Become a Champion - Mountain View Arts Society

MOUNTAIN VIEW
ARTS SOCIETY
2016 SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
BECOME A CHAMPION FOR ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE
WHILE INVESTING IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
We've got three great "artsy" events planned this year, the 5th Annual "A Brush With Art" Art Show &
Sale in April, the 6th Annual Mountain View Arts Festival in September, and a new event, "Days of Yore",
planned for the "August" long weekend. With a little luck, all will help us raise funds for the Arts Society,
all will bring lots of people to Didsbury and Mountain View County, and all three will be a lot of fun.
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A Brush with Art, Art Show & Sale
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Days of Yore
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5th Annual - April 9 & 10
At the Didsbury Art, Travel & Trade Expo
1st Annual - July 30 & 31
A golden opportunity to share history and bring
something new to town during Alberta's Heritage
Weekend. Expected groups include the Sons of
Fenrir Vikings, Dragons Own Medieval Combat
Group, WWII First Special Service Force Reenactment Group, The Cannoneers, & the 78th
Fraser Highlanders Group.
Mountain View Arts Festival
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6th Annual, September 10 & 11
One of Didsbury's "Signature Events" - a showcase
of arts & culture in our region - expanded to 6
venues for 2016: Didsbury Library, Train Station, Elks
Lodge, Museum, Museum/Ross Ford Park, Ross Ford
Elementary School, & Downtown Didsbury.
Our Mission
The Mountain View Arts Society promotes and encourages a variety of artistic
opportunities and events for the enrichment and enjoyment of the general public.
Sponsorship Opportunities in 2016
We give you an opportunity to show your support throughout
the year, and to different, yet similar audiences.
This year your sponsorship dollars will be seen in action at:
 “A Brush With Art” Art Show & Sale during the Didsbury Art,
Travel, & Trade Expo,
 Our newest event, "Days of Yore", during Alberta's Heritage
Days long weekend,
 All venues during the Mountain View Arts Festival,
 Didsbury Elks & Royal Purple Parade,
 Showcase Didsbury,
 On Facebook and Twitter, Travel Alberta, and other online
programs, and in our various promotional campaigns and
cultural programs all year long!
Sponsorship opportunities begin when you
decide and continue till December 31st.
TALK TO US
We welcome new ideas and are eager to work with those
who share an interest in the arts and entertainment
community. Your business may be able to conduct
extensive marketing initiatives during our events.
We are definitely open to your ideas!
Website: www.mountainviewartssociety.ca
Festival Site: www.mountainviewartsfestival.ca
On Twitter: http://twitter.com/MVArtsFest
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/mvartsfest
On YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/MVASociety/videos
Overheard at the Art Show
"I loved the ambience of the Art
Show. The set-up and just
everything was done so well!"
"I should have been in this show!
I’ll apply for sure next year."
"I loved that there were different
mediums. The Intarsia, the
birdhouses, stained glass. It was
all wonderful!"
DID YOU KNOW?
There were 16 artists at the 2015
Art Show & Sale - from Didsbury,
Calgary, Innisfail, Airdrie, Olds,
Crossfield, and Leduc.
Six artists took advantage of a
chance to share "how they make
art" in our "Artist's Window".
Along with two artists painting,
we also had a wood carver, a
stenciler, a photographer, and a
paverpol artist. Great variety!
639 "People's Choice" ballots
were completed!
The Mountain View Arts Society was named
Didsbury's Not-For-Profit Society of 2015. Why?
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"Thank you sooooo much for
putting on the event. Had a
blast as usual!"
We actively encourage community participation. Art Show visitors
learn about various art processes during the Artists' Window.
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Overheard at the Arts Festival
Everything we do is about community partnerships. In 2015, we
shared resources and talents with Didsbury Historical Society,
Mountain View Model Railroad Club, Westglen Middle School, Town
of Didsbury, Zion Thrift Store, Bergthal Mennonite Quilters, Olds
Regional Exhibition, Didsbury Fire Department, Didsbury Lions Club,
Didsbury Out-of-School Care Society, Ladies of the Royal Purple,
"It was amazing … be warned
though … you may need to drag
your children out at closing
time. Our kids had an absolute
blast and didn’t want to leave."
"Really enjoyed the all-day
music. Was a relaxing weekend.
I did not anticipate this!"
Didsbury Seniors Support Services, Friends of the Didsbury Library,
Mountain View Parent Link, Sarcee Fish & Game Association, Sew
Crazy Quilters Guild, Threads of Kindness, Didsbury Municipal
Library, Didsbury Chamber of Commerce, Didsbury High School and
the Leadership Team.
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We respect our volunteers. They have opportunities to share their
talents, and to learn skills to help them grow. The Arts Festival had
152 volunteers offering 2,376 person hours.
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We work with municipal, provincial, and federal governments to
promote the arts, bringing "new money" into Didsbury, and doing
"The community spirit is
wonderful. I like how there are
many different venues and a
bus connects them - more
people discovering the festival."
Presented with great
hospitality! The music, food,
the sound system, and the
Metis dancers, great history.
Excellent!
what we can to lessen the burden on our local business community
and to promote Didsbury.
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We applied for, and have been accepted to host a casino in 2017, as
we work to ensure sustainability.
