise Sponsorships 

Welcome Tote Bags: $1000 *RESERVED*

Custom reusable tote is perfect as a shopping, trade show or book bag. Made from lightweight non-woven polypropylene.

  • Includes a full-color imprint on front of the tote

  • Material: 80gsm non-woven polypropylene

  • Handles: Dual 17-5/8" length

  • Size: 13" H x 13" W x 5-1/8" D

NCPC is proudly sponsoring the ArtsMarket Welcome Bags

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3/4" Cotton Lanyard for Name Tags: $800

This knit cotton lanyard includes one clip at each strap end. 

  • Includes a one color imprint on the left and right sides on the front of the lanyard.

  • Maximum number of imprint colors: 1

  • .Attachment: Metal bulldog clip on each end

  • Size: 32" L x 3/4" W

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2oz. Hand Sanitizer for Welcome Bags: $800

Make a big impact with this travel-size, squeezable bottle of hand sanitizer.

  • Includes a full-color imprint on the white label

  • Lightly-scented hand sanitizer gel

  • Active Ingredient: 62% Ethyl Alcohol

  • Packaging Material: Plastic bottle and plastic cap

  • Closure: Screw-on cap with flip-top opening

  • Back label includes drug facts and ingredients

  • Size: 3-1/2" H x 1-3/4" W x 1-3/16" D

  • Volume: 2 fl. Oz.

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Javelin Pen for Welcome Bags: $300 *RESERVED*

This custom pen is designed with a contoured barrel that features a two-toned design.

  • Includes a one color imprint on the barrel, diagonal from the clip.

  • Opaque, plastic barrel

  • Retractable

  • Medium-point, black or blue ink

THANK YOU to CAMI Music for Sponsoring our ArtsMarket Pens!


Two-Pocket Folder with Optional Promotional Insert: $800 *RESERVED*

  • Includes a full-color logo on front and back panels on solid color background, and on both pockets.
  • This presentation folder is made from 12-pt gloss stock paper.

  • Folder is designed with a soft-touch cover and a pair of 4" slip pockets.

  • Includes a business card cutout on the right-side pocket.

  • Includes 3-year calendar (2024/2025/2026) on the interior left-side pocket.

  • Size: 12" x 9"

  • Optional Promotional Insert: Sponsor may choose to include one promotional insert, one business card, or one flier for NCPC to include inside the folder. Sponsor must provide the materials for this insert and they must be received by September 30th.

THANK YOU to The Highland Echoes Show for

Sponsoring our ArtsMarket Folders!


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Parade Kazoo for Brass Band Street Parade: $500

This kazoo is perfect for parties, parades, sporting events, concerts and more! Place your logo on these kazoos to make a loud promotional statement.

  • Includes a one color imprint on the top of the kazoo.

  • Material: Plastic

  • Size: 4-1/2" L x1" W

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Mini Round Mint Tin for Welcome Bags: $500

This customized mini round mint tin is small enough to easily slip into your purse, pocket, briefcase or backpack. 

  • Includes a full-color imprint on the top of the tin.

  • USA made with US and globally sourced ingredients and materials.

  • Sugar-free Peppermint mints

  • Two-piece metal tin in black

  • Ingredient and nutritional information printed on the bottom

  • Net weight: 0.27 oz

  • Tin size: 1-1/4" Diameter x 5/8" D

 Food and Beverage Sponsorships 

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Coffee Station Sponsorship

3-Day Sponsorship: $2250 OR 1-Day Sponsorship: $850

  • 3-Day Sponsorship Includes: 
    • A verbal recognition at the opening welcome.
    • Dedicated signage at the coffee station for 3 days recognizing your organization as the official station sponsor. 
    • Dedicated "Thank You" slide on scrolling presentation.  
    • Free 1/4 page ad in the ArtsMarket Program Book for your organization.
  • 1-Day Sponsorship Includes: 
    • Dedicated signage at the coffee station for one day of the event recognizing your organization as a station sponsor
    • Placement one consolidated "Thank You" slide on scrolling presentation recognizing all coffee station sponsors together 

Please Note: Organizations willing to sponsor all three days will be be given priority consideration for sponsorship of this activity.

