125th Anniversary Gala Sponsorship Levels

Ultimate Underwriter - $25,000
•    Logo recognition in event invitation* and program
•    Recognition signage at event and listing in annual report
•    Verbal recognition from KCAI president during event program
•    Reserved table for 10 at event; 12 patron party tickets
•    Reserved VIP seating for performance

Major Underwriter - $10,000
•    Recognition in event invitation* and program
•    Recognition signage at event and listing in annual report
•    Verbal recognition from KCAI president during event program
•    Reserved table for 10 at event; 10 patron party tickets
•    Reserved VIP seating for performance

Underwriter - $5,000
•    Recognition in event invitation* and program
•    Recognition in annual report
•    Reserved seating for eight at event; eight patron party tickets
•    Reserved VIP seating for performance

Major Benefactor - $2,500
•    Recognition in event invitation* and program
•    Recognition in annual report
•    Reserved seating for six at event; six patron party tickets

Benefactor - $1,500
•    Recognition in event program and annual report
•    Reserved seating for four at event; four patron party tickets

Patrons - $750
•    Recognition in event program and annual report
•    Seating for two at event; two patron party tickets

Individual Patron - $375
•    Recognition in event program and annual report
•    Seating for one at event; one patron party ticket

Young Patron (35 and under) - $175
•    Recognition in event program and annual report
•    Seating for one at event; one patron party ticket
 

*Pledges must be received by Dec. 15 in order to be recognized in the invitation.

Table hosts - $3,750

•    Reserved table for 10 at event, 10 patron party tickets
•    Recognition in printed program
•    Recognition on KCAI Web site
•    Recognition in annual report

Table Hosting Terms:

Table hosting requires filling a table of 10 at the patron level. Only individuals confirmed by host/hostess before the event will be seated at a hosted table. Payment* in full or a pledge reserves the table under the table host’s preferred name. The $3,750 pledge made by the table host is considered a binding commitment regardless of whether or not all 10 seats are filled. Table placement will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis once the payment or pledge is received.

Names and addresses (please include e-mail addresses if available) of table guests must be provided by the table host before Jan. 15, 2010 in order for your guests to receive patron party invitations.
           
* Should you wish your guest(s) to pay directly for their own seating at your assembled table ($375 each), they may send their checks or credit card information to the Kansas City Art Institute, 4415 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64111, Attn: Advancement Department.  Indicate the table host name with payment.

Special sponsorship opportunities

Each of the following special sponsorship opportunities will be awarded to only one sponsor.

Nick Cave ’82 Gala Performance - $25,000
The gala’s main event – a stunning show and one-of-a kind stage performance featuring the creative talents
of renowned KCAI alumnus Nick Cave. The performance will incorporate Cave’s unique Soundsuit sculptures
with music, dance and visual graphics.   
    •    Performance listed as “sponsored by” in print and radio ads
    •    Reserved table for 10 at event; 10 patron party tickets
    •    Reserved VIP seating for performance
    •    Special recognition in event invitation*, logo in event printed program and on KCAI Web site
    •    Logo signage on performance stage
    •    Verbal recognition in the president’s welcoming address

Gourmet Dinner - $15,000
Guests will be impressed with the decadent duel entrée’ meal and artistic presentation of the evening’s gourmet dinner. 
    •    Reserved table for eight at event; eight patron party tickets
    •    Reserved VIP seating for performance
    •    Special recognition in event invitation*, logo in event printed program and on KCAI Web site
    •    Logo recognition on all tables
    •    Verbal announcement “dinner sponsored by” during the event

Cocktail Hour - $10,000
    •    Reserved seating for six at event; six patron party tickets
    •    Reserved VIP seating for performance
    •    Special logo recognition in event printed program and on KCAI Web site
    •    Logo or name printed on beverage napkins and logo signage on all bars
    •    Listing as donor at Major Underwriter level in event invitation*
With optional signature drink for an additional $2,500 donation includes:
    •    Signature drink named after sponsor served at all bars
    •    Drink recipe on back of sponsor-provided business cards given to guests with signature drink

Gala Printed Program - $7,500
An important aspect of any performance event and a keepsake guests retain long after the evening has passed.
    •    Reserved seating for six at event; six patron party tickets
    •    Reserved VIP seating for performance
    •    Special logo recognition on back cover and interior of the event program
    •    Listing as donor at Underwriter level in event invitation*
    •    Special logo recognition on KCAI Web site

Ambiance - $5,000
For an elegant and enchanting evening, the event’s ambiance will include lush table décor, professional lighting and a unique setting to help create a memorable night for all who attend.
    •    Reserved seating for six at event; six patron party tickets
    •    Rese seating for performance
    •    Special logo recognition in event printed program and on KCAI Web site
    •    Special logo recognition incorporated into key aspects of ambiance
    •    Listing as donor at Underwriter level in event invitation*

*Pledges must be received by Dec. 15 in order to be recognized in the invitation.