26th Annual Art on the Streets
Our innovative, award-winning program celebrates the power of art in public spaces, bringing one dozen curated works of art to Downtown for the duration of one year. The exhibit launches with a VIP donor reception followed by a public launch event on First Friday.
Exhibit: June 2024-May 2025
Location: Downtown sidewalks, medians, and park areas
VIP Donor Reception: June 6, 2024, SpringHill Suites courtyard
Attendance/participants: Viewed by hundreds of thousands of Downtown workers, shoppers and visitors; launch event attracts hundreds of people; ongoing walking tours throughout the year
Founding sponsor: $20,000 (1) reserved for U.S. Bank
Hospitality sponsor: $2,500 (1) reserved for SpringHill Suites
Visionary sponsor: $2,500-plus (multiple)
- Logo on brochure (2,500 press run)
- Logo on website
- Invitations to VIP donor reception
- Recognition from mic during VIP donor reception
- Social media recognition
- Private guided walking tour for up to 20 people
Audio walking tour sponsor: $3,000 (2)
Same as above, plus:
- Recognition on exclusive smartphone audio walking tour
Art Lover Sponsor: $1,000-$2,499 (multiple)
- Recognition on brochure and website
- Invitation to VIP donor reception
2024 Urban Living Tour
Our annual Urban Living Tour shines a spotlight on Downtown condo and apartment lifestyles and interior design options at new and existing properties, plus sneak peeks at projects in the works.
August 17, 2024
Locations: multiple
Attendance/participants: Millennials, empty nesters and curious people interested in learning more about the Downtown lifestyle. Up to 750 tour participants.
Presenting Sponsor: $2,500 (2)
- Logo in all print and digital publicity
- Logo on all print collateral
- Signage at all locations
- Social media recognition
- 40 passes ($600 value)
27th Annual Downtown Partnership Breakfast
Our signature corporate event is a who’s who of regional business, civic and elected leaders who are invested in Downtown Colorado Springs and its future.
September 20, 2024
Location: Ed Robson Arena, Colorado College
Attendance/participants: 700-plus business, civic and elected leaders
To secure your sponsorship today, contact Jessica at 719-886-0088.
To submit for a sponsorship online, GO HERE.
SPONSORSHIP RATES
Presenting sponsor: $7,500
- One table of 10
- Logo displayed on screen/scoreboard
- Logo in printed and electronic invitations
- Logo in printed program
- Social media recognition
- Placement of branded collateral
- 3 minutes for your CEO on the mic at event
Champion sponsor: $3,000 early bird rate (multiple)
- One table of 10
- Logo displayed on screen/scoreboard
- Logo in printed and electronic invitations
- Logo in printed program
- Recognition from mic
Supporting sponsor: $1,000 early bird rate (multiple)
- One table of 10
- Recognition in printed program and screen/scoreboard
Downtown Walking Tours 2024
Explore Downtown’s history, architecture and public art in monthly guided walking tours.
One Saturday each month, also by request
Location: Convened at local coffeehouses, one-hour tour through Downtown
Attendance/participants: More than 1,600 participants annually, including residents, visitors, walking clubs, and social organizations
Presenting sponsor: $2,500 (1) reserved for Maggie Turner, Realtor with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
- Recognition at all tours; logo on brochures and web page; opportunity to provide brochure at each tour
- Private tour for up to 20 people
ArtSpot
Help beautify our city center by underwriting a sculpture in a Downtown flowerpot. These mini masterpieces by local artists are displayed mid-January through October, with prominent signage at each work.
Sculpture sponsor: $500
Signage accompanying one sculpture for a minimum of two years.
Revel ReMix: Alley Dance Parties
Join several hundred of your closest friends for a Downtown experience like no other: Three late-night dance parties in AdAmAn Alley featuring local DJ talent, a cash bar and creative surprises.
