Become a key player in supporting Downtown Colorado Springs and moving our city forward! Our sponsors share a vision of a world-class, thriving Downtown that serves as the economic, cultural and civic heart of our region. Sponsors position their businesses in front of thousands of Downtown employees, shoppers, civic leaders, festivalgoers, tourists, families, arts patrons and more.
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24th 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 2022-May 2023
Location: Downtown sidewalks, medians, and park areas
VIP Donor Reception: June 2, 2022, CLAY Venues
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
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
- Private guided walking tour for up to 20 people
Audio walking tour sponsor: $3,500 (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
Skate in the Park 2022-23 season
Acacia Park overflows with daytime and evening holiday fun, featuring the only outdoor ice rink in the city. Now in its ninth year, Skate in the Park generates significant media coverage throughout the season.
Mid-November 2022 to late January 2023
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 print and broadcast 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 print advertising
- Logo and link from web page
- 20 free skating passes
- Opportunity to host one special theme day at rink
- 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
downtown walking tours 2023
Explore Downtown’s history, architecture and public art in monthly guided walking tours.
First Saturday of every month, also by request
Location: Convened at local coffeehouses, 75-minute 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 Springs Homes
- Recognition at all tours; logo on brochures and web page; opportunity to provide brochure at each tour
- Private tour for up to 20 people
first friday downtown 2023
About 45,000 art-loving patrons of all ages enjoy monthly walks Downtown as galleries and other venues stay open late. Web and mobile tools inform patrons about exhibit and performance locations.
Presenting Sponsor: $2,500 (1) reserved for Neon Pig Creative
- Logo on First Friday web page and mobile guide
- Social media profiles tagged when promoting First Friday on Facebook and Instagram
- Technical support for hosting a First Friday happy hour and gallery walk 10 times in 2022
- Verbal recognition as First Friday Ambassador at the start of each First Friday event
- Opportunity to hand out materials at each event
Passport Event Sponsor: $750 (2)
- Recognition on digital pass used by about 300 participants per event
- Name recognition on advertising and
- web page
culinary insider 2022
With the largest concentration of independent restaurants in Southern Colorado, foodies love to explore the best in restaurants, breweries and distilleries. Offered for one month each spring and fall, the Culinary Insider digital pass offers everyone the chance to be a local food VIP.
Fall 2022
Presenting Sponsor: $1,500
- Logo on digital pass
- Recognition on advertising, print collateral and web page
2023 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.
April 2023
Location: TBD
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)
- 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
- Reserved seating for up to 20 clients and stakeholders
Hospitality Sponsor: $1,500 (2)
- 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 10 clients and stakeholders
2023 city center series
The City Center Series elevates the level of dialogue and understanding on the value of intentional planning to create a vibrant city, featuring thought leaders on issues of urbanism, innovation, equity, placemaking and design.
January through April 2023
Location: TBD
Attendance/participants: Engaged citizens, business leaders, elected leaders
Presenting Sponsor: $10,000 (1)
- Logo on all print advertising
- Logo on walk-in slides
- Ten reserved seats per event
- Recognition from mic at all events
- Opportunity to speak at mic at one event
- Invitations to private receptions with speakers, as available
Evening Sponsor: $1,000 (4) all reserved
- Logo on print advertising for event
- Logo on walk-in slides
- Ten reserved seats for sponsored event
- Recognition from mic at event
- Opportunity to introduce speaker from mic at sponsored event
Drink Sponsor: $500 (4)
- Logo on drink ticket
- Recognition from mic at sponsored event
- Five reserved seats at sponsored event
We’re happy to customize a sponsorship package that works for you, your business, your employees and customers. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, call 719-886-0088 or email Susan@DowntownCS.com.