SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION I n t e r n a t i o n a l A r t, M u s i c & C u l t u r e F e s t i v a l Parade: June 23 Solstice Festival June 22-24, 2018
Open to the Public MAY 3-8 Wed-Fri Sat-Sun 12-6 JUNE Almost 24/7 SOLSTICE WORKSHOP 3 0 0 + a l l a g e s m e m b e r s o f t h e c o m m u n i t y c o m e c r e a t e t o g e t h e r u n d e r t h e d i r e c t i o n o f : 1 Artistic Director 6 Artists in Residents 3 t e c h n i c a l t e a m m e m b e r s 3 Costume team members 3 Mask making Staff 1 Teen Camp Director 3 Registrar staff 5 Opening & Closing Crew Team members 20 + Skilled Community Volunteers W i t h P a i n t, b r u s h e s s a w s, d r i l l s, t o o l s, s e w i n g m a c h i n e s, w o o d, b a m b o o, w i r e l o a d s o f f a b r i c, r e c y c l e d m a t e r i a l s, a n d J o y L a u g h t e r D e t e r m i n a t i o n A n d B U I L D F l o a t s C o s t u m e s E n s e m b l e s P u p p e t s W h i m s i c a l C r e a t u r e s C o n f i d e n c e, S k i l l s, C o n n e c t i v i t y I n t e r g e n e r a t i o n a l K n o w l e d g e
SOLSTICE P A R A D E 1 0 0 0 P a r t i c i p a n t s o f a l l a g e s 1 0 0, 0 0 0 s p e c t a t o r s f r o m a r o u n d t h e w o r l d 2 m i l e s o f s m i l e s A l l h a n d c r a f t e d a r t, n o l o g o s o r w o r d s N o v e h i c l e s A l l p e o p l e p o w e r e d P a r a d e K i n g & Q u e e n 1 0 0 V I P S e a t s 5 0 S e n i o r / D i s a b l e d S e a t s F a c e p a i n t i n g C h a l k a r t A n n o u n c e r s T a b l e
3 DAY SOLSTICE FESTIVAL 70 Festival Vendors Arts & Crafts Artisan Food Vendors Craft Beer & Wine Garden Children's Area Craft Station & Performances Children's Parade Main Stage with 20 + bands VIP Gazebo Drum and Dance Circle DJ Zone Floats on Display
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES $10K + Visionary As a sponsor and partner, you play an active and influential role in creating the next phase of Summer Solstice Celebration for generations to come. At this level you will receive most prominent logo inclusion in all materials including website, social media, onsite exposure, video, television, e-newsletter and beyond. We will highlight your company and together we actively build the future of Solstice via growing partnerships locally and internationally. Your support helps fund coordination, outreach and seeds the future programming expansion. $2500 Workshop Artist Sponsor This sponsorship helps us build the fabric and the diversity that makes us strong, united, nimble and bright. Your involvement and logo placement is based on your interest area, whether it be a sponsoring a particular event during the festival, an Artist in Residence, float, musician, children's activity or as an in-kind donation at a commensurate value. We will create a custom sponsorship that fits the goals of your company. Benefits can include: A booth at the festival, a special promotion via email, social media, website, VIP seating access and more! $5K Community Builder Your support and involvement will be recognized in the second tier of sponsorship prominence, in all of the locations mentioned above. You and your company are invited to participate in building the future of Solstice through your ideas and influence in the community. We hope you'll join us! $500 Pick Your Passion This is a perfect space for entry level sponsor to explore the possibilities of Solstice. At this level you help us build the heart and soul of the festival letting creativity soar by seeding funds to preserve the tradition and build our future. Let us create a custom sponsorship based on your level and interest!
AREAS OF SPONSORSHIP & INVOLVEMENT Solstice Parade - 45th Annual Parade, June 23, 2018 @ noon Festival @ Alameda Park June 22-24, 2018 Children's Parade - 3rd Annual June 24, 2018 Community Arts Workshop (May - June) - Where the Parade comes to life! Sponsor an Artist to help facilitate float building with the community Sponsor the Apprentice Program - to keep the creativity flowing for future generations Youth Programming & Teen Camp Scholarships & Fee Waivers for Workshop & Parade Vendor Booths VIP Parade Seating Main Stage at the Festival Youth and Family Stage at the Festival Art Classes Pre-Festival Events Restaurant & Hotel Sponsors Airline Sponsor International Partnerships Hosting an Artist or Musician Consulting support Marketing / Advertising Materials for Float building IT/ Software Help us build Solstice over the next 2-3 years into an International Art, Music & Culture Festival! Areas for recognition commensurate with sponsorship Level: Customizable Announcements or mention at parade, stage, events, radio interviews, tv, meetings or community gatherings E-newsletter specialty blasts or as part of regular e-communications Facebook page mention, image or logo inclusion Website logo inclusion or event, etc. Print advertising in local media outlets Custom video or ad for your company including Solstice involvement Comped participation in parade, workshop, or beer & wine garden, tickets to pre-events etc. On-site signage - diverse opportunities with expanding programming!
B e c o m e a S p o n s o r T o d a y CONTACT Summer Solstice Celebration Executive Director Robin Elander soladmin@solsticeparade.com 805-965-3396 SEND A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION Summer Solstice Celebration P.O. Box 21141 Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1141 DONATE ONLINE http://solsticeparade.com/store/donate