Your sponsorship helps Arts for Lawrence connect arts and community to inspire everyone every day! By supporting AFL’s work in the community, you are also investing in the local economy and your own business.
2025 SPONSORSHIP GUIDE ARTSFORLAWRENCE.ORG
8920 Otis Avenue Lawrence, IN 46216
ABOUT US
Founded in 2006, Arts for Lawrence (AFL) is the largest performing and visual arts nonprofit organization in Lawrence and the northeast quadrant of Indianapolis. AFL offers a diverse blend of affordable quality art programs at the Theater at the Fort, the Visual Art Center, and the Fort Ben Cultural Campus. Programs include festivals, theater performances, outdoor concert series, art classes, art exhibitions, poetry readings, and more. Many of these events are free to the public.
Fort Ben Cultural Campus
Visual Arts Center
Theater at the Fort
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OUR VISION Lawrence is a vibrant Cultural District as designated by the State of Indiana.
OUR MISSION Arts for Lawrence connects arts and community to inspire everyone every day
CORE VALUES Relentless commitment to the vision. Continuous improvement defines our future. Breaking barriers to serve all. Giving our best in every interaction. Be kind.
WE RECOGNIZE THAT PRIVILEGE AND ACCESS TO THE ARTS ARE UNEQUAL. ARTS FOR LAWRENCE BREAKS BARRIERS TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE HAS ACCESS TO A VIBRANT AND CREATIVE LIFE.
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WE DO? WHAT
PERFORMING + LITERARY ARTS Theater, Dance, & Comedy Performances, Poetry Readings, and Classes.
FESTIVALS
VISUAL ARTS
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Summer Art Camp, Performances, Theater Festival, Drama Club, and Classes.
Summer Concert Series, Cultural Festivals and the Fort Ben Cultural Campus.
Visual and Digital Art Classes, Crafts, Gallery Shows, and Art Fairs.
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WHY SUPPORT The arts have a profound impact on our community. They enrich lives, foster creativity, and unite people. With your support, Arts for Lawrence will continue to bring art and culture to the heart of our community. ARTS FOR LAWRENCE? This year, Arts for Lawrence has an exciting lineup of programs and events that showcase the diversity and talent of local artists. From theater, dance, and comedy performances to poetry workshops, visual and digital art classes, to summer concert series, cultural festivals, and the Fort Ben Cultural Campus, there is something for everyone to enjoy and learn from. By becoming a sponsor, you will not only help us sustain and grow our programs, you will also gain visibility and recognition for your business or organization.
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OUR 2024 IMPACT
Indiana artists supported 571
Community partnerships 39
Event attendees welcomed 13,586
Visual arts Classes 37
Community Puzzle Mural – Community members each painted a unique puzzle piece, which was then assembled into a larger mural. This collaborative artwork highlights how every individual is unique, yet together, they create a beautiful representation of our diverse and connected community.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SUMMER ART CAMP
$5000/$2000/$1000
Event Audience: 200 Theater at the Fort, Fort Ben Cultural Campus, Visual Arts Center June 16-20, 23-27 | July 7-11, 14-18 Four weeks of summer opportunities for children ages 6-12 to engage in visual and performing arts activities. Professional performing artists teach the children various skills that they get to perform at the end of each week. To make camp accessible, we aim to offer 100 full, need-based scholarships each year!
PUBLIC ART Event Audience: 10,000+ Fort Ben Cultural Campus $5000/$2000/$1000
Every day, residents and visitors from afar flock to the Fort Ben Cultural Campus. The presence of public art throughout the campus doesn't just ignite enthusiasm; it fosters creativity, kindles inspiration, and sparks meaningful conversations, all while enhancing the community's aesthetic appeal!
THEATER AT THE FORT SEASON
$5000/$2500/$1000
Event Audience: 7000+ (annually) Theater at the Fort Dates: Monthly
Arts for Lawrence provides a wide range of music, theater, comedy, and dance performances throughout the year within the AFL Theater at the Fort. A significant portion of these events are either free or offered at a low cost, ensuring accessibility for the community.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
JUNETEENTH JUBILEE
$5000/$2000/$1000
Event Audience: 1100 Fort Ben Cultural Campus June 21, 2025
A free festival celebrating family, history, and community. It features cultural dance, music, food, youth activities, health screenings, community resources, vendors, and other exciting activities. The success of this event depends on sponsors like you.
