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SPONSORSHIP AND ADVERTISING

FOR PAYMENT AND INQUIRIES EMAIL: Connie [at] SeattleIDF.org

 

SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL provides a unique opportunity to promote your business in South Lake Union. The festival presents renowned local and international artists generating a vibrant neighborhood buzz and widespread media coverage. Sponsorships and advertising opportunities with high visibility will put your business in the thick of the action and provide a lasting impression of your brand.

There are three main ways you can be involved: sponsor Art on the Fly (outdoor); sponsor the Inter|National or Spotlight on Seattle programs (indoor); and/or advertise in our theater programs and/or brochure.

All Payments and Donations can be made at the bootom of this page

ART ON THE FLY - Festival Kickoff Event / Outdoor

FEATURES:

Art on the Fly is an outdoor celebration in which dance and art enliven every corner of the street, sidewalks and plazas of Terry avenue, attracting thousands of attendees for a two day event replete with interactive and family-friendly activities and include a restaurant row, beer garden, take-out booth, free dance classes and performance events - all provided while attendees peruse vendor and sponsor booths.

DATE/TIME:

  • Sat June 6th or 13th TBA

LOCATION:

Terry Ave at Thomas and Republican along street/sidewalk and plazas.

ATTENDANCE:

This year over 5,000 expected
• 3,600 in 2014 • 3,500 in 2013 • 2,800 in 2012

STAGES

AOF Mainstage

MAIN STAGE

Crossroads Stage

CROSSROADS STAGE (Harrison St.)

Courtyard Stage

COURTYARD STAGE

Courtyard Stage

SPONTANEOUS/ROVING EVENTS

Daipan Butoh

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Main Stage Sponsor - $7,500

One sponsorship at this level includes exposure both event days:
  • large logo on poster and brochure.
  • Logo banner at stage.
  • Optional full page brochure ad or video ad at evening shows (see advertising below).

VIP Reception Sponsor - $5,000

One sponsorship at this level includes exposure both event days/both programs (see below):

  • large logo on poster.
  • Logo banner and swag at reception.
  • Optional large ad in brochure or video ad at evening shows (see advertising below).

Courtyard Stage Sponsor - $3,500

One sponsorship at this level includes exposure both event days:

  • Booth at the event (or equivalent)
  • Large logo banner at stage.
  • Premium logo placement in brochure.

Crossroads Stage Sponsor - $2,500

One sponsorship at this level includes one day exposure (only available Sat.):

  • Booth at the event.
  • Logo banner at stage.
  • Logo in brochure.
  • Premium logo placement in brochure.

Business Partner Sponsor - $1,500

  • Booth at the event.
  • Medium logo
  • Optional sponsors table at SOS/I|N Series (9 total - See below).

Spontaneous Event Sponsor - $1,000

  • Logo banner at spontaneous one-off event location.
  • Logo on poster/program.

Community Partner Sponsor - $250

  • Logo on the poster/program.

SEE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

FOR INQUIRIES EMAIL: Connie [at] SeattleIDF.org

INTER|NATIONAL & SPOTLIGHT ON SEATTLE SERIES / Indoor Theater

Sumeet Nagdev Dance Co

FEATURES:

The mainstage evening series includes nine performances of renowned local, national and International contemporary dance artists in two different programs, The Inter|National Series and Spotlight on Seattle. All shows take place in the intimate setting of Cornish College of the Arts Raisbeck Hall where audiences get to experience close up the excitement of artists and the world's cultures intermingling.

DATE/TIME:

Fri. June 12 through Sun. June 21 every night at 8pm (7:30 Sundays) except Monday.

LOCATION:

2015 Boren Ave (at Fairview).

ATTENDANCE:

This year over 1,000 expected (900 in 2014 • 750 in 2013 • 675 in 2012)

DEMOGRAPHICS: All income levels reached (see snapshot below)

Household income: 20% less than $30,000 // 30% $30,000-$60,000 // 25% $60,000-$100,000 // 25% Over $100,000

Age: 27% 18–34yrs. // 11% 35–44yrs. // 30% 45–54yrs. // 9% 55–64yrs. // 23% 65+yrs.

