September 21, 2017

2017 SPONSORSHIP GUIDE

A Celebration

of our Roots

Co-ChairsLuis A. Miranda Jr.MirRam Group

Eileen LaCarioVice President, Broadway in Chicago

Rita Moreno has won all four of the most prestigious awards in show business: the Oscar, the Tony, two Emmys, and a Grammy. Her countless credits span more than six decades, beginning with her Broadway debut at age 13. Moreno has starred on Broadway; London's West End; appeared in more than 40 feature films, and countless television shows; has performed in numerous regional theaters including her one woman show, Life Without Makeup at the Berkeley Rep. She is currently on a 30+ city concert and lecture tour around the country . She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2004 and the National Medal of Arts by President Obama in 2010. This past December, Rita received a Kennedy Center Honor for her lifetime contributions to American Culture. In 2013, her first book, Rita Moreno: A Memoir, published by Celebra Books instantly became a New York Times Bestseller. In January 2014, Rita received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award and she served as the Grand Marshal of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade in June 2015. That same year she released her first ever all Spanish language album, Una Vez Más, produced by Emilio Estefan. She currently lends her voice to character “Abuelita” in the new animated series, Nina’s World, on NBC-TV’s Sprout Network. Rita currently stars in the Latino remake of Norman Lear’s classic sitcom, One Day at a Time, which airs on Netflix.

Quiara Alegría Hudes is a writer, strong wife and mother of two, distinguished professor at Wesleyan University, barrio feminist and native of West Philly, U.S.A. Hailed for her work’s exuberance, intellectual rigor, and rich imagination, her plays and musicals have been performed on Broadway, off-Broadway, and around the world in many languages. They include Water By the Spoonful, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama; In the Heights, winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and Pulitzer finalist; Elliot, A Soldier’s Fugue, another Pulitzer finalist; and The Happiest Song Plays Last, which premiered at Chicago’s own Goodman Theatre. Her new musical Miss You Like Hell, about an undocumented mother and her citizen daughter, opens in New York next season. Originally trained as a composer, Quiara has always written at the intersection of music and drama. Quiara has collaborated with renown musicians including Ceiba recipient Lin-Manuel Miranda, legendary trecero Nelson Gonzales, Latin jazz pianist Michel Camilo, and the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra, for whom she wrote an original orchestral play.

Rita Moreno

Quiara Alegría Hudes

Join us in honoring our2017 Ceiba Award Recipients

The Annual Raices Gala helps to raise the necessary funds for the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture to continue to thrive as a cultural anchor in the City of Chicago as well as become the preferred destination for all those wanting to learn about our rich history, art and culture. As the only self-standing Puerto Rican museum in the United States our vision is to collaborate with other institutions to harness the necessary resources in order to expand our programming, exhibits and visitor experience.

With your support, the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture can achieve our motto and be a place where preservation meets inspiration.

By sponsoring our Raices Gala, you also have the unique opportunityto support Hispanic Heritage Month, gaining you national exposure

while supporting an exceptional Latino organization.

Our Gala will demonstrate the richness of our deeply rooted arts and culture as we enjoy decadent Puerto Rican cuisine, artistic

expressions, live entertainment and the opportunity to hear from the 2017 Ceiba Awardees, Rita Moreno and Quiara Alegría Hudes.

Supporting Culture & The Arts

$25,000 Platinum/Title Sponsor- Exclusive naming rights for event- Recognition as Title Sponsor on all event signage- VIP Reception and Photos with Rita Moreno and Quiara Alegría Hudes- Verbal recognition at podium- Two VIP tables of 10 with prime seating- Full page color ad in program booklet- Prime digital logo display throughout event- Logo placement on event website linking back to company page- Inclusion in media releases

$10,000 Gold Sponsor- Recognition as Gold Sponsor on all event signage- One table of 10 with prime seating- Half page ad in program booklet- Logo placement on event website - Prime digital logo display throughout event- Inclusion in media releases

$5,000 Silver Sponsor- Recognition as Silver Sponsor on all event signage- One table of 10 - Quarter page ad in program booklet- Logo placement on event website - Prime digital logo display throughout event

$2,500 Bronze Sponsor- Recognition as Bronze Sponsor- One table of 10- Quarter page ad in program booklet- Prime digital logo display throughout event

For sponsorship details, please contact Billy Ocasio at raicesgala@nmprac.org or 773-551-5581

Please fill out the following information to confirm your chosen sponsorship level. Completed forms can be returned to Billy Ocasio at raicesgala@nmprac.org or call 773.551.5581.

Thank you for your consideration! Once we receive your completed Sponsorship Form, our Gala staff will contact you to discuss arrangements, sponsorship benefits and recognition.

The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Sponsorship Form

$25,000 Platinum/Title Sponsor

$10,000 Gold Sponsor

$5,000 Silver Sponsor

$2,500 Bronze Sponsor