BECOME A CHAMPION FOR ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE
WHILE INVESTING IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
Mountain View Arts Society - 2016’s Events
Art Show & Sale, April 9 & 10
This will be the 5th year the Mountain View Arts Society
acts as hosts for the art show during the Trade Expo. It
features artists from Didsbury and the surrounding
communities of Olds, Carstairs, Cremona, Sundre,
Mountain View County, and our neighbouring
communities. Proceeds from all sales go directly to the
artist. A very popular component in the show is our
“Artist’s Windows”. These areas shed light on the artistic
process, how artists make art, as each artist has an
opportunity to practice their craft, opening a window into the lives of artists as they go about their work.
Days of Yore, July 30 & 31
This event will take place at the new Rosebud Park, and will
entertain and educate the general public through first person
interpretation and re-creation of historical events. Featuring the
Sons of Fenrir Vikings, Dragons Own Medieval Combat Group, WWII
First Special Service Force Re-enactment Group, The Cannoneers, &
the 78th Fraser Highlanders Group. By combining historical realism
with a touch of fantasy, our guests will offer a show that will thrill
and entertain young and old alike. A re-enactment event with such
a wonderful variety of historical opportunities has never been done
before, and we have great hope that it will bring out-of-towners to Didsbury. Just as importantly, it is
consistent with our mandate to promote all that is arts, culture, and heritage. There will be arts and crafts,
music, Highland dancing, and battles.
Mountain View Arts Festival, September 10 & 11
For the 6th year in a row, Didsbury will be bursting at the seams
with artists of all kinds! The traditional Arts Festival you have come
to know and love will have a few changes this coming year. The
2016 edition will be held entirely indoors, giving both our artists and
volunteers a break from the challenges of an outdoor festival.
There are many opportunities for our young people to display their
artwork throughout town, and of course, we will be promoting the
permanent pieces donated to the Museum by professional adult
artists, and Festival Collaborative Art Pieces from our previous
festival participants on display at the Library.
2016 Sponsorship Packages
Gold Sponsor - $1,000 - $1,999
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Logo inclusion in all print materials (programs, ads, posters, brochure).
Logo and text link on the Society & Festival websites.
Radio recognition in ad trailers.
Business name mentioned in all print media and public messages.
Certificate for place of business.
2' x 4' Site Signage.
Name on Group Signage.
Silver Sponsor - $750 - $999
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Name mention in print materials (programs, ads, posters, brochure) & on
Society and Festival websites.
Business name mentioned in all print media and public messages.
Text link on the Society & Festival websites.
Certificate for place of business.
2' x 2' Site Signage.
Name on Group Signage.
To be included
on posters and in all
programs, your
sponsorship must be
booked by Feb 10.
Sponsorships are
available year-round.
Bronze Sponsor - $500 - $749
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Name mention in print materials (programs, ads, posters, brochure) & on Society and Festival websites.
Text link on the Society & Festival websites.
Certificate for place of business.
Name on Group Signage.
Copper Sponsor - $250 - $499
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Name mention in print materials (programs, ads, brochure) & on Society and Festival websites.
Text link on the Society & Festival websites.
Certificate for place of business.
Name on Group Signage.
Friend of the Arts - Up to $249
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Name mention in print materials (programs, ads, brochure) & on Society and Festival websites.
Receipts will be given for any donation over $20.00.
NOTE: Website link time period is for the fiscal year of the Mountain View Arts Society (ends December 31st).
The Packages presented in this document are our standard packages. If you need something different,
please let us know; we are happy to customize a package that fits your needs and your budget.
For more information on Sponsorships for the Mountain View Arts Society, please contact:
Kathleen Windsor, President … Ph/Text: 403-335-9445
E-Mail: [email protected]
Sponsorship Application Form
“PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY”
To be included in ALL print materials, sponsorship
must be booked by February 10, 2016.
Sponsorships are available at any time of the year.
Business Name _________________________________________________________________
Contact Person _________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address _________________________________________________________________
Street Address _________________________________________________________________
Town __________________________ Province ____________ P. Code _________________
Phone _________________________ Cell ________________ Fax _____________________
E-Mail ________________________________________________________________________
Website Address ________________________________________________________________
Level of Sponsorship Requested
FOR VOLUNTEER
USE ONLY
Please check one.
Payment Received _______
Gold - 1,000 - $1,999
Copper - $250 - $499
Silver - $750 - $999
Friend of the Arts - Up to $249
Bronze - $500 - $749
Cheque - Cash - Credit Card
Receipt Issued __________
Certificate Delivered ______
Tell us about your business & your interest in the arts:
This information may be used by our MCs.
The Mountain View Arts Society will use and disclose information only for the purposes for which it is collected, unless the individual consents or the
Freedom of Information and Protection of Personal Privacy Act (Alberta) permits the use or disclosure without consent, in case of an emergency.
Please make cheques payable to the Mountain View Arts Society.
Mountain View Arts Society
RR 2, Site 7, Box 50, Didsbury, Alberta T0M 0W0
www.mountainviewartssociety.ca
E-Mail: [email protected]
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES:
Individual - $20.00
Family/Business/Organization - $25.00
* The Family/Biz/Org Membership Fee entitles the
family one vote at Society meetings.
As of December 27, 2015