June 29, July 20, August 24
Location: AdAmAn Alley
Participants: Estimated up to 500 dance lovers each night – mostly Gen Z and Millennials, and lots of Downtown residents.
Presenting sponsor: $3,000 (1)
- “Presented by” recognition in all series digital promotion
- Logo on gobo projection
- Recognition from the mic by DJ
- Opportunity to distribute branded collateral
Night sponsor: $1,500 (3)
- Recognition in digital promotion for one night
- Logo on gobo projection
- Recognition from the mic by DJ
- Opportunity to distribute branded collateral
Revel: The Urban Arts Party
It’s the art party of the season! Enjoy a five-course dinner from some of Downtown’s finest chefs, paired with specially selected fine wines. This exclusive, long-table dinner celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Downtown Creative District takes place in stunning AdAmAn Alley, followed by a DJ dance party.
Sept. 7, 2024
Location: AdAmAn Alley
Participants: Art afficionados, food and wine lovers, and eclectic group that values our Downtown’s vibrant creative district. Dinner capacity 200, plus more for dance party.
Presenting sponsor: $5,000 (1)
- Logo in print and digital invitations
- Logo on print collateral, gobo projection
- Opportunity at the mic (1 minute)
- 10 seats at dinner ($1,750 value)
Arts Lover sponsor: $2,500 (3)
- Logo in print and digital invitations
- Logo on print collateral
- Recognition from the mic
- 6 seats at dinner ($1,050 value)
Small Business Arts Lover*: $500 (multiple)
- Recognition on print collateral
- 2 seats at dinner ($350 value)
*This opportunity is open only to Downtown small businesses
Skate in the Park 2024-25 season
Acacia Park overflows with daytime and evening holiday fun, featuring the only outdoor ice rink in the city. Now in its 12th year, Skate in the Park generates significant media coverage throughout the season.
Mid-November 2024 to late January 2025
Location: Acacia Park
Attendance/participants: Approximately 70,000 participants, both skaters and accompanying friends and family; active, engaged people of all ages from the entire metro area and beyond
Presenting sponsor: $15,000 (1) Reserved, Academy Bank
- Company name positioned in title as “Company Name Presents Skate in the Park”
- Recognition in all print and broadcast media and advertising
- Logo and link from web page
- 50 free skating passes
- Opportunity to host up to two special theme days at rink
- Two dasher boards at rink
Gold sponsor: $5,000 (3)
- Recognition in all print media and advertising
- Logo and link from web page
- 20 free skating passes
- Opportunity to host one special theme day at rink
- Social media recognition
- One dasher board at rink
Silver sponsor: $2,000 (multiple)
- Logo and link from Skate in the Park web page
- Opportunity to host one special theme day at rink
- One dasher board at rink
Bronze sponsor: $1,000 (multiple)
- Your company logo/message displayed on an ice rink dasher board for the duration of the skating season
2024 State of Downtown Report
Get the facts, figures and analysis on Downtown Colorado Springs to help you make solid business decisions. This report, an essential year-round tool for business, is released at an exclusive cocktail reception of Downtown Partnership members and business and civic leaders.
March 21, 2024
Location: McDivitt Club at Weidner Field
Attendance/participants: Business, civic and elected leaders
The printed and online State of Downtown Report is used by bankers, brokers, and business and investment prospects locally, regionally and nationally.
Presenting Sponsor: $3,000 (1) reserved for Ntiva
- Logo in printed report; press run of 1,500
- Logo in printed invitations
- Opportunity to open the presentation from the mic
- Opportunity to provide collateral at reception
- Social media recognition
- Reserved seating for up to 10 clients and stakeholders
Hospitality Sponsor: $1,500 (2) reserved for Colorado Springs Airport and Side Dish with Schniper
- Logo on printed invitations
- Logo on complimentary drink ticket for reception attendees
- Recognition from the mic at reception
- Opportunity to provide collateral at reception
- Reserved seating for up to six clients and stakeholders