Sponsorship Opportunities

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 - JANUARY 18, 2021

THE OFFICIAL NONPROFIT PARTNER OF GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK EVENT & EXHIBITION OVERVIEW Grand Canyon National Park and Grand Canyon Conservancy are pleased to host the 12th Annual Celebration of Art at the South Rim of Grand Canyon September 12, 2020 - January 18, 2021.

Proceeds from the event will go towards art programming and a dedicated art venue on the South Rim that will preserve and showcase the spectacular art collection owned by Grand Canyon National Park and Grand Canyon Conservancy. With help from our generous sponsors and collectors, we have raised more than $1.2 million towards this goal.

Art and philanthropy play a critical role in protecting and enhancing national parks like Grand Canyon. Today, through Celebration of Art, artists, collectors, and sponsors continue that rich tradition at Grand Canyon National Park, for future generations. 2020 EVENT SCHEDULE September 12 – 18 Plein Air artists paint at various locations around the canyon. Friday, September 18 Dinner for Collectors, Special Guest Artists, Sponsors at Shoshone Point. September 19 Artist Plein Air Quick Draw event and auction (morning). September 19 Collectors’ Preview and Sale Reception, ticketed event (evening). September 20 Public Opening Reception (morning). Exhibition and Sale through January 18, 2021. 2020 SPONSOR BENEFITS

Tickets to Early Recognition Listing in Feature in Recognition Recognition Private tour Day tour Shoshone Admission and link exhibition e-news in event in onsite of Kolb with the Dinner & to on GCC catalogue* and/or advertising event Studio** Field Collectors’ Collectors’ Website social collateral Institute** Preview Preview media Presenting 8 X Logo Logo X Logo Logo Up to Up to $25,000 10 People 6 People Kaibab 6 X Logo X X X X Up to $10,000 6 People Coconino 4 X X X X $5,000 Vishnu 2 X X X $2,500

*Sponsorship must be confirmed by May 1 for catalogue inclusion. **To be arranged separately, as availability allows.

EVENT & EXHIBITION MARKETING Grand Canyon Conservancy uses a broad array of media efforts to promote the Celebration of Art, achieving wide The 12th Annual Celebration of Art is expected to exposure for sponsors including: be experienced by 30,000 Grand Canyon visitors. In-park visibility includes: •GCC’s popular e-newsletter (sent to over 70,000 contacts) •In-park signage •Earned media in newspapers around the state of Arizona •Celebration of Art catalogue •Announcements on KNAU Arizona Public Radio •Promotional materials at partnering lodges •Canyon Views (GCC’s supporter magazine) •Special event flyers •Social media outreach including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram •Exhibition signage •Grand Canyon Conservancy website •Event t-shirts

For the past 11 years, Celebration of Art has received print press coverage from American Artist, Art of the West, Plein Air Magazine, Northern Arizona Mountain Living, Southwest Art, Western Art Collector, Cowboys and Indians, Arizona Daily Sun, Arizona Republic, and the Grand Canyon News, among others.

Online coverage has been national, including websites based out of Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, and more. We expect to receive similar media coverage in 2020. ABOUT GRAND CANYON CONSERVANCY Grand Canyon Conservancy is the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park, raising private funds, operating retail shops within the park, and providing premier guided educational programs about the natural and cultural history of the region. Our supporters fund projects including trails and historic building preservation, educational programs for the public, and the protection of wildlife and their natural habitat. MISSION We inspire people to protect and enhance Grand Canyon National Park for present and future generations. VISION We support Grand Canyon National Park in its goals to provide enriching and fulfilling visitor experiences and protecting the park for future generations. We will achieve this by establishing a continuous and growing funding stream, providing enhanced educational experiences, and engaging advocates for the park.

CONTACT: Anne Dowling, Philanthropy Officer (928) 863-3883 | [email protected] P.O. Box 399, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 · grandcanyon.org Grand Canyon Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN/Tax ID #: 86-0179548).