FRIDAYS AT THE FORT
$5000+/$2000/$1000
Event Audience: 1,500 Fort Ben Cultural Campus June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25
A free summer concert series of four outdoor concerts featuring local bands, food trucks, beer tents, kids' activities, and family fun, allowing everyone to engage in the arts regardless of income.
VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION
Event Audience: 2500 Visual Arts Center Dates: Monthly Classes $2500/$1000/$500
Arts for Lawrence moved and repurposed the historic Fort Harrison Communications building into a new community-focused Art Center at the Fort Ben Cultural Campus. The Visual Art Center offers a public gallery, a ceramics studio, and a multipurpose art classroom.
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SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
$5000+
$2000+
$1000+
RECOGNITION ON WEBSITE & PRINT
20 THEATER TICKETS
$500
20 CONCESSION VOUCHERS
LOGO ON MONITOR AND MOVIE SCREEN YEAR-ROUND
$250
RECOGNITION ON WEBSITE & PRINT
10 THEATER TICKETS
VENDOR BOOTH AT THE EVENT
RECOGNITION ON WEBSITE & PRINT
LOGO ON MONITOR AND MOVIE SCREEN
NAME & LOGO ON EVENT BANNERS
RECOGNITION ON WEBSITE & PRINT
6 THEATER TICKETS
NAME INCLUDED IN PRESS RELEASE
VENDOR BOOTH AT THE EVENT
2 THEATER TICKETS
LOGO ON MONITOR AND MOVIE SCREEN
NAME & LOGO ON EVENT BANNERS
SPEAKING OPPORTUNITY
LOGO ON MONITOR AND MOVIE SCREEN
VENDOR BOOTH AT THE EVENT
NAME INCLUDED IN PRESS RELEASE
EXCLUSIVE VIP AREA
END OF YEAR RECOGNITION
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MAXIMIZE YOUR IMPACT
MULTI-EVENT PACKAGES
MULTI-EVENT SPONSORS ENJOY THEIR BENEFITS FOR MULTIPLE EVENTS DURING THE 2025 SEASON AND BENEFIT AFL AS UNRESTRICTED GIFTS. CUSTOM DESIGN PACKAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
SINGLE-EVENT PACKAGES
SINGLE-EVENT SPONSORS ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF INDIVIDUAL EVENTS WHILE PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO SELECT A PACKAGE THAT BEST FITS YOUR NEEDS.
IN-KIND DONATIONS
NON-MONETARY SPONSORSHIPS ARE WELCOMED AND APPRECIATED. FOR COMPANIES PROVIDING SERVICES SUCH AS PHOTOGRAPHY, DJ/ENTERTAINMENT, SIGNAGE, AND PART RENTALS, THE VALUE OF THE GOODS OR SERVICES DONATED CAN BE AN UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITY FOR SPONSORSHIP LEVEL.
CUSTOM SPONSORSHIP
IF YOU DON’T SEE A PACKAGE THAT ALIGNS PERFECTLY WITH YOUR REQUIREMENTS BUT ARE EAGER TO DEMONSTRATE YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT, WE'RE HAPPY TO EXPLORE TAILORED SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH YOU. LET'S CHAT!
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YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY
Your sponsorship helps Arts for Lawrence connect arts and community to inspire everyone every day! By supporting AFL’s work in the community, you are also investing in the local economy and your own business. The arts strengthen the economic impact by creating jobs in multiple industries, creating opportunities for all members of each community, and driving tourism to our state. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economy Analysis, the arts sector adds $9,269,870,000 (a 1.97% increase) to the Indiana economy.
Arts for Lawrence supporters include:
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ACTIVATE YOUR SPONSORSHIP TODAY!
Contact: Elana Thompson
Phone Website Email Address
317.875.1900 ext. 103 www.artsforlawrence.org/support elanathompson@artsforlawrence.org 8920 Otis Ave., Lawrence, IN 46216
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