THE WEST KORTRIGHT CENTRE 2018 Sponsorship and Playbill Support Opportunities By way of maple-lined country roads and picturesque dairy farms, you will come to the landmark West Kortright Centre, a 501c(3) non-profit housed in an historic church building between Oneonta, Stamford, Delhi. and Bovina. For more than 40 years, the WKC has presented high-quality performing arts and other cultural and educational programs to an expanding audience of local residents, secondhome owners, and tourists. Ticket sales do not cover our operating costs. We rely on individual donations, grants, and the support of local businesses and other organizations to fulfill our mission of providing an eclectic blend of worldclass performances, in-depth learning opportunities and visual arts exhibits while preserving the legacy of our historic landmark building, beautiful rural setting and use as a communal gathering place. We hope you will consider supporting our 2018 Programs!
Why support the arts? Contribute to your local community Build market share Reinforce your brand Reach new customers Generate goodwill Drive tourism Help recruit & retain talent Pictured: Grammy Award-winning Gibson Brothers, 2017, co-sponsored by Country Optics and Courtney Funeral Home
Sponsorship benefits include: recognition on our extensive promotional materials prominent logo placement complimentary tickets* a complimentary playbill ad* social media shout-outs and good feelings! * see sponsorship levels for details Interested in a playbill ad, but not a sponsorship? See playbill ad details on inside back cover For more information about sponsorships, playbill ads, and other ways to support The WKC, contact Caitlyn Davey, Marketing Director. caitlyn@westkc.org 607-278-5454 Learn more about The WKC www.westkc.org @westkortrightcentre Our latest financial report is available at The Centre and is on file with the New York state Attorney General s Charities Bureau, Attn: FOIL Officer, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271 or by email to Charities.FOIL@oag.state.ny.us
SEASON SPONSOR Sold-out Dahka Brakha concert, 2017 $3,000 name and business logo on all event posters recognition in season brochure, playbill, website, and e-newsletter a full page ad in our season playbill 6 tickets to each event Grammy award-winning Los TexManiacs, 2017 GALA DANCE SPONSOR The annual Gala Dance Under the Stars, held on a summer night under a big tent, features a world-class dance band. This is one of our most anticipated and well-attended events of the season! $1,500 name and business logo on event posters recognition in season brochure, playbill, website, and e-newsletter a full page ad in our season playbill 6 Gala Dance tickets
PERFORMANCE SPONSOR Each year, The WKC provides the finest performance programming in our region in either our acoustically excellent auditorium space, or outside under a big tent. We bring in gifted artists and performers from many cultural and ethnic backgrounds from around the world, across the country, and regional talent a little closer to home. Pick a performer from our 2018 lineup (to be announced), or tell us which genre is your favorite! Cuban jazz diva Dayme Arocéna, 2017 $500 per performance name and business logo on all event posters recognition in our season brochure and playbill, website, e-newsletter, and all event marketing. a 1/4 page ad in our season playbill 6 tickets to sponsored event
Young People s Theater Arts Workshops // Shakespeare in the Valley Approximately 50 students ages 5 to 19, participate in acting, stage-craft production, costume design, and theater games workshops. In 2018, the workshops for students ages 12-19 culminate in two fully-staged Shakespeare in the Valley productions of Much Ado About Nothing. Program Co-sponsor ($500) recognition on event playbill & posters, on social media, the season playbill and brochure, calendar listings, press release, website, and e-newsletter. a 1/4 page ad in our season playbill plus 6 Shakespeare in the Valley tickets T-shirt sponsor ($250) name printed on back of Shakespeare T-shirt, recognition on event playbill a 1/8 page ad in our season playbill plus 4 Shakespeare in the Valley tickets 31st Annual!
