Arts Inc - Naming Rights Package

The spot for creativity

OUR TEAM Staff Liana Wheeldon Executive Director Sharon Heading Partnerships Manager Jenna Fewer Programs Manager Byron Gard Programs Coordinator Donna Aubichon Rural Arts Support Coordinator Treasure Cooper Rural Arts Support Coordinator Akshaya Lakshmi Communications Manager Emma Carter Engagement Coordinator Chanè Nel Administrative Assistant Board of Directors Alexandra Durocher Cathy Steeves Dawn Booth Harmanjit Randhawa Jeffory Magson Luie Raczynski Mitchel Bowers Nabil Malik Theresa Wells Vish Khaira Will Collins www.artscouncilwb.ca

WHO WE ARE Arts Council Wood Buffalo (ACWB) is a non-profit society and charitable organization that supports the growth and success of the arts. ACWB offers a variety of services and programs that build the capacity of local artists to compete and thrive; enable collaborations between artists, arts organizations, non-profits, and industry; and advocate for our region’s arts municipally, provincially and federally. The arts are fundamental to the human experience. As a form of creative expression, the arts inspire, enrich and connect us all. They are also an integral part of healthy communities, and Wood Buffalo is no exception. Support the growth and success of the arts. The arts are integral to a remarkable quality of life. The arts community is connected and has the resources needed to thrive. The arts are recognized as essential in creating a balanced community. Arts Council Wood Buffalo is an influential voice for the arts. www.artscouncilwb.ca

Imagine a place that feeds your imagination! A place where you can create art endlessly. A place where artists and residents come together. A place people in the community can call home. A purpose-built space which will be used as a centre for artists to gather and work, a venue for performers, workshops and galleries, a place to host events and festivals, a community gathering space. The Arts play a key role in revitalization. As communities across the globe recover from natural disasters and economic downturns, the Arts have proven to be the BEST way to bring life back to any post disaster landscape. \"Where the arts thrive, there is also likely to be a vibrant, thriving economy. Neighbourhoods are livelier, communities are revitalized, tourists and residents are attracted to the area. There is a correlation between engagement in the arts and people who vote! Adults who attend art galleries, live performances, or read literature are more likely to engage in civic activities like voting and volunteering.” (Economic Vital Signs 2019) www.artscouncilwb.ca

NAMING RIGHTS In August 2022, Arts Council Wood Buffalo secured the first round of funding allowing us to bring the dream of Arts Inc into reality. Arts Inc will play a vital role in bringing people back into the downtown. As the centrepiece of downtown revitalization, Arts Inc will reflect our vibrant, diverse community and offer broad opportunities for engagement with arts and culture. Now imagine YOUR NAME on that building in the heart of downtown. As a naming rights partner, you would play a significant role in the excitement that comes with revitalization. Your name will be front and centre as the community grows around you! See opportunities on next page www.artscouncilwb.ca

ARTS INC BUILDING $2,000,000 Your organization will receive exclusivity as the ONLY organization to receive the following benefits: www.artscouncilwb.ca

ARTS INC ARTS INC TEACHING CIRCLE CREATIVE SPACES Community gathering space which will Music Studios, Visual Arts Studios, host daily programming Theatre/Film Space, Event Space, Teaching Kitchen, ACWB Marketplace $75,000 (Only 1 opportunity) $50,000 (Only 6 opportunities) Your organization will receive the following exclusive benefits: Your organization will receive the following exclusive benefits: FOSTER THE CREATIVE ECONOMY BY SUPPORTING THE INCUBATION OF ARTS-BASED ENTREPRENEURS & BUSINESSES THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IN BRINGING ARTS INC TO LIFE

SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY: Sharon Heading, Par tnerships Manager [email protected] 780.381.6898 Liana Wheeldon, E xecutive Director [email protected] 587.674.1625, x100 Learn more at artscouncilwb.ca