THURSDAY, MARCH 8TH, 2018 | 11:00AM - 1 :00PMK ANSAS CIT Y CONVENTION CENTER

GRAND BALLROOM

15 TH ANNUAL AR TSKC AWARDS LUNCHEON

Secure Your Sponsorship Today for the Year’s Must-See Arts Showcase

and Business Luncheon!

AR TSKC -REGIONAL AR TS COUNCIL

WHO WE ARE

PROGRAMMING:

Promote: Now Showing, designed to foster partnerships between individual artists and businesses by providing opportunities for metro-area artists to display their work in the conference rooms, lobbies, and office spaces of local companies. ArtsKCGO, this free digital guide to arts and culture will advance audience engagement in the arts throughout the Kansas City region by connecting residents to arts offerings and opportunities in Kansas City

Support: The ArtsKC Grantmaking Fund, is an equal-opportunity arts funding source, sustaining the Kansas City region’s entire arts sector through direct investments in people, programs, and projects. The fund invests an average of $500,000 per year through more than 100 grants to local artists and arts organizations. ArtsKC launched the Arts Leadership Series in January 2016 to give a diverse pool of professionals the knowledge, network, and skills needed to become leaders on arts nonprofit boards and committees.

Advocate: ArtsKC serves as the voice for the arts community in civic dialogues and works with more than 200 local arts and cultural organizations to advance public policy decisions that benefit the arts in the Kansas City region through our Advocacy programs. In the summer of 2017 ArtsKC will release the findings of the Arts & Economic Prosperity V or AEP5 conducted by Americans for the Arts. This new study will build on four previous national economic impact efforts (which studied years 1992, 2000, 2005 and 2010 respectively) to document the unprecedented scope and detail the key role played by the nonprofit arts industry in strengthening local and statewide economies.

In total, our programs directly benefit more than 307,000 people and we indirectly benefit more than 2.5 million people through ArtsKC Funding organizations.

MISSION STATEMENT:ArtsKC – Regional Arts Council’s mission is to unleash the power of the arts. ArtsKC focuses on three strategic priorities to fulfill their mission:

• Promote the arts for their individual, community, and economic benefits, and• Support artists and arts agencies with capacity building programs and grants,• Advocate for the arts by educating the community, building relationships with government

officials, and supporting the development of public funding for the arts.

THE 2018AWARDS LUNCHEON

ABOUT THE E VENT

THE AWARDS LUNCHEON:Considered one of Kansas City’s most inspiring business events of the year, the 2018 ArtsKC Awards Luncheon hosts 1,000 leaders in the business, civic, and arts communities! This annual event recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of the individuals and businesses who are the driving force behind our thriving arts community.

Photo Credits: Rivas Photography

THE 2018 E VENT COMMIT TEE:April AdicksCathy BennettJeanine CoblerTom CorbinKanon CozadRachael CozadElizabeth DanforthPaige DuBayErinn Faulconer

Elise JonesVicky KulikovBecky LabodaDamian LairMike LaMonicaJeffie MussmanAlison PattersonEd PetersonLindsey Rood-Clifford

Lynn Turner SousleyArzie UmaliSarah VanLanduytSara VogtJennifer WamplerRichard WetzelMauricio Zuniga

HONORARY CHAIR:Robert Regnier, Bank of Blue Valley

LOCATION:Kansas City Grand Ballroom16th & Wyandotte, KCMO 64105

CONTACT:Alison Patterson, Director of DevelopmentPatterson@ArtsKC.org | 816.994.9232

EVENT CO-CHAIRS:Kanon and Rachael Cozad

DATE/TIME:Thursday, March 8th11:00am - 1:00pm

FEATURED ARTIST:Cheryl Eve Acosta

PERFORMERS:David Justin, ChoreographerJeremy Bryan & Manual “Lukky” HarveyPablo Sanhueza & The KC Latin Jazz All-StarsPark University’s Kenny Broberg

