Dear Patron of the Arts,
On behalf of the City of Vaughan we are writing to you seeking your corporate support of the City’s arts & culture
events and programs which serve our community and local artists.
We hope that you will consider becoming our partner to help showcase our diverse community, and support talented
artists and creative cultural expression. Enclosed you will find a package that outlines various sponsorship opportunities
and benefits. We are asking your company to support arts & culture events through the sponsorship of an event or
program.
Why Partner With Vaughan?
• Arts & culture in Vaughan is an outstanding investment opportunity for corporations; as a sponsor of events your brand
will reach local residents, schools and neighbouring communities in York Region.
Reach A Diverse Audience
• As a sponsor of arts & culture, your brand will connect with thousands of attendees who participate and attend arts &
culture events throughout the year.
Partner With Us
• Whether you are looking to enhance awareness or build customer relations, arts & culture events provide the ultimate
marketing opportunity. A variety of advertising options are available, including the opportunity for your business to be
featured in printed brochures and event booklets, banners, newspaper ADs, media coverage (radio and TV), City of
Vaughan website, Facebook and Twitter.
The City celebrates and promotes the outstanding talent of amateur and professional artists of all ages, whether in
the capacity of visual, performing or literary arts. A celebration of arts & culture, as well as cultural diversity supports
and inspires the development of livable communities, rich and vibrant with cultural and artistic expression. Through
our cultural initiatives dynamic partnership opportunities can develop.
For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Mirella Tersigni, Cultural & Community Development Coordinator
905.832.8500 ext. 8459 or [email protected]
Sharon Gaum-Kuchar, Arts Coordinator
905.832.8500 ext. 7428 or [email protected]
Respectfully yours,
City of Vaughan Recreation & Culture Department
Arts & Culture Events
Award For Higher Arts Education
RAVE (Recognizing Arts Vaughan Excellence) Awards
This annual award aims to assist the emerging talent of Vaughan
secondary and post-secondary students pursuing a formal education in
the arts. Through this meaningful umbrella program of the RAVE Awards
(Recognizing Arts Vaughan Excellence), two $3,000 City of Vaughan
Award for Higher Arts Education scholarships are distributed annually
to outstanding Vaughan students enrolled in secondary and postsecondary arts education programs. Selection is based on academic
merit, demonstrated community leadership and financial need.
An annual community celebration of excellence and achievement in
the arts where nominations are accepted in three separate disciplines:
Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Literary Arts. One RAVE award may
be distributed within each of the following four categories: Patron of
the Arts, Art Educator/Mentor, Practicing Artist, Rising Star. Winners
are announced at the official RAVE Awards Reception.
The City Playhouse Theatre
The City of Vaughan celebrates diversity by featuring designated monthly
cultural celebrations including but not limited to Black History Month,
Asian and South Asian Heritage Month and Italian Heritage Month,
showcasing a variety of cultural exhibits, displays and performances.
The City Playhouse Theatre prides itself in providing quality family
entertainment, educational programs, and training for young aspiring
talent through performing theatre and visual arts courses for children,
youth and adults. Theatre shows include a diverse mix of top-notch
professional and community productions featuring opera, dance,
music and drama.
Culture Days
Vaughan IN FOCUS: A Community Photography Exhibition
Culture Days is a free national celebration of Arts and Culture enjoyed
by over 1,500 participants, visitors and residents of Vaughan each
year. This spectacular 2-day event celebrates Vaughan’s diverse
and multi-talented cultural groups, organizations, individual artists,
creators and performers as they offer eclectic hands-on, interactive
family-fun activities.
Both professional and amateur photographers who live in Vaughan
are encouraged to focus their creative vision on an aspect of the
City’s diverse character, and through still photography document the
vibrant spirit of Vaughan’s people, places or things. A commemorative
photography exhibition follows, showcasing local talent through
outstanding images selected by a respected panel of professional jurors.
Doors Open
Vaughan Juried Exhibition: An Art Integration Project
Doors Open is a much anticipated, free 2-day province-wide celebration
offering thousands of residents and visitors to the City of Vaughan an
opportunity to celebrate cultural diversity, and in turn appreciate the
varied architecturally brilliant heritage sites, environmentally acclaimed
and superb historical points of interest the City of Vaughan has to offer.
Building on the successes of the previous five years, Vaughan and
Greater Toronto Area artists are once again invited to submit original
works of art to be considered by a respected adjudication panel for a
prominent public art exhibition. Selected works by both established
and emerging artists are judged for the following cash awards: Best in
Show, Reserve Best in Show and the People’s Choice. An honorarium
may also be awarded for a work from the juried exhibition selected for
acquisition in the City’s growing corporate art collection destined for
future installation in a designated City centre/space through the Art
Integration Program.
Celebrating Diversity
Multi-Media Film Festival
The Multimedia Film Festival of York Region in collaboration with the City
of Vaughan annually hosts a screening of films from the Multimedia Film
Festival celebrating the accomplishments of Vaughan and York Region’s
upcoming filmmakers. Multimedia submissions explore the varied and
rich identities, as well as the experiences, strengths and challenges of
individuals within our Region and within our communities. Film genre
screenings include documentaries, docu-dramas, drama and animation
serving to inform and educate on life in Vaughan and York Region.
