Support the Arts: Sponsor The Basement

Join us in creating unforgettable performances and supporting local artists

View our Sponsorship Tiers Below!

Support Local Arts and Artists

Your sponsorship directly contributes to the growth of our creative community. The Basement prides itself on being a stage for local talent—whether they’re seasoned professionals or emerging voices. With your help, we can continue to offer this space for artists to hone their craft, take creative risks, and showcase their work to a wider audience.

Leverage The Basement’s Growing Popularity

With hundreds of patrons attending our events annually and a growing social media presence, The Basement’s audience reach continues to expand. By partnering with us as a sponsor, you’ll benefit from this increased visibility—whether through digital shoutouts, media coverage, or inclusion in our event programming. Your sponsorship not only boosts your brand, but also connects you with the passionate supporters of local arts.

WHY GIVE

At The Basement, we believe in the power of artistic expression to connect, inspire, and transform. This event is more than just a sponsorship opportunity—it’s a chance to support a vibrant community of performers, creators, and innovators. By sponsoring, you help keep our venue thriving, enabling us to provide a platform for diverse voices and unique performances that wouldn’t otherwise have a home.

Engage with a Diverse, Creative Audience

Our audience is as eclectic as our programming. From passionate supporters of the arts to professionals in the entertainment industry, The Basement draws a crowd that values creativity, originality, and connection. Sponsoring this event gives your brand exposure to an engaged, arts-focused audience that appreciates and supports businesses that invest in their community.

Be a Part of Something Special

This sponsorship event isn’t just another fundraiser—it’s a celebration of artistic talent, community engagement, and creative expression. Sponsors aren’t just donors—they’re collaborators in shaping the cultural landscape. By aligning with The Basement, you’re supporting an exciting and inclusive vision of the arts that resonates far beyond the event itself.

Maximize Brand Visibility

Sponsoring this event offers a unique opportunity for your brand to be seen in all the right places. Our sponsorship packages provide everything from logo placement on promotional materials and websites to direct mentions during the event and on-stage recognition. As a sponsor, your business will be associated with the creativity and passion of our performances, boosting your brand’s visibility and reputation.

Join Our Mission to Expand Arts Education

Our future plans include expanding into educational workshops for the community, helping aspiring performers develop their skills in areas like acting, improv, and stage production. Your sponsorship helps us lay the groundwork for these new programs, ensuring that we continue to be a resource for artists of all levels.

Artist Hand

  • A clay press of a donors hand to be hung in backstage area of The Basement

  • $25-$50 Sliding Scale

Tier 3

    • All perks of Tiers 1

    • Featured story post on social media

    • Featured in social media carousel post

    • Two (2) Drink Vouchers (Good for one free drink at any The Basement event, expires after 60 days)

  • $500

Tier 6

    • All perks of tiers 1 and 3 

    • 4 tickets to any future The Basement event

    • 4 tickets to Gala

    • 4 Drink Vouchers (Good for one free drink at any The Basement event, expires after 60 days)

    • 20% 0ff Private Rental 

    • Logo on website home page

    • First Friday Sponsor for the year with logo on all First Friday social media posts

  • $5000

Tier 1

    • Logo on event promo materials for Gala with other sponsors

    • Logo included on Gala landing page of website with other sponsors

    • Logo included in Newsletter and social media Gala announcements with other sponsors

  • $100

Tier 4

    • All perks of tiers 1 and 3

    • 2 tickets to any future The Basement event

    • 2 Tickets to Gala

    • 10% off Private Rental

  • $1000

Tier 2

    • All perks of Tier 1

    • Featured story post on social media

    • Drink Voucher (Good for one free drink at any The Basement event, expires after 60 days)

  • $250

Tier 5

    • All perks of tiers 1 and 3

    • 4 tickets to any future The Basement event

    • 4 tickets to Gala

    • 4 Drink Vouchers (Good for one free drink at any The Basement event, expires after 60 days)

    • 15% off Private Rental

  • $2000

Ready to Make a Difference?

Fill out the form below and select which tier you want. Put the price of the tier or your donation under SUBJECT and we will email you for payment.

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 FAQs

  • Our sponsorship event aims to raise funds that will support The Basement’s diverse programming, educational workshops, and community outreach efforts. Sponsors help us continue offering a platform for local artists and unique performances.

  • We offer a range of sponsorship tiers, from Tier 1 to 6 (as well as a fun “Artist Hand thing for Donors), each with its own set of benefits, including VIP benefits, logo placements, and on-stage recognition. Check the tier list for details.

  • To become a sponsor, simply review the sponsorship tiers and fill out the contact form on this page. We’ll get back to you with more information on next steps.

  • Sponsor benefits vary by tier, but common perks include your logo featured on our promotional materials, social media shoutouts, VIP event access, and recognition during the event. Higher tiers offer more prominent placement and additional perks.

  • Absolutely! If you have specific needs or ideas for your sponsorship, let us know. We’re open to creating a custom package that best suits your business and goals.

  • In many cases, sponsorship contributions can be tax-deductible as a business expense. We recommend checking with your tax advisor for details specific to your situation.

  • Yes, we offer convenient online payment options through our secure payment portal. Alternatively, you can contact us for other payment methods like checks or bank transfers.

  • Yes, if you prefer to remain anonymous, we can accommodate your request. Just let us know when you complete the sponsorship form.

  • We encourage sponsors to sign up as soon as possible to ensure maximum exposure, but the final deadline to sponsor is [insert date here]. Certain benefits, like logo placement on printed materials, may require earlier sign-ups.

  • If you need more information or want to discuss sponsorship opportunities in more detail, feel free to contact us at info@thebasementrva.org

Support the Arts: Sponsor The Basement

Join us in creating unforgettable performances and supporting local artists

If you have any questions about the Sponsorship or other things about The Basement, Reach out to us below!