THE 2018AWARDS FINALISTS

ABOUT THE E VENT

VIRTUOSO:Individuals who exemplify dedicated volunteerism, artistic contributions and/or work within the KC arts community.Karen Holland, David Oliver, Mary Tearney

ADVOCATE:Elected or public figures who represents outstanding advocacy for the arts.Mayor Carl Gerlach, Councilman Scott Taylor, Senator Jason Holsman

EDUCATION:School or districts using the arts as a tool for achieving educational excellence in a K-12 setting.Academy for Integrated Arts, Liberty Public School District, PASEO Academy of Fine and Performing Arts

INNOVATOR:Nonprofits providing arts education opportunities to underserved communities and creating innovative partnerships to build unique programs.InterUrban ArtHouse, Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey, Kansas City Artists Coalition

CREATIVE IMPACT:Metropolitan-area businesses that foster innovation, support local artists or arts organizations and provide leadership in the arts community.Bank of America, Buttonwood Financial Group, Spencer Fane

One honoree in each category will be announced live at the ArtsKC Awards Luncheon on March 8, 2018.

Photo Credits: Rivas Photography

2018 SPONSORSHIPLE VELS + BENEFITS

Featured Artist Sponsor$20,000

Only Four Available,

Industry Exclusive!

• $10,000 level benefits plus:• Featured in pre-event press release and post-event release

announcing honorees• VIP event seating with company logo for 10 guests • Prominent logo placement on all printed event materials

including invitations to arts and business leaders• Half page printed feature in event program• Prominent recognition on all print and online advertisements• Prominent corporate signage at luncheon• Recognition on event website with links to business homepage• Logo recognition on all email communications• Recognition on social media• Corporate logo on ArtsKC.org sponsor page for 12 months• Feature article in ArtsKC print newsletter reaching 5,000

constituents

2018 Awards Luncheon, Thursday March 8th, 11 :00am-1:00pm

“Hallmark is proud to be a long-time supporter of the ArtsKC Awards luncheon, which is easily one of the most entertaining luncheons in town! The event celebrates the companies and individuals who play significant roles in supporting the arts in Kansas City. A vibrant arts community helps make Kansas City a great place to live, work and play, and is vitally important to Hallmark. The luncheon never disappoints – we always leave inspired by all the Kansas City arts community has to offer!”

—Cora Storbeck, Hallmark

“The annual ArtsKC luncheon is not only a time to honor the incredible individuals and organizations committed to creating and supporting Kansas City’s vibrant and upcoming arts community, it’s also an inspiring and engaging show. No other benefit luncheon is quite as enjoyable or entertaining. For more than a century, art has been an integral part of the culture and character of UMB. That’s why UMB works to enhance knowledge of and appreciation for the arts by supporting art programs and events that entertain, educate and enrich communities. We’re proud to have supported the ArtsKC Awards Luncheon since its inaugural year.”

– Jen Houston, UMB

2018 SPONSORSHIPLE VELS + BENEFITS

2018 Awards Luncheon, Thursday March 8th, 11 :00am-1:00pm

SPONSOR LEVELS

ARTSKC.ORG HOMEPAGE FOR 1 YEAR*

ADS IN PRINT & ONLINE

AD IN PROGRAM

SPONSOR LOOP

EMAIL MARKETING

EVENT WEBSITE*

TABLE SIGNAGE

TABLE FOR 10

Platinum $10,000

Gold$5,000

Silver$2,500

Bronze$1,500(Limited)

*with links to business homepage

Nonprofit tables of 10 and individual tickets on sale January 8thEmail DuBay@ArtsKC.org to join the waitlist

Must be confirmed by February 1, 2018 to receive full sponsor benefits.

= Logo Benefits

WHY SPONSOR?

Sponsoring this event is an opportunity for your organization to demonstrate its commitment to creating a vibrant and thriving arts community, while gaining invaluable exposure to a likeminded community of ArtsKC supporters. This event is an opportunity to impress clients, reward employees and celebrate your creative impact while getting a taste of what the local arts community has to offer. Sponsorship elevates your brand as a leader in our arts community.

