on exhibition at omsi

On Exhibition at OMSI February 7 – May 6, 2015

Alyson Marchi-Young

Corporate Relations Officer

p. 503.863.5645

e. [email protected]

ABOUT MAZES

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Mazes winds its way over 8,000 square feet with over 60

puzzling experiences!

Maneuver your way through this mind boggling collection of mind-bending adventures, 3-D

puzzles and full-body games - an unforgettable adventure that's sure to challenge, entertain

and amaze visitors of all ages.

Look up ‘maze’ in the dictionary, and you’ll find it described as a confusing network of intersecting paths or passages, a complex arrangement that causes bewilderment, confusion or perplexity. Now take that up a notch by adding two vital ingredients – fun and education – and you’ve arrived at Mazes, the exhibition.

Explore 13 interactive mazes and come face to face with mystifying illusions and mind-boggling puzzles! Each maze features a dynamic environment where you’ll discover a surprise around every corner, and develop new methods of problem-solving through improvisation, trial and error, observation and testing, and logic and reasoning. Solve puzzles and patterns, challenge the relationship between the mind and the eye and nurture your inner musician! Maze-A-Palooza offers challenging and interactive maze experiences for all ages, exploring topics ranging from music to Color, illusions to web puzzles. You can run a marathon with your fingers in the Continuous Quad Maze or become a "webmaster", climbing over and under without getting tangled, through an intricate web of ropes! “Research shows that exercising the brain can keep it healthy and sharp. The Maze-A-Palooza special exhibition is sure to give your brain a good workout,” says Jennifer Pink, Science North’s Science Director. “No matter how young or old you are, this exhibition will engage and challenge you!”

"Our visitors LOVED this

exhibition and it

performed very well,

surpassing our

expectations”

- Kristin Priscella

VP of External Affairs

Arizona Science Center

ABOUT MAZES

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Some Highlights from this exciting exhibit include:

Arrow Maze - The goal may be only a few steps away but getting there isn’t as easy as you’d think! You’re the game piece! You control the horizontal! You control the vertical! You decide how many squares you want to move but you only get one direction. Music Maze - Gong! Xylophone! Clave! Bongos! Steel drum! Ever heard of these? Ever played one? Experiment with instruments of all kinds and unleash your inner musician. Giant Double-Sided Finger Maze - Let your fingers do the walking! Both your eyes are open but only one side of the design reveals itself at any one time. Wind your way from point A to point B and seek out wormholes that will zip you to the other side! Maze of Illusions - Step into a world of illusions! Keep your eyes peeled…what you see may not be what you get! Master the many tricks around each corner and learn why illusions help us learn how our brain works. Explore, observe, experiment, and test your perceptions! David Anson Russo Fine Art Gallery – Unlike any other art gallery you’ve ever been in, this one has five huge, incredible maze artworks that you can actually put your fingers on and solve.

Explore new ways of problem solving. Challenge the relationship

between the mind and eye. Nurture your inner creative genius.

Catalyze cross-generational interaction.

From 2-D to 3-D; fine arts to crafting challenges; full-body action to

focused mind games; Mazes will inspire exuberant exploration and

ingenuity. Mazes aligns with OMSI’s goals to build 21st century skills such

as problem solving, cooperation, creativity, and critical thinking. This

exhibit is designed to appeal to guests of all ages. Families, young children

and teens, and adults alike will find challenges and rewards in mazes large

and small. Science Centers around the country are raving about the public

reception Mazes has received, and OMSI is thrilled to bring these

engaging and enlightening challenges to Oregonians.

Conquer puzzling challenges and

discover new ways of problem

solving around every corner.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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OMSI Member Demographics (18+):

– Approximately 49% female and 51% male

– 61% have children in the household

– 75% are between 25 and 59

– 42% have graduated from college

– 47% with an annual income of $75,000 or more

Dates: Showing at OMSI:

February 7 – May 6, 2015

Size:

Attendance:

Marketing:

Events:

8,000 sf.

177,000 projected visitors

Paid and Owned Media:

- Outdoor

- Print

- Digital

- Collateral

- Social

Special Events at OMSI:

- 4 OMSI After Dark events

- 6 Reel Science events

- Member Night

- Teacher Open House

- 2 Blind-Tasting Bingo events

- Innovation Film Festival

- NW Kids Camp Expo

- The Agate & Mineral Show

Admission: OMSI’s general admission costs:

- Adults: $13

- Youth and Seniors: $9.50

- Members: free

“We saw complete strangers collaborating with each other... It's an exhibit that guests spread by word-of-mouth, and one that encourages repeat visits"

- Josh Kessler, Associate Exhibition Producer, COSI Columbus


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OMSI’s Impact The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) inspires learning

through engaging science experiences for over one million children and

families each year. In the museum, through traveling programs, and at

camps across the Pacific Northwest, our programs foster innovation and

problem-solving skills. Interactive resources like OMSI spark and

maintain children’s interest in science learning and expand their sense of

career options. Hands-on learning in a social setting has been proven to

advance cognitive skill development, stimulate the science-specific

interests of children, and positively impact long-term civic engagement.

Generous contributors like you help OMSI shape the next generation of

thinkers and doers in the essential areas of science, technology,

engineering, and math.

