2019LOTUSWORLDMUSIC&ARTSFESTIVAL

FormoreinformationonFestivalsponsorshiportosetupapaymentplan,pleasecontact:MeganHutchison,DevelopmentDirector(megan@lotusfest.org)/(812)336-6599/lotusfest.org

SAVETHEDATEFORTHE2019FESTIVAL:SEPTEMBER26-29

Everyyear,BloomingtoncomesalivefortheannualLotusWorldMusic&ArtsFestival–theflagshipeventofthenon-profitLotusEducationandArtsFoundation.ThroughFestivalsponsorship,businessesadvertisetheircommitmenttothesameprinciplesthatguideLotusandthatmakeBloomingtonagreatplacetolive:diversity,community,excellence,excitement,andasharedspiritofcreativity.Morethan12,000fanscomefromaroundtown,acrossthestate,andevenacrossthecountrytoenjoygreatglobalmusicplusBloomington’slocalshopping,restaurants,andhotels–generatingalocaleconomicimpactof>$500,000onFestivalweekend.TheFestivalalsoenjoysnationalmediacoverage.

Festivaladmissionscoverjust50%ofthefullcostofLotusprogramming.Fortherest,Lotusdependsongeneroussupporterslikeyoutohelpbringtheworldtoourneighborhood.

Sponsorsaccesstensofthousandsof“impressions”fortheirbusinessesthroughLotus’sextensivepublicityeffortsinbothlocalandregionalmarkets,including:

• Festival“teaser”tabloid(11,500dist.viaHT+5,000dist.throughoutregion)• Mailedpostcard(2,500distributed)• Festivalprogram(5,000distributed)• Festivalposter(500distributed)• Lotuswebsite(avg.800+visitsperdayleadinguptotheFestival)• Lotussocialmedia(Facebook-5,700+followers,Twitter-2,900+followers,Instagram-600+

followers)• MobileApp(averages7,100uniqueusersduringtheFestival)• LotusmonthlyE-newsletter(~850+subscribers)• Pressreleasestoextensivelistoflocal,regional,andnationalmedia

WhatdoesFestivalSponsorshipmeanforyou?• YouhelpLotusfillourdowntownstreetswithmusicandartfromaroundtheworld,andyoucreate

multiculturalexperiencesthatareaccessibletopeopleofallages,abilities,backgrounds,&incomes.

• Youmakeadifferenceinthelocaleconomyandjoinacommunityof100+businesseswhoarekeepingBloomingtonuniqueandvibrantthroughtheirsupportforthearts.

• Youshowyourclientsandcustomers–presentandfuture–thatyouvalueoneoftheirfavoriteevents.Festival-goerstellusthattheymakeapointofsupportingbusinessesthatsupportLotus.

• Youkeepticketpriceslow,plushelpcreate40+hoursoffreeFestivalevents.Youalsoreceivecomplimentary*ticketsthatcanhelpyougrowyourbusinessorrewardtopemployees.[*atSpotlightSponsorlevelandabove]

2019LOTUSWORLDMUSIC&ARTSFESTIVAL

FormoreinformationonFestivalsponsorshiportosetupapaymentplan,pleasecontact:MeganHutchison,DevelopmentDirector(megan@lotusfest.org)/(812)336-6599/lotusfest.org

SAVETHEDATEFORTHE2019FESTIVAL:SEPTEMBER26-29

MainStage($1,500-$2,499)•Allthenon-ticketbenefitsofaSpotlightSponsor,PLUS:•TwocomplimentaryFridayFestivalpasses•SponsornameconnectedtosupportofacommunityFestivalcomponent(ArtsVillage,FestivalExhibit,VisualArtsInstallation,etc.)•SponsornameonFestivalposter•Mentions/tagsonLotussocialmedia

Benefactor($2,500-$4,999)•Allthenon-ticketbenefitsofaSpotlightSponsor,PLUS:•Namingopportunity(shared)foraFestivalperformancetent/stage,concert,orvisualartsinstallation(appliestocashsponsorshipsonly)•Recognitioninmoststageannouncements•TwocomplimentaryFridayandSaturdayfestivalpasses•SponsorlogoonFestivalposter•SponsorlogoinFestival-relatedE-newsletters•Mentions/tagsonLotussocialmedia

Producer($5,000-$9,999)•Allthenon-ticketbenefitsofaSpotlightSponsor,PLUS:•Sponsorname&logodisplayedprominentlyonmailedpostcardto2,500households•Namingopportunity(exclusive)foraFestivalperformancetent/stageorconcert(appliestocashsponsorshipsonly)•Recognitioninmoststageannouncements•2complimentarypassestoeveryFestivalevent(ThursdaythruSunday)•Sponsorlistedinpressreleases•SponsorlogoonFestivalinfokiosks•SponsorlogoonFestivalposter•SponsorlogoinFestival-relatedE-newsletters•Profile&mentions/tagsonLotussocialmedia

Presenting($10,000+)•Allthenon-ticketbenefitsofaSpotlightSponsor,PLUS:•Sponsorname&logodisplayedprominentlyonmailedpostcardto2,500households•SponsorbannersintwoFestivalvenues•SponsornameonallFestivalwristbands(5,000distributed)•ToprecognitioninALLstageannouncements•4complimentarypassestoeveryFestivalevent(ThursdaythruSunday)•Sponsorlistedinpressreleases•SponsorlogoonFestivalinfokiosks•SponsorlogoonFestivalposter•SponsorlogoinFestival-relatedE-newsletters•Profile&mentions/tagsonLotussocialmedia

Lotuswelcomessupportatanylevel.Community(upto$749)andCollaborator($750-$999)sponsorsreceiveatextlistingintheFestivalprogramandyear-roundontheLotuswebsite,andareacknowledgedinselectstageannouncements.CollaboratorSponsorsalsoreceiveaninvitationtoourPatronevent.

Spotlight($1,000-$1,499)andhigher:•SponsorlogofeaturedinFestivalprogram•Sponsorlogoon“teaser”FestivaltabloidintheHeraldTimes•Recognitioninselectstageannouncements(frequencyiscommensuratewithlevelofsupport)•Year-roundLotuswebsitelogo&link•TwocomplimentaryFridayFestivalpasses•InvitationtoPatronevent