By the numbers: ArtsKC Facebook Followers: 9,240 +Twitter Followers: 11,100 + LinkedIn Followers: 1,170 +Email Subscribers: 3,000 +

Logo placement and seating commensurate with sponsorship level

AWARDS LUNCHEONSPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT

Please selec t your awards luncheon sponsorship level :

Sponsorship Information:

Sponsor Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name:_________________________________________________________________________________

Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________

City | State | Zip:________________________________________________________________________________

Email: _____________________________________________________Phone: _____________________________

Marketing Contact:______________________________________Email:____________________________

Invoice | Please send an invoice for sponsorship payment

Name on Card:_________________________________________________________________________________

Credit Card Number:____________________________________________________________________________

Expiration Date: _____________________________________________ CVV:______________________________

Billing Address:_________________________________________________________________________________

City | State | Zip:________________________________________________________________________________

Email for Receipt: ______________________________________________________________________________

MAIL TO: 106 SOUTHWEST BLVD. KANSAS CITY, MO 64108ArtsKC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization: EIN#43-1840674. www.ArtsKC.org/Awards

Credit Card | Information provided below

Featured Artist Sponsor: $20,000

Platinum Sponsor: $10,000

Gold Sponsor: $5,000

Silver Sponsor: $2,500

Bronze Sponsor: $1,500

QUESTIONS? Alison PattersonPatterson@ArtsKC.org816.994.9245

We would like to host an ArtsKC supported artist or arts organization at our table (2 seats) *Optional

Please donate our table to an ArtsKC supported arts organization *Optional

A 15 YEAR HISTORY!THANK YOU AGAIN 2017 LUNCHEON SPONSORS:

WE LOOK FOR WARD TO SEEING YOU AGAIN NEX T YEAR * DENOTES 10+ YEARS of SUPPOR T FOR THE E VENT

*** DENOTES SPONSOR OF THE FULL 15 YEARS

2017 FEATURED ARTIST SPONSORS:

2017 PLATINUM SPONSORS:

2017 GOLD SPONSORS:

2017 SILVER SPONSORS:

2017 BRONZE SPONSORS:

2017 NONPROFIT TABLES:

Commerce BankContract FurnishingsCorbin BronzeCrestwood Mainstream PartnersDavid and Diane ZimmerHufft ProjectsMark One ElectricMartin Pringle Law Firm

ECCO SelectGarmin *Greg Foote and Macaela StephensonHaas & Wilkerson InsuranceHenderson EngineersJackson Lewis PCStinson Leonard Street LLP *Straub Construction Company

Kay BarnesKCURKevin and Ada KochLaura RobinsonLead BankLever1The Arts & Recreation FoundationTrozzolo Communications Group

American Jazz MusuemArts Council of Johnson County/Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art/Performing Art Series at JCCCKansas City Jazz AliveKansas City Zoo *Mesner Puppet TheaterCity of Lenexa

Economic Develompent CorporationHarriman-Jewell SeriesHunt Family FoundationKC CreatesKCMO Parks and RecrationNelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Johnson County Park and RecreationJohnson County, KSKansas City Ballet *Kansas City ChamberLaunch KC/Experience Events GroupLeawood Arts CouncilReStart, Inc.VisitKC *

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A 15 YEAR HISTORY!CHEERS TO A LONG LIST OF HONOREES

AND THANK YOU 2017 F INALISTS + HONOREES

THE FULL L IST OF HONOREES CAN BE FOUND AT AR TSKC.ORG/AWARDS

Innovator Award:The HALO Foundation *Harmony Project KCSummit Art

Advocate Award:Mayor MIchael BoehmMark McHenry *Dr. Larry Meeker

Education Award:DeLaSalle Education Center *Fort Osage High SchoolUniversity Academy