My Vaughan Blooms School Program
The My Vaughan Blooms School Program initiative is aimed at
supporting the celebration of achievements, successes, uniqueness and
creativity exemplified by students in schools across Vaughan. Our vision
encompasses encouraging environmental responsibility, community
beautification and goodwill programming through active involvement
of youth in various education enhancing experiences.
National Youth Arts Week
National Youth Arts Week celebrates simultaneous youth-led,
community-based events and projects across the City of Vaughan,
created, developed and implemented by youth. This initiative provides
an exceptional opportunity for great creative expression as well as a
platform for youth to exchange ideas and showcase talents.
Vaughan Of A Kind Art + Craft Show
Artisans participate in this highly anticipated annual one-day art and
craft show back by popular demand for its sixth consecutive year.
The show attended by more than 1,000 shoppers, features over 70
artisans from the City of Vaughan and the Greater Toronto Area who
exhibit a wealth of high caliber craftsmanship. Vendors deck the halls
with an assortment of sought after, hand-crafted items.
Vaughan Atrium Gallery: on the slate
& Vaughan Arts Space
Both public exhibition spaces are dedicated to nurturing the creative
spirit of the arts by engaging the community in collaborative
initiatives designed to foster art appreciation, artistic achievement
and cultural identity. An eclectic range of art programs profiles
resident and regional talent through art exhibitions, cultural
celebrations and special events. The Atrium Gallery feature wall, on
the SLATE, is located at City Hall; and the Vaughan Arts Space is
annexed to the Maple Community Centre.
Why Partner with Vaughan?
As a sponsor of arts and culture your brand will
connect with thousands of attendees who participate
and attend arts and culture events throughout the
year. Arts and culture in Vaughan is an outstanding
investment opportunity for corporations; as a sponsor
of events your brand will reach local residents, schools
and neighbouring communities in York Region.
Maximize the exposure
of your company by
sponsoring Vaughan’s
arts and culture events.
• direct community exposure to Vaughan residents
• eBlasts to community businesses and organizations
• a variety of media exposure and photo opportunities
For more information, please contact:
• enhanced, positive image and goodwill opportunities
Mirella Tersigni, Cultural & Community Development Coordinator
• community spirit through volunteer participation
905.832.8500 x. 8459 or [email protected]
• direct outreach to niche markets
• recognition and appreciation
Sharon Gaum-Kuchar, Arts Coordinator
905.832.8500 x. 7428 or [email protected]
• an opportunity to be directly involved in developing
arts and culture in Vaughan
Picasso $5,000 +
Mozart $2,500+
Brontë $1,000+
Rodin $500-$1,000
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Company logo
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Brochures, Flyers & Posters
Priority placement of company logo
Company logo
Company name
Company name
City of Vaughan Website
Prominent display of company logo
with link to website
Company logo
Company name
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Company logo within event AD
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eBlast
Prominent placement of company
(email AD to residents and community
logo and recognition as event sponsor
organizations)
Company logo
Company name
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News Release and/or
Public Service Announcement
Recognition as event sponsor
Company name
Company name
Company name
Prominent placement of company
logo and recognition as event sponsor
Company logo
Company name
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Company name
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Company logo
Company name
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Verbal recognition of company during
event opening ceremonies
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Recognition as event sponsor
Recognition as sponsor
Recognition as sponsor
Recognition as sponsor
Prominent display of company logo
with link to website
Company logo in list with
link to website
Company logo
Company name
Recognition as event sponsor
Company Name
Company name
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Company logo
Company name
Company name
Company name
Sponsorship Levels:
Pre-Event Recognition
Banners
Community Centre &
City Hall TV Advertisements
Newspaper Advertisement
Recreation Guide
Event Day
Directional Signage
Event Opening Ceremonies
Post-Event Day
Certificate from Mayor
City of Vaughan Website
(social media/Twitter/Facebook)
News Release and/or
Public Service Announcement
Newspaper Advertisement
Make an Impact!
Support Arts & Culture in Vaughan!
Arts & Culture Events
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Reply Form
Name ____________________________ Title __________________________
Company Name __________________________________________________
As you wish it to appear in promotional materials
Address _________________________________________________________
City _____________
Province _____________ Postal Code _____________
Contact Person / Assistant __________________________________________
Phone _____________ Fax _____________ Email _____________________
Please email a high resolution (300 dpi or vector) digital file of your
corporate logo in a PDF or EPS format to:
[email protected]
Att: Mirella Tersigni
RE: Corporate Logo File
Sponsorship Categories
Please place a check mark in the box of the sponsorship category
you wish to select:
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Picasso - Platinum - $5,000
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Mozart – Gold - $2,500
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Brontë – Silver - $1,000
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Rodin – Bronze - $500 - $1,000
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Donation of Products - Goods - Services ___________________
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Other Amount _____________________
Please make cheque payable to: City of Vaughan
Please mail your completed Sponsorhip Form and cheque to:
Vaughan City Hall
Recreation & Culture Department - Level 300
Att: Mirella Tersigni,
Cultural & Community Development Coordinator
2141 Major Mackenzie Drive
Vaughan ON L6A 1T1