Sponsor the Festival!
You help us retain curators and crew members.
You make it possible for us to give stipends to speakers.
You make sure the arts are accessible to all.
You bring the best music to our main stage.
You make sure we have equipment and amenities.
Your support helps us create a space where people of all ages and backgrounds can engage with art in meaningful ways, from emerging artists to seasoned professionals, from families exploring creativity to individuals seeking inspiration.
Your sponsorship has a lasting impact. It funds not just this weekend’s Festival but year-round educational programming, outreach initiatives, and opportunities for artists to share their work with the public. You are helping to build a stronger, more connected, more creative community.
To our current sponsors: thank you. Your partnership is invaluable, and we’re proud to share the incredible stories and outcomes your support makes possible.
To those considering future sponsorship: we invite you to join us. Aligning with the Festival gives you a powerful way to support the arts and connect with a diverse and enthusiastic audience—not just for one weekend, but all year long.
Thank you for believing in the power of art to educate, uplift, and unite. We look forward to building an even brighter future together.
Our sponsor search begins in November. To ensure you get the most visibility, we recommend signing up before April1st. You can start the process by clicking on LET'S START A CONVERSATION.
Our $350,000 annual operating budget is managed by the Lakewood Center for the Arts, with oversight from a finance subcommittee composed of business leaders.
Half of our income is generated from events and programs, while the remaining 50% relies on contributions from businesses, foundations, and civic organizations. This underscores the critical need for sponsors like you to sustain our operations and continue providing valuable artistic experiences.
Generous sponsors help us fund exhibits, curator stipends, awards, music acts, and supplies, enhancing artistic quality and promoting accessibility.
The Experience the City of Arts baskets are a great way to introduce yourself to new customers and clients! Promote your business by donating items and gift cards.
Sponsoring an Artist Award inspires the community, encourages creativity, and leaves a lasting impression with an artist. It's a great way to honor the legacy of an art lover!
We’re looking for sponsors to donate significant quantities of goods, from zip ties to food and beverages, to help reduce our expenses. Check out our In-Kind deck for more information.
Almost all of the art you'll find at the Festival is available for purchase. You're not only contributing to Lakewood Center, you're directly supporting a small business while keeping the arts alive!
With over 500 volunteers needed to run the Festival smoothly, we welcome our sponsor’s employees to volunteer with us. They can even wear corporate logos!
The Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts, Presented by the Lakewood Center for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
For over 60 years, the Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts has brought our community together through creativity, culture, and connection. Held annually the weekend after Father’s Day, this three-day celebration attracts nearly 20,000 visitors for a vibrant experience of visual art, music, performance, and food.
At its core, the Festival is about arts education and fostering community through artistic expression.
Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and donors, the event has remained free and accessible to all for over six decades.
Lake Oswego's Art Festival reminds us that learning doesn’t just happen in formal spaces—it happens when we gather, share stories, and celebrate creativity together. It strengthens community bonds, encourages collaboration, and makes space for different voices and perspectives. In many ways, this event helps shape a more engaged, thoughtful, and connected community—which is something we really value at Melior.
Founder, Melior
(noun, Latin) Meliorism - The belief that the world gets better; the belief that humans can improve the world.
The opportunity to get my art out into the world at a professional gallery was incredible for me. Seeing my work displayed and getting to talk to people about it gave me so much confidence and great experience for the future!
Joan Eliot Sappington Artist