Our largest event, the first Sunday in September. (w/ pay-what-you-can admission) Main Event Sponsor ($1000) recognition on promotional materials at the Fair, in radio advertising and press interviews, name/logo on all print materials, on social media, in press releases, the season brochure, calendar listings, website, and e-newsletter. a complimentary booth and easel sign a 1/2 page ad in our season playbill plus 20 tickets. Co-sponsor ($500) recognition on promotional materials at the Fair, on social media, the season brochure, calendar listings, website, and e-newsletter. a complimentary booth at the fair a 1/4 page ad in our season playbill plus 10 Fair tickets. Children s Activities Sponsors ($350 per activity) Sound Technology Tent, Children s Activity Area, Magician, Wacky Wendy Hats recognition on promotional materials at the Fair, in press releases, email newsletter, on social media & our website. a 1/8 page ad in our season playbill plus 6 Fair tickets Contributor ($100) recognition on promotional materials at the Fair, social media, e-newsletter, and website plus 2 Fair Tickets
WORKSHOP SPONSOR $250 per workshop* Past workshops have included: yoga dramatic movement music-making fiction writing painting artisan crafts wild food foraging stone wall building (pictured) and more! Sponsorship perks include: recognition in the season brochure & playbill, on our website & social media, in press releases, e-newsletter, and on workshop posters complimentary 1/8 page playbill ad *See previous page spread for more info on sponsoring our Young People s Theater Arts Workshops
GALLERY OPENINGS Reception Sponsor $100 per event (3 events per year) We host three free-to-the-public gallery receptions for exhibits featuring local artists. This sponsorship pays for the reception food. Drinks are donated by local breweries. recognition on posters, on social media, the season playbill and brochure, calendar listings, press release, website, and e-newsletter signage at reception sponsor all three receptions for $300 and receive a complimentary 1/8 page playbill ad FILM SCREENINGS Event Sponsor $250 per event We recently acquired a large projection screen and better quality video projector. Starting in 2018, we will offer screenings of films by local filmmakers, as well as informational films and feature films. These low-cost events are intended to engage more local residents as well as increase the usefulness of our space. Sponsorship perks include: recognition on posters, social media, season playbill and brochure, calendar listings, press release, website, and e-newsletter complimentary 1/8 page playbill ad 4 event tickets
GARDEN TOUR Exclusive Sponsor: $400 recognition on event playbill, season playbill & brochure, calendar listings, & all event promotion a 1/4 page ad in our season playbill plus 6 Garden Tour tickets Garden Tour Co-Sponsor: $250 recognition on event playbill, season playbill & brochure, calendar listings, & all event promotion a 1/8 page ad in our season playbill plus 4 Garden Tour tickets BARN TOUR Exclusive Sponsor: $400 recognition on event playbill, season playbill, & brochure, calendar listings, & all event promotion a 1/4 page ad in our season playbill 6 Barn Tour tickets Barn Tour Co-Sponsor: $250 recognition on event playbill, season playbill & brochure, calendar listings, & all event promotion a 1/8 page ad in our season playbill 4 Barn Tour tickets
PLAYBILL ADVERTISING We print 1,500 high-quality playbills, which are seen by more than 7,500 visitors to The Centre each year. Playbill advertisers are also listed on our website, in an online playbill, and thanked on Facebook. FULL-PAGE $350 9-1/2 h x 6 w Inside Front Cover: $450 Inside Back Cover: $450 Outside Back Cover: $550 HALF-PAGE $180 4-1/2 h x 6 w QUARTER-PAGE $110 Horizontal: 2-3/16 h x 6 w Vertical: 4 1/2 h x 2-7/8 w EIGHTH-PAGE $90 2-3/16 h x 2-7/8 w Artwork due by May 1st (black & white) Payment via credit card or check (invoicing & net 90 terms available) For more information about sponsorships, playbill ads, and other ways to support The WKC, contact Caitlyn Davey, Marketing & Public Relations Director: caitlyn@westkc.org 607-278-5454
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, 2017 Additional ways you can support The West Kortright Centre: Become a 2018 WKC Member Contribute to our program fund drive Donate to our endowment fund Review us on Yelp, Facebook, and/or Google Become a 2018 WKC Volunteer Link to www.westkc.org on your website Tell your friends about The Centre! Many thanks to our 2017 sponsors: Brewery Ommegang CADEfarms.org Clark Companies Community Bank Country Optics Courtney Funeral Home The Daily Star Five Star Subaru Frank Lumia Real Estate Plus FrieslandCampina Domo Golden Artists Colors Gordon B. Roberts Agency NYCM Insurance Preferred Mutual Pure Catskills Redfin Stewart s Shops Townsquare Media WSKG Public Media THE WEST KORTRIGHT CENTRE 49 WEST KORTRIGHT CHURCH ROAD EAST MEREDITH, NEW YORK 13757 www.westkc.org (607) 278-5454