Organization Overview:

Organization Overview:

Who We Are – Operation Valor Arts (OVArts); a Veterans Initiative is a 501c3 non-profit organization that assists Veterans with education, training and entrepreneurship while they design and construct public art and Honor Gardens to honor those who served.

History – In Southwestern Pennsylvania, known to have one the larger concentrations of United States Veterans, a diverse group of community leaders, health scientists, and Veterans came together in 2011 to explore an innovative approach to addressing issues facing transitioning Veterans. They recognized that while the military, the VA and organizations across the country focus primarily on one set of Veterans issues – health care, rehabilitation and job readiness – an equally fundamental need of returning service men and women is being overlooked and that is the necessity to continue to be of service; to have a “mission.”

OVArts was established to secure Veterans the necessary resources to design and construct public art as a means to (1) process their experience of war (2) engage collaboratively with fellow service members and (3) create a lasting tribute to the service members and families who sacrificed so dearly.

Program – The OVArts model is built on teams or units of Veterans with diverse backgrounds – art, construction/welding, carpentry, computers, photography, video and communications. Working in conjunction with professional artists, the teams will study, design and build site-specific projects for local and federal government entities, universities, hospitals and secondary education depending upon their needs. The organization will link Veterans with vocational, computer and post-secondary education depending upon their needs.

2014 Public Art Tribute – This year OVArts will honor SGT Thomas Edward Vandling, Jr. who lost his life in 2007 while serving in Iraq. “Tommy” graduated from Northgate High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh. Tommy’s heroic service was brought to our attention by the current and former Reservists of the 303rd PSYOP Division with who he served. Led by two local Pittsburgh artists, a team of 8-10 men and women with the 303rd PSYOP will design and construct a sculpture that will be located at the United States Army McGarity Reserve Center, Coraopolis. A garden and seating will also be installed. Please join us on November 6, 2014 to support OVArts and your tax-deductible contribution will demonstrate your appreciation for Veterans in our region who have served our nation.

A Veteran Tribute

Honoring SGT Thomas Edward Vandling, Jr

Reception & Auction

Thursday, November 6, 2014 from 6-9pm at

PNC Park Hall of Fame Club

Presenting Sponsorship: $10,000 Brand recognition as supporter of a Veteran-centered event for nearly 200 guests

20 tickets to the reception

Exclusive “Presenting Sponsor” naming rights on all event promotion

Opportunity for a representative to welcome attendees and introduce honored guests

Logo recognition as the “Presenting Sponsor” in promotional media ads

Exclusive logo inclusion on web-site banner and logo on OVArts Event information page with link to your website

Double-spread, full-color ads on the inside front cover of the event program, plus a full-page, full-color ad on the inside back cover – total of 3 full-page color ads

Logo on front cover and under “Presenting Sponsor” heading in event program

Logo on all print/electronic media (invitations, tickets, email blasts and auction program)

Sponsor logo on signage at reception

Sponsor recognition logo on video screens during program

Logo on sponsor recognition welcome boards

Special recognition on social-media platforms promoting your Veteran and Community Partnership efforts

A Veteran Tribute


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Gold Sponsorship: $5,000 Full page color ad in the event program


Premium ad placement in event program

Name/logo on all print and electronic media (invitations, tickets, email blasts and auction program)

Listing as Gold Sponsor in program



Silver Sponsorship: $3,500 Half page color ad in the event program




Listing as Silver Sponsor in program



A Veteran Tribute


Reception & Auction



Bronze Sponsorship: $1,500 1/4 page black & white ad in the event program




Listing as Bronze Sponsor in program


Friends of OVArts: $500 Listing in the event program


Recognition logo on video screens during program

A Veteran Tribute


Reception & Auction



Advertising Section

Sponsorship/publication

Presenting Gold Silver Bronze

Program book 3 full-page, full-color ads

Full-page, full-color ad

Half-page, color ad

1/4-page, b&w ad

Operation Valor Arts; A Veteran’s Tribute

Event date: Thursday, November 6, 2014Artwork due: Thursday, October 23, 2014

ARTWORK SUBMISSION:

Ads should be e-mailed as a press-ready high res EPS format to Andrea Krushinski at [email protected]

If you have questions regarding the specs, please contact:

Andrea [email protected] 412-735-0460

Program Advertising Rates

Full Page (Color) Ad - $1500

Full Page (B&W) Ad - $1000

Half Page (Color) Ad - $750

Half Page (B&W) Ad - $500

1/4 Page (B&W) Ad - $250

Operation Valor Arts – A Veteran Tribute Reception & Auction is an excellent way to reach a consumer-based audience with a high level of buying power. Involvement brings you brand awareness and good public relations, developing awareness and ultimately driving a higher level of traffic to your business. To receive all benefits of your sponsorship level, please return this form by October 16, 2014.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS Presenting Sponsor - $10,000 Gold Sponsor - $5,000 Silver Sponsor - $3,500 Bronze - $1,500 Friends of OVArts - $500 We are unable to sponsor, but will support the event with a contribution of $____

PROGRAM ADVERTISER RATESProgram advertisements and company logos must be submitted in high resolution EPS format by October 23, 2014. Email to [email protected] Full Page, Color - $1500 Full Page, B&W Ad - $1000 Half Page, Color Ad - $750 Half Page B&W Ad - $500 1/4 Page B&W Ad - $500 TICKETSPlease note that tickets mailed upon receipt of reservation and will be required to enter event. Veteran Ticket $50 x Number of Tickets _______ Individual Tickets $100, Number of Tickets _______ Company Name_______________________________Contact_____________________________Phone_______________________________Email_______________________________Street Address_________________________________________________________________City_________________________________State___________Zip__________________

Please return entire form with payment to : Operation Valor Arts, PO Box 5224 Pittsburgh, PA 15206 ___Enclosed is my check payable to Operation Valor Arts ___Charge my credit card as follows: ___Visa ___MC ___Amex ___Disc/Novus Cardholder Name___________________________________ Card Number_______________________Exp Date_______ Card Holder Signature_______________________________

Sponsorship and Advertising Form

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Organization Overview: