27th 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 2025-May 2026
Location: Downtown sidewalks, medians, and park areas
VIP Donor Reception: June 5, 2025, Lulu’s Downtown
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: $5,000-plus (multiple)
- Logo on brochure (2,500 press run)
- Logo on website
- Invitations to VIP donor reception
- Recognition from mic during reception
- Social media recognition
- Logo on brochure (2,500 press run)
- Logo on website
- Invitations to VIP donor reception
Audio walking tour sponsor: $3,000 (1)
- Logo on brochure (2,500 press run)
- Logo on website
- Invitations to VIP donor reception
- Recognition on exclusive smartphone audio walking tour
- Logo on invitation to VIP donor reception
- Bar signage at VIP donor reception
- Logo on drink tickets
- Invitations to VIP donor reception
- Opportunity to provide swag/giveaway/collateral at VIP donor reception
Supporting Sponsor: $1,000 (multiple)
- Text recognition on brochure and website
- Invitation to VIP donor reception
Interested in commissioning a mural or sculpture for your Downtown property? Downtown Ventures offers pro bono consultation and assistance in procuring public art for Downtown properties. We also offer “pay it forward” opportunities to underwrite public art installations for nonprofit or civic properties. Contact us for information.
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 Downtown Creative District takes place in stunning AdAmAn Alley.
Sept. 6, 2025
Location: AdAmAn Alley
Participants: Art afficionados, food and wine lovers, an eclectic group that values our Downtown’s vibrant creative district. Dinner capacity 150.
Presenting sponsor: $5,000 (1)
- Logo in print and digital invitations
- Logo on print collateral, gobo projection
- Opportunity at the mic (3 minutes)
- 8 seats at dinner ($1,600 value)
Art Lover sponsor: $2,500 (3)
- Logo in print and digital invitations
- Logo on print collateral
- Recognition from the mic
- 4 seats at dinner ($800 value)
Small Business Arts Lover*: $600 (multiple)
- Recognition on print collateral
- 2 seats at dinner ($400 value)
*This opportunity is open only to Downtown small businesses
2025 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.
Date TBD, 2025
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
- 25 passes ($375 value)
Community building and placemaking programs
28th 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 19, 2025
Location: Ed Robson Arena, Colorado College
Attendance/participants: 700-plus business, civic and elected leaders
To secure your sponsorship today, email Kim or call at 719-886-0088.
To submit for a sponsorship online, GO HERE.
SPONSORSHIP RATES
Presenting sponsor: $7,500 (1 – reserved for Underline)
- 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: $3,300 (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: $1,100 (multiple)
- One table of 10
- Recognition in printed program and screen/scoreboard
Skate in the Park 2025-26 Season
Skate in the Park
Acacia Park overflows with daytime and evening holiday fun, featuring the only outdoor ice rink in the city. Now in its 13th year, Skate in the Park generates significant media coverage throughout the winter.
Mid-November 2025 to late January 2026
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 for 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
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.
Artist Traffic Signal Cabinets
Designs by local artists on traffic signal cabinets catch the eye of passersby and help to beautify Downtown year-round.
Cabinet sponsor: $500
Logo on cabinet face for minimum of three years.
Downtown Walking Tours 2025
Explore Downtown’s history, architecture and public art in monthly guided walking tours.
One Saturday every month February through October, also by request
Location: Convened at a local coffeehouse,
one-hour tour throughout Downtown
Attendance/participants: More than 1,500
participants annually, including residents, visitors, walking clubs, social organizations
Presenting sponsor: $2,500 (1) Reserved for Maggie Turner, 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
2025 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.
Date: March 20, 2025
Location: Weidner Field Sky Club
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 NES and RTA
- 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 Diversus Health and Tallgrass
- 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
All sponsorships can be customized. Contact us at info@DowntownCS.com for additional information.