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Sponsorship · Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts 2027

Put your name in front of 20,000 people who show up for art.

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.

Timing

Our sponsor search begins in September. To get the most visibility, sign up before April 1.

~20,000
attendees over three days, every year
58%
live outside Lake Oswego — 42% tri‑county, 16% elsewhere in Oregon or out of state
65%
plan to visit local restaurants on their trip; 24% plan to visit local retail
37%
first-time attendees, 63% returning — loyalty plus fresh reach
What the national data says

Visitors from out of town are the highest-value audience an event can bring you.

Nearly 40% of Festival attendees come from outside Lake Oswego. That is spending that would not otherwise land here. The Americans for the Arts Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 study measures what that traffic is worth.

$60.57
spent per non-local arts attendee, versus $29.77 per local resident
77%
of non-local attendees say the arts event was the primary purpose of the trip
89%
agree the event they attend is a source of neighborhood pride
86%
would feel a great sense of loss if the activity or venue disappeared
Where your brand shows up

A campaign that runs across the whole region, not just one weekend.

Social and electronic media42%
Street signs, banners, posters24%
Print media19%

How 2026 attendees said they heard about the Festival.

The budget
$350,000

Our annual operating budget is managed by the Lakewood Center for the Arts, with oversight from a finance subcommittee composed of business leaders.

50% earned from events and programs
50% contributed by businesses, foundations, and civic organizations

That second half is why sponsors matter. It is what keeps the Festival running — and free.

2027 sponsor levels

Pick your wattage.

PRISM $20,000+ +
What you fund
Overall major sponsorship of the entire 2027 Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts.
Your radiant perks
▪Premier Advertising: Full-page ad in the official Festival Program ($1,200 value).
▪Top-Tier Branding: Highest prominence and logo placement on all marketing materials, including festival billboards.
▪Direct Outreach: Featured logo in a dedicated email blast sent to over 30,000 subscribers.
▪Prime On-Site Footprint: A featured 10x10 space in George Rogers Park.
▪VIP Experience: Reserved seating for George Rogers Park performances, plus 25 drink tickets for the Beer & Wine Garden.
▪Exclusive Preview: Six (6) tickets to the Patron Preview Party and name/logo listing on the official invitation.
▪Exhibit Signage: Top recognition within your sponsored exhibit space.
VOLT $15,000 +
What you fund
Major festival venues, such as the high-energy Entertainment Pavilion in George Rogers Park or the Open Show Express Tent at Lakewood Center.
Your radiant perks
▪Program Advertising: Half-page ad in the official Festival Program ($650 value).
▪High-Visibility Branding: Tier-one logo placement on all sponsor recognition signage.
▪Direct Outreach: Featured logo in an email blast to 30,000+ subscribers.
▪On-Site Presence: A 10x10 space in George Rogers Park.
▪Exclusive Preview: Four (4) tickets to the Patron Preview Party and listing on the official invitation.
▪Exhibit Signage: Featured recognition within your sponsored venue.
BEACON $10,000 +
What you fund
Brings major centerpiece attractions to life—including our Featured Exhibit: Radiance, Art in the Park, and main stage music headliners.
Your radiant perks
▪Program Advertising: Half-page ad in the official Festival Program ($650 value).
▪Elevated Branding: Prominent logo placement across all festival recognition materials.
▪Direct Outreach: Featured logo in an email blast to 30,000+ subscribers.
▪On-Site Presence: A 10x10 space in George Rogers Park.
▪Hospitality: 15 drink tickets for the Beer & Wine Garden.
▪Exclusive Preview: Four (4) tickets to the Patron Preview Party.
▪Exhibit Signage: Featured recognition within your sponsored exhibit.
GLOW $7,000 +
What you fund
Crucial festival infrastructure, including the main stage at George Rogers Park and staging for the Open Show Express.
Your radiant perks
▪Elevated Branding: Higher-tier logo prominence on sponsor recognition graphics.
▪Park Banner Placement: Dedicated space to display your company banner in George Rogers Park.
▪Hospitality: 10 drink tickets for the Beer & Wine Garden.
▪Exclusive Preview: Four (4) tickets to the Patron Preview Party.
▪Exhibit Signage: Featured recognition within your sponsored area.
SPARK $5,000 +
What you fund
Essential accessibility (including the ADA ramp at George Rogers Park), the Dee Denton Gallery Featured Artist, and Festival receptions.
Your radiant perks
▪Park Banner Placement: Dedicated space to hang your company banner in George Rogers Park.
▪Exclusive Preview: Four (4) tickets to the Patron Preview Party.
▪Exhibit Signage: Featured recognition within your sponsored exhibit or gallery area.
SPECTRUM $2,500 +
What you fund
Powers art areas for kids, the beer & wine garden, information booths, or our crew t shirts.
Your radiant perks
▪Park Banner Placement: Dedicated space to hang your company banner in George Rogers Park.
▪Exclusive Preview: Four (4) tickets to the Patron Preview Party.
▪Exhibit Signage: Featured recognition within your sponsored exhibit or gallery area.
PULSE $1,000 +
What you fund
Curator stipends and essential creation costs across our six curated festival exhibits.
Your radiant perks
▪Exclusive Preview: Two (2) tickets to the Patron Preview Party.
▪Exhibit Signage: Featured recognition within your sponsored exhibit.

Other sponsorships available, such as Artist Awards and In-Kind. Contact us for details!

What your sponsorship does

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.

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.

The Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts, presented by the Lakewood Center for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
National figures: Americans for the Arts, Arts & Economic Prosperity 6. Festival figures: 2026 attendee survey.

2027 Festival of the Arts Sponsorship

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