 

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Snack Station Sponsorship

3-Day Sponsorship: $2250 OR 1-Day Sponsorship: $850

3-Day Sponsorship Includes: 

    • A verbal recognition at the opening welcome.
    • Dedicated signage at the snack station for 3 days recognizing your organization as the official station sponsor. 
    • Dedicated "Thank You" slide on scrolling presentation.  
    • Free 1/4 page ad in the ArtsMarket Program Book for your organization.
  • 1-Day Sponsorship Includes: 
    • Dedicated signage at the snack station for one day of the event recognizing your organization as a station sponsor
    • Placement one consolidated "Thank You" slide on scrolling presentation recognizing all coffee station sponsors together 

Please Note: Organizations willing to sponsor all three days will be be given priority consideration for sponsorship of this activity.

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Opening Reception Hor d'Oeuvres Sponsorship: $2250 

  • Sponsorship Includes: 
    • A verbal recognition at the opening welcome.
    • Dedicated signage at the opening reception.
    • Dedicated "Thank You" on shared DPAC screens throughout the venue.  
    • Free 1/4 page ad in the ArtsMarket Program Book for your organization.

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Presenters Block Booking Meeting Coffee Station Sponsorship: $800 *RESERVED*

  • Sponsorship Includes: 
    • A verbal recognition at the opening of the meeting.
    • Dedicated signage at the coffee station.
    • Dedicated "Thank You" slide on scrolling presentation.  
    • Sponsor provided promotional materials for presenters on meeting tables.

THANK YOU to Siegel Artist Management and CMI Entertainment for

Co-Sponsoring the Block Booking Meeting Coffee Station!

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Presenters Block Booking Meeting Snack Station Sponsorship: $800 

  • Sponsorship Includes: 
    • A verbal recognition at the opening of the meeting.
    • Dedicated signage at the snack station.
    • Dedicated "Thank You" slide on scrolling presentation.  
    • Sponsor provided promotional materials for presenters on meeting tables.

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Presenters Block Booking Meeting Lunch Sponsorship: $1500 *RESERVED*

  • Sponsorship Includes: 
    • A verbal recognition at the opening of the meeting.
    • Dedicated signage at the meeting.
    • Dedicated "Thank You" slide on scrolling presentation.  
    • Sponsor provided promotional materials for presenters on meeting tables.
    • Optional Promotional Video: Sponsor may choose to include one promotional video that NCPC will share with all presenters during lunch. Sponsor must provide the edited video and the video must be received by September 30th.

THANK YOU to Harmony Artists & Live Arts & Attractions for

Co-Sponsoring the Block Booking Lunch!


 Showcase Sponsorships

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Showcase A Sponsorship: $1000 

Monday, November 7th from 7:00p-10:30p

  • Sponsorship Includes: 
    • A verbal recognition at the opening of the showcase.
    • Dedicated signage at Showcase A.
    • Recognition on a "Thank You" slide on scrolling presentation.  
    • Sponsor's Choice: 60-Second In-Person or Video Welcome:

        • Sponsor may either give a 60-second in-person welcome to showcase attendees OR provide a 60-second video to be shown at the start of the showcase. 
        • Sponsors choosing to submit a video must provide their edited video to NCPC by September 30th.
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Showcase B Sponsorship: $1000 *RESERVED*

Tuesday, November 8th from 10:15a-1:00p

  • Sponsorship Includes: 
    • A verbal recognition at the opening of the showcase.
    • Dedicated signage at Showcase B.
    • Recognition on a "Thank You" slide on scrolling presentation.  
    • Sponsor's Choice: 60-Second In-Person or Video Welcome:

        • Sponsor may either give a 60-second in-person welcome to showcase attendees OR provide a 60-second video to be shown at the start of the showcase. 
        • Sponsors choosing to submit a video must provide their edited video to NCPC by September 30th.

THANK YOU to Stephan Stubbins and "Broadway In Love" for

Sponsoring Showcase B!