Gender: Female 61% • Male 35% • Other 4%

PROGRAM PHOTOS:

Khambatta Dance Company

Local Artists: Khambatta Dance Company

Idan Cohen

International Artists: Idan Cohen (Israel)

Maida Withers DAnce

National Artists: Maida Withers Dance Construction Company (Washington D.C.)

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

VIP Reception Sponsor - $5,000

One sponsorship at this level includes exposure at VIP event and on all evening Inter|National Series programs as event sponsor:

  • Large logo on outside front cover of program for the VIP Event and Inter|National Series (6 weekend shows).
  • Top of the show verbal announcement of event sponsorship status.
  • Materials and swag on lobby display table.
  • Otional large 1/2 price ad in brochure and/or program.

Inter|National Series Sponsor - $3,500

One sponsorship at this level includes exposure on all evening Inter|National Series programs as event sponsor:

  • Large logo on outside front cover of program for the Inter|National Series (6 weekend shows).
  • Top of the show verbal announcement of event sponsorship status.
  • Materials and swag on lobby display table.
  • Optional large 1/2 price ad in brochure and/or program.

Spotlight Series Sponsor - $2,500

One sponsorship at this level includes exposure on all evening Spotlight Series programs as event sponsor:

  • Large logo on outside front cover of program for the Spotlight on Seattle series (3 weekday shows).
  • Top of the show verbal announcement of event sponsorship status.
  • Materials and swag on lobby display table.
  • Optional large 1/2 price ad in brochure and/or program.

SOS Artist Development Sponsorship - $1,000

Five sponsorships at this level include exposure each of three nights of the SOS Program:

  • Logo on inside front cover of program.
  • Top of the show verbal announcement of Artistic Development sponsorship.
  • Announcement at awards ceremony (3 awards of $500 given)

Featured Evening Sponsor - $750

One sponsorship available each evening (nine total) includes:

  • Logo on inside front cover of program.
  • Top of the show verbal announcement of featured evening status.
  • Materials and swag on lobby display table.

 

 

 

FOR INQUIRIES - EMAIL: Connie [at] SeattleIDF.org

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES - ALL PROGRAMS

Brochure Advertising

Reaches all audiences including Art on the Fly (outdoor), Spotlight on Seattle and Inter|National Series (indoor/theater) Events

  • 8,000 full color 16 page 5.5 "x 8.5" glossy magazine quality brochures printed and distributed throughout South Lake Union and Seattle in businesses and retailers.
  • 1,000-2,000 direct mailed
  • prices range from $300 for a 1/4 page to $900 for a full page ad.

 

Download pdf of 2014 brochure edition here

Download brochure advertising rates page here

 

 

Advertising in Program

Each evening of the Inter|National and Spotlight on Seattle indoor theater events has a program read by 99% of all in attendance (and often taken home), benefits include:
  • 100 focused audience members in attendance nightly for up to nine nights total.
  • Purchase to position yourself with a specific audience (locally or national/Internationally focused)
  • Buy daily or weekly for a discount.

Video Advertising

Each evening of the Inter|National and Spotlight on Seattle indoor program has a 15 minute intermission:
  • 100 "captive" audience in attendance nightly for up to nine nights total.
  • Purchase to position yourself with a specific audience (locally or national/Internationally focused)
  • Buy daily or weekly for a discount.
FOR INQUIRIES - EMAIL: Connie [at] SeattleIDF.org

PAYMENT - ALL PROGRAMS

Use the payment links below to make advertising and sponsorship payments. You will need to input the amount on the next page:

Sponsorship Level - Art on AOF, I|N and Spotlight Series
Have You Own Banner (if applicable)
Ad Rates Selection

Use this payment link to make donations. You will need to input the amount on the next page. Use the guide below to determine the amount you would like to give:

  • $10-$49 – Friend
  • $50-$99 – Supporter
  • $100 – $199 – Sponsor
  • $200 – $499 – Benefactor
  • $500-$999 – Angel
  • $1,000 – $4,999 – Champion
  • $5,000 and above – Hero/Heroines