Our vision is to help build a culture of innovation locally and regionally

through experiences and spaces where science, innovation, and art

collide to teach and inspire design thinking and new skills for children,

families, and school groups. Design thinkers are able to identify and solve

problems by using the design process (ask, imagine, plan, create, and test). Through this process, visitors will gain

valuable 21st century skills, including critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and adaptability.

Programming, exhibits, and events will include design-based challenges that encourage participants to develop creative

solutions to relevant local problems ranging from transportation and the built environment, to personal technologies.

Together, design thinking and 21st century skills will prepare students and people of all ages to succeed in work and life.

With your support, we have the opportunity to establish OMSI as a key “trailhead” in Oregon’s thriving innovation

ecosystem and inspire and educate future design thinkers.

OMSI

inspires

all ages

to become

lifelong learners.


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PRESENTING SPONSOR – $30,000 The Presenting Sponsor of Mazes will receive industry exclusivity, recognition opportunities, and partnership package benefits. Sponsorship packages can be customized for partners depending upon the level of support and specific interests.

Leader Member Benefits Sponsorship Benefits

Brand Awareness Benefits Premier recognition on the OMSI website and a

link to the company’s website Name recognition on the OMSI Donor Wall

(1,000,000+ impressions annually)

Business Development Benefits Concierge Service: OMSI staff will tailor an

experience for you and your guests, such as a private tour or event

Exclusive invitations to events, exhibit openings, private tours and more

20% discount on facility rental fees for year-round, private use of OMSI

Discounts on purchases of bulk passes or memberships

Museum Access Benefits 200 general admission passes 20 passes to special attractions (The Empirical

Theater, Planetarium, USS Blueback, or OMSI After Dark)

2 Corporate Partner cards (museum admission + one attraction for six people per use)

15% membership discount for all employees (includes discounts at the OMSI Store and Café)

Team-based or individual volunteer opportunities for employees

Advertising and Public Relations

Premier, priority logo recognition in exhibit advertising

Premier, priority logo recognition in exhibit collateral

Exhibition press release

Hosted media preview and visit (Advertising logo recognition is dependent on space)

Website and Digital Media

Logo placement on OMSI’s Mazes exhibit page

Direct link to company’s website

Name recognition in the OMSI Online Donor Report

Digital media – OMSI.edu, blog, and Facebook/Twitter

Onsite Signage

Premier logo recognition on exhibit donor panels

Premier logo recognition on monitor slides displayed throughout the museum

Premier logo recognition on preview slides in The Empirical Theater at OMSI

Onsite Participation

Speaking opportunity at VIP Opening event of Mazes

Table presence at three (3) events during Maze’s time at OMSI


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MAJOR SPONSOR – $20,000 Major Sponsors will receive the following recognition opportunities and partnership package benefits. Sponsorship packages can be customized for partners depending upon the level of support and specific interests.

Partner Member Benefits Sponsorship Benefits

Brand Awareness Benefits Premier recognition on the OMSI website and a link to

the company’s website Name recognition on the OMSI Donor Wall


Business Development Benefits Concierge Service: OMSI staff will tailor an experience

for you and guests, such as a private tour or event Exclusive invitations to events, exhibit openings,

private tours and more 15% discount on facility rental fees for year-round,

private use of OMSI Discounts on purchases of bulk passes or memberships

Museum Access Benefits

150 general admission passes 16 passes to special attractions (The Empirical Theater,

Planetarium, USS Blueback, or OMSI After Dark) 1 Corporate Partner card (museum admission + one

attraction for six people per use) 15% membership discount for all employees (includes

discounts at the OMSI Store and Café) Team-based or individual volunteer opportunities for

employees


Priority logo recognition in exhibit advertising (dependent on space)

Priority logo recognition in exhibit collateral

Exhibition press release






Digital media – OMSI.edu homepage, blog, and Facebook/Twitter

Onsite Signage

Logo recognition on exhibit donor panels

Logo recognition on monitor slides displayed throughout the museum


Table presence at two (2) events Mazes’ time at OMSI


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SUPPORTING SPONSOR – $10,000 Supporting Sponsors will receive the following recognition opportunities and partnership package benefits. Sponsorship packages can be customized for partners depending upon the level of support and specific interests.

Explorer Member Benefits Sponsorship Benefits

Brand Awareness Benefits Logo recognition on exhibit advertising Premier recognition on the OMSI website and a link to

the company’s website Name recognition on the OMSI Donor Wall


Business Development Benefits Exclusive invitations to events, exhibit openings,

private tours and more 10% discount on facility rental fees for year-round,

private use of OMSI Discounts on purchases of bulk passes or memberships

Museum Access Benefits

100 general admission passes 10 passes to special attractions (The Empirical Theater,

Planetarium, USS Blueback, or OMSI After Dark) 10% membership discount for all employees (includes

discounts at the OMSI Store and Café) Team-based or individual volunteer opportunities for

employees


Logo recognition in exhibit advertising

Logo recognition in exhibit collateral

Main press release and monthly press updates

Press Kit






Digital media – OMSI.edu homepage, blog, and Facebook/Twitter

Onsite Signage

Logo recognition on exhibit donor panels

Logo recognition on monitor slides displayed throughout the museum


Table presence at one (1) event during Mazes time at OMSI

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