Sponsorship Opportunities
Why sponsor interurban arthouse?
By backing Interurban Arthouse you are championing a community that challenges traditional standards and embraces diversity in all its forms.
InterUrban ArtHouse celebrates the arts across Kansas City and into all communities, but particularly to those who are under-resourced, under-represented, or who lack access. The arts are for all, and should be available to all, whether to those who are pursuing their own craft or to enthusiasts, appreciating from the outside. With your support, we are able to continue to provide funding and opportunities and provide no-cost arts events and activities to the community.
Sponsorship Levels
Member Sponsor - $100
Support one IUAH Member Artist for 12 months. Member Artists receive full access to IUAH’s bi-weekly Open Studio days (Mondays & Thursdays), ArtWorks entrepreneurial development programming, eligibility for IUAH’s annual Member Show, and an artist profile on IUAH’s website. Your sponsorship helps keep participation affordable, including for artists receiving scholarship support.
benefits
Name/logo on the Member Sponsor Appreciation Board for 12 months
Acknowledgement in IUAH’s Annual Report
Knowing you helped remove cost barriers so an artist can stay connected, creating, and growing!
Field Trip Sponsor - $500
Fund one classroom field trip to InterUrban ArtHouse for a Title I or other low-income-serving school. Students engage with multidisciplinary professional artists, explore creative careers, and participate in hands-on arts learning, removing cost as a barrier to experience and opportunity.
benefits
Name/logo recognition on IUAH social media (and school channels where agreed upon)
Optional volunteer opportunity for your staff/team during the field trip day
Acknowledgement in IUAH’s Annual Report
Artist Stipend Sponsor - $1,000
Pay artists for the work they contribute to public life. This level helps underwrite artist honoraria/stipends for teaching artists, performers, and/or exhibiting artists, so artists of economic need can participate fully and be compensated for their expertise and time
BENEFITS
Name/logo recognition on IUAH social media (1–2 posts)
Name/logo on the Sponsor Recognition Board for 12 months
Invitation for two guests to a related reception/performance (where applicable)
Acknowledgement in IUAH’s Annual Report
Resident or Program Sponsor - $2,500
Resident Artist Sponsor
Fund 12 months of studio occupancy for one IUAH Resident Artist (selected based on artistic excellence, generative creativity, and economic need). Residents contribute to IUAH’s creative ecosystem and are invited to activate exhibitions and public programs throughout the year.
Program Sponsor
Sponsor one IUAH low/no-cost program supporting artists and community: ArtWorks (entrepreneurship), ArtsConnect (public engagement), ArtMatters (classes/workshops), ArtSmart (K-12 arts enrichment), or ArtHeals (arts & wellness).
BENEFITS
Name/logo included in IUAH-generated marketing for the sponsored resident/program (digital & print where applicable)
Name/logo on the Sponsor Recognition Board for 12 months
One “meet the artist / behind-the-scenes” touchpoint (studio visit, reception meet-and-greet, or staff-led tour)
Acknowledgement in IUAH’s Annual Report
Exhibition or Performance Sponsor - $5,000
Exhibition Sponsor
Select an exhibition from IUAH’s rotating calendar (e.g., Her Art/Their Art, ArtHeals, Identity, 12x12 Member Show, Studio Artist Exhibition, pop-ups).
Performance Sponsor
Select a performance from IUAH’s curated programming (e.g., Listening Room concerts; spoken word/storytelling; dance; multidisciplinary performance).
Benefits
“Presented by…” recognition on primary event materials (where space allows)
Name/logo on all IUAH-generated promotion for the sponsored exhibition/performance (web, social, email + onsite signage)
Opportunity for brief sponsor acknowledgement at the opening/reception/performance (optional)
VIP invitations for four guests (reception and/or performance, where applicable)
Acknowledgement in IUAH’s Annual Report
Special Event or Residency Sponsor - $7,500
Special event Sponsor
Sponsor either the Night Market Vendor Fair (summer) or Arts On Fire! (fall), signature events that draw thousands from across the KC metro.
residency block Sponsor
Sponsor a Residency Block (three residency placements supporting artists with space and resources).
Benefits
Top-tier logo placement on event/series web pages and onsite signage
Multi-post social media recognition & dedicated email mention (where applicable)
Optional on-site activation (info table, employee volunteer engagement, or sponsor shout-out from stage)
VIP invitations for six guests (event dependent)
Acknowledgement in IUAH’s Annual Report
Series Sponsor - $10,000
Exhibition or Performance Series Sponsor
Support IUAH exhibitions or performances across a full calendar year. This level powers consistent, inclusive public access to the arts while strengthening the ecosystem that serves thousands annually.
BENEFITS
Year-long headline recognition (e.g., “Season Sponsor”) across IUAH website & applicable program landing pages
Prominent logo placement on all series-related marketing (digital & print where applicable)
Series-level recognition onsite (signage) and in the Annual Report
Customized engagement opportunity (staff-led tour, private preview, or curated “meet the artists” moment)
VIP invitations for eight guests across the year (mix of receptions/performances as available)
Presenting Sponsor - $20,000
Yearlong Presenting Sponsor
Become a Presenting Sponsor of InterUrban ArtHouse for 12 months, providing high-impact, flexible support that sustains inclusive exhibitions, performances, arts learning, and artist entrepreneurship while helping keep programs low/no-cost and artists compensated.
BENEFITS
“Presenting Sponsor” recognition for 12 months across IUAH channels (website + sponsor recognition board + select program/event materials where applicable)
Prominent logo placement on IUAH’s website sponsor page and in the Annual Report
Name/logo included in yearlong promotion for major public-facing activities (digital + print where applicable), including exhibitions and performances
Verbal acknowledgement at select openings/receptions/performances (as appropriate)
One featured sponsor spotlight (dedicated social post + newsletter mention, timed with a flagship moment/event)
VIP package: invitations for up to 10 guests across the year (mix of receptions/performances as available)
Custom engagement opportunity: staff-led private tour/preview and meet-and-greet with artists (or similar tailored experience for your team/clients)
Optional volunteer engagement opportunities tied to youth visits, community events, or artist-support programming