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Where access, branding, hospitality and marketing resonate.

By sponsoring the Sarasota Orchestra your company or firm becomes visible to one of the most targeted, buying segments in Florida. You help us do what we do best – staging superb performances and programs – and in turn, you effortlessly reach and share our established audience – one with an above average discretionary spending capacity. It is a win-win-win relationship resulting in proven success for our partner corporations, cultural arts and the community.

No matter the size of your business, your sponsorship obtains you:

  • A high-profile platform for marketing and messaging your products and services to the thousands of people who support or attend concerts and programs of the orchestra year after year.
  • All-access passes to exclusive Orchestra performances and events.
  • Prominence as an active and indispensable partner to our community and region.

Realize your potential by joining an elite group of businesses that have already found their niche in the Sarasota Orchestra. See the sponsorship opportunities and the professionals who’ve already partnered with us.

Please contact Barbara Simon, chief development officer, for more information by calling (941) 953-4252 or use our contact form.

     
 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Artist Sponsorships

Financially underwrite a portion of the costs of a particular guest artist's fees. Sponsors may select a guest artist or visiting conductor with whom they wish to be associated with during the season In addition to gaining a variety of recognition, you will also have access to unique and exclusive opportunities to meet and greet your chosen artist.

Concert Sponsorships

Financially underwrite a portion of the costs of a specific concert series. Companies may select a concert of their choice during the season. Recognition and hospitality will revolve around this event. Concert options include programs in the: Masterworks, Great Escapes, Chamber Music, Family Concerts, Pixel Pops, Journey to Genius, Mentors of Music, Children’s Concerts and Side-by-Side series.

Event Sponsorships

Each year, the Sarasota Orchestra hosts a variety of benefit events, as well as special fundraisers including our annual gala, the Youth Orchestra Showcase and the Sarasota Music Festival. Participation as an event sponsor will provide your company with a unique array of networking opportunities in addition to valuable recognition and branding.

Media Sponsorships

By underwriting the cost of a concert through media trade advertising, you will become an exclusive sponsor. Your company will receive exclusivity, recognition in the Orchestra's season brochure, Program Book ads, complimentary tickets and recognition at the event. Media sponsors help by contributing ad space and airtime to advertise the Orchestra concerts and events.

For more information or to establish a sponsorship, please contact Barbara Simon, chief development officer, by calling (941) 953-4252 or at bsimon@sarasotaorchestra.org.

Explanations of benefits are provided upon receipt of gift. The list above does not fully detail some limitations/restrictions that apply to certain donor benefits. The Sarasota Orchestra meets all requirements specified by the Florida Solicitation of Contributions Act.

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE (1-800-435-7352). REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Please refer to registration #SC-02669. A professional solicitor has not been retained and the Sarasota Orchestra receives 100% of your contribution.