Become a Sponsor

Proud Sponsor

We strive to bring our sponsors value through promotion, visibility and marketing opportunities. A sponsorship with the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts is an excellent way to promote your business or organization to our audience of 125,000+ while supporting a key facet of our vibrant local arts community. 

We would be delighted to work with you to tailor the most appropriate sponsorship for your business or organization. Sponsorship opportunities are available to fit all budgets, and sponsorship recognition increases with your level of investment.

Questions? Call 814-237-3682 and ask for Jennifer Shuey or email office@arts-festival.com

 

Whether you are looking for a signature sponsorship opportunity to really stand out from the crowd, or you just want to join our growing ranks of community-minded businesses and organizations helping to fund the costs of producing the highlight of our State College summer, we have plenty of options for you.

Here are a few ideas that are currently available for you to consider:

  • Sponsor one of 80+ performances by talented musicians and entertainers.  Options range from $500 – $10,000.
  • Sponsor an award for one of the top scoring artists in our juried Sidewalk Sale & Exhibition.  Awards are still available at the $750 and $1,000 levels.
  • Sponsor the Sidewalk Sale & Exhibition Awards Ceremony on Saturday morning at the Arts Festival at the Allen Street Stage for $2,000.
  • Become the Presenting Sponsor of the 2025 Images Juried Gallery Exhibition in Schlow Library during the month of July for $5,000.
  • Be a partnering sponsor of the Sue Crowe Memorial Arts Festival Races Presented by Mount Nittany Health for $1,000.
  • Sponsor our brand new Kid Zone at the Arts Festival at MLK Plaza.  $2,000 for one day or $5,000 for all three days, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
  • Sponsor our Official Merch Booth for $1,500.
  • Sponsor the Arts Festival’s mobile app for $5,000.
  • Sponsor Thursday, Friday, or Saturday of the Central PA Tasting Trail in Sidney Friedman Park for $2,500, or all three days for $7,000.
  • Pick up the tab for the Artists’ Breakfast on Sunday morning of the Arts Festival for $5,000.
  • Underwrite the fantastic landscaping makeover of the 100 block of South Allen Street for $15,000.
  • Sponsor the Arts Festival’s silent auction fundraiser featuring donated art from many of the artists juried into the Sidewalk Sale & Exhibition for $1,500.
  • Become a sponsor of the Arts Festival’s premier Festive Spirits cocktail reception on Friday night of the Festival for $1,500, $3,000, $5,000, or $10,000.  

Please reach out to learn more about the sponsorship benefits associated with specific opportunities or explore your ideas for customizing a sponsorship package to best meet your needs.  Thank you for your support!

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