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Showcase C Sponsorship: $1000 

Tuesday, November 8th from 7:15p-10:30p

  • Sponsorship Includes: 
    • A verbal recognition at the opening of the showcase.
    • Dedicated signage at Showcase C.
    • Recognition on a "Thank You" slide on scrolling presentation.  
    • Sponsor's Choice: 60-Second In-Person or Video Welcome:

        • Sponsor may either give a 60-second in-person welcome to showcase attendees OR provide a 60-second video to be shown at the start of the showcase. 
        • Sponsors choosing to submit a video must provide their edited video to NCPC by September 30th.


Showcase D Sponsorship: $1000 

Wednesday, November 9th from 9:30a-11:30a

  • Sponsorship Includes: 
    • A verbal recognition at the opening of the showcase.
    • Dedicated signage at Showcase C.
    • Recognition on a "Thank You" slide on scrolling presentation.  
    • Sponsor's Choice: 60-Second In-Person or Video Welcome:

        • Sponsor may either give a 60-second in-person welcome to showcase attendees OR provide a 60-second video to be shown at the start of the showcase. 
        • Sponsors choosing to submit a video must provide their edited video to NCPC by September 30th.

THANK YOU to The Highland Echoes Show for

Sponsoring Showcase D!

 ArtsMarket Program Ad Information 

Join the exclusive group of businesses that advertise in the ArtsMarket program book, a valuable resource accessed by conference attendees both during and after the event. Our rates below remain consistent, whether the program is printed or published online, ensuring maximum exposure for your advertisement. 

All ads will appear on interior pages; inside front and back cover pages are available for purchase separately. 

Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to showcase your brand to a captive audience throughout and beyond the conference. Secure your spot now before they're all taken!

Interior Page Ad Pricing

Full Page Ad: $600

1/2 Page Ad: $350

1/4 Page Ad: $200

Additional ad specifications and deadlines will be sent upon purchase

Inside Front and Back Cover Page Ad Pricing

Full page AD on the back of the 2023 Conference Booklet $750

THANK YOU to
Jack Landham and The Heart Behind the Music for Securing the BACK COVER of our Conference Booklet!


Full page AD on the inside front cover of the Conference Booklet $750

Full page AD on the inside back cover of the Conference Booklet $750

 Contact the ArtsMarket Team 

Conference Coordinator: Deb Royals, artsmarket@ncpresenters.org,  919-272-1551

Showcase Production Manager: Tracy Francis, showcase@ncpresenters.org, 919-360-1750   

Exhibit Coordinator: Bunny Nash, expoinfo@ncpresenters.org, 812-264-6735

Registration Coordinator: Tia Canada, registration@ncpresenters.org, 910-265-8365

Marketing & Development Coordinator: MaryJo Birschbach, marketing@ncpresenters.org,  828-949-4099 (ext. 2)

NCPC Executive Director: Cathy Gouge, ncpcdirector@ncpresenters.org, 828-949-4099 (ext. 1)

This project was funded in part by a grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, and South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.

       


THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS

             link to website: audio and light   link to website: DPAC   link to website: Wortham Center for the Performing Arts                  link to website: Carolina Theatre of Durhamlink to website: The Wilson Center  link to website: Ablr  

link to website: Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts        link to website: BiCoastal Productions          link to website: NC State Live       

link to website: UNCW Kenan Auditorium            link to website: AMAZ Enterntainment            link to website: CoMMA Performing Arts Center          link to website: Etix

link to website: Hive.co      link to website: Sampson CenterStage      link to website: Admire Entertainment  link to website: Loyd Artists   Logo: Siegel Artist Management   

link to website: The Clayton Center       link to website: Cain Center for the Arts       link to website: Thalian Hall    link to website: John Brown   link to website: Ed Keane and Associates

AND OUR PARTNERS

link to website: NC Arts Councillink to website: South Arts link to website: National Endowment for the Artslink to website: Our State Magazine Link to website: Arts North Carolina   
       

AND THANK YOU TO OUR NCPC 2023-2024 BENEFACTORS

Randy McKay, John Ellis, Joey Bennett



   

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