Virtuoso Award:Dr. Loretta BrittonDr. Ann KenneyLee Pentecost *

Creative Impact Award:Centric ProjectsJE Dunn Construction *Lead Bank

ArtsKC Fund Excellence:Bank of Blue Valley *Lathrop & GageStarlight Theatre

* Indicates the 2017 Honoree

2017 AWARDS FINALISTS & HONOREES:

Honorary Chair - Terry and Zulema BasshamEvent Chairs - Dale Trott + Rachel Merlo

Advocate Award – City Councilman Allan Gray, Lee’s Summit, MOInnovator Award – After School Arts Porgram, Mattie Rhodes Art CenterEducation Award – Creative Co/Lab. Shawnee Mission East High SchoolVirtuoso Award – Marilyn StraussCreative Impact Award – Missouri BankArtsKC Fund Excellence Award –BNIM

2016 HONOREES:

Honorary Chair: Julia Irene Kauffman Event Co-Chairs: Macaela Stephenson + Maria Maffry

A 15 YEAR HISTORY!CHEERS TO A LONG LIST OF HONOREES

AND THANK YOU 2017 F INALISTS + HONOREES

THE FULL L IST OF HONOREES CAN BE FOUND AT AR TSKC.ORG/AWARDS

2015 HONOREES:Honorary Chairs - Dr. Loretta Britton & Mr. W.Russell WelshEvent Chairs - Niki Lee Donawa & Merrily Jackson

Arts Advocate – Ed PetersonCorporate Leader in the Arts – Brad NicholsonCreative Industry – Dimensional InnovationsCreative Workspace – HINTImpact Award – MersoftVirtuoso Award – Mauricio ZunigaArtsKC Fund Employee Commitment – Stinson Leonard Street LLPArtsKC Fund Corporate Leadership Award – Bank of America

Honorary Chair - Ms. Sharron HuntVirtuoso Award - Jay Tomlinson Impact Award - Hotel Phillips Creative Workspace Award - Reactor Design Studio Creative Industry Award - Red Dirt Corporate Leader Award - Grant Burcham Advocate Award - Mayor Sly JamesArtsKC Fund Corporate Leader Award - Stinson Leonard Street ArtsKC Fund Employee Commitment Award - RMT Architecture

2014 HONOREES:

Virtuoso Award - Cheryl Kimmi Impact Award - VML ArtsKC Fund Workplace Giving Awards:o Small-Sized Company Award - McCown Gordon Construction o Mid-Sized Company Award - Stinson Morrison Hecker o Large-Sized Company Award - Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City o Nonprofit Award - Kansas City Art Institute o Best New Campaign Award - Zimmer o Most Improved Campaign Award - RMT Architecture

2013 HONOREES:

/ArtsKC @ArtsKC @ArtsKC

www.ArtsKC.org

ArtsKC Board of DirectorsKanon Cozad, Chair, Pianosa Technology Partners

Niki Lee Donawa, Vice Chair, Truman Medical CentersJean-Paul D. Wong, Treasurer, PURE Workplace Solutions

Ada Koch, Secretary, Artist / Art Teacher / Community VolunteerBrad Douglas, Immediate Past Chair, Heartland Credit Union Association

Shirley Bush Helzberg, Founding ChairKay Barnes, Park University & Former Mayor of Kansas City, MO

Tom Corbin, Artist & bronze sculptorAimee Larrabee, Inland Sea Productions

Lisbeth Lurey, Art HistorianMaria Maffry, bnim

Chuck McCann, The Whitlock CompanyTracie McClendon-Cole, Deputy Director of Health for the City of Kansas City, MO

Teri Rogers, HintJon D. Stephens, Rockhill Strategic

Qiana Thomason, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas CityEileen Weir, Mayor, City of Independence, MO

Amy Winterscheidt, Hallmark Corporate Foundation

Dana Knapp, President + CEO

106 Southwest Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64108816.221.1777 - TheArtsCouncil@ArtsKC.org