Support Opportunities

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TPAC is dedicated to leading with excellence in the performing arts and arts education, creating

meaningful and relevant experiences to enrich lives,

strengthen communities, and support economic vitality.

Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing and supporting the

presentation of the performing and cultural arts.

TPAC Gala Sponsor OpportunitiesAugust 24, 2019

TPAC Gala is one of Nashville’s premier benefit engagements. With 400 business and community leaders in attendance, TPAC Gala provides critical funding to support the organization’s educational, cultural, and outreach initiatives.

The theme for the 2019 Gala is Hamilton “A groundbreaking, one-for-the-ages hip-hop tale of one of America's founding fathers” (Entertainment Weekly), Hamilton’s Tony-winning star/lyricist/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda (In the Heights) has turned a Founding Father’s largely forgotten narrative into one of the most joyful, kinetic, and extravagantly original musicals ever imagined for the stage.

This production will play Nashville December 31, 2019 – January 19, 2020, during the annual HCA/TriStar Health Broadway at TPAC season.

Shows in the 2019-20 Broadway season are confidential until the public announcement the evening of April 16, 2019.

HamiltonMusical.com

TPAC Gala will be held Saturday, August 24, 2019.

Only TPAC Can Stage a Party

Like This! Voted as Nashville’s “Best Reason to Rock” 2018

Party by NFocus Magazine, TPAC Gala is not to be missed! The night begins with cocktails and silent

auction of TPAC Experience packages, followed by dinner, awards, and unforgettable entertainment.

TPAC’s highest honor, The Applause Award, is presented to artists and organizations in

recognition of their legendary contributions to the artistic and cultural heritage of our nation.

Photos by Mimosa Arts and Peyton Hoge.

Recognized Nationally

as a leader in the field, TPAC provides one of the most comprehensive

an award-winning arts education programs in the nation.

TPAC education delivers interactive, impactful experiences in the arts that propel learning, creative thinking, problem-solving, and confidence children need for success

in school and adulthood.

Your Support

brings students to performances,provides professional developmentfor teachers, enriches classrooms with arts-integrated learning, and transforms thousands of lives by giving access to the performing arts.

Thank you.

Photos by Mimosa Arts.

Photos by Mimosa Arts.

Humanities Outreach in Tennessee (HOT) HOT presents Tennessee students with an annual season of outstanding professional performances of theatre, dance, and music to complement curriculum objectives and to provide a rich variety of artistic and cultural expression for school groups.

ArtSmart ArtSmart inspires creative connections with the arts to enrich classroom learning, educators and teaching artists collaborate to engage students in school-based residencies that cross curriculum and engage students of all abilities and learning styles.

Nashville Wolf Trap Early Learning Through the Arts This nationally affiliated program utilizes the disciplines of music, dance, theatre, and puppetry as powerful tools for educating pre-school children.

TPAC InsideOut InsideOut is for adults who want to grow in their knowledge and enjoyment of the performing arts.

Disney Musicals in Schools This extracurricular program develops sustainable theatre programs and enhances classroom learning in Metro Nashville elementary and middle schools. At no cost to them, each new school participating in the program receives a performance license for the Disney KIDS or Disney JR. musical of their choice, along with resource materials and support from TPAC staff and professional teaching artists.

Spotlight Awards Presented in partnership with Lipscomb University’s College of Entertainment and the Arts, the Spotlight Awards encourage young theatre artists in Middle Tennessee. “Best Actor” and “Best Actress” winners move on to national consideration for The Jimmy Awards in New York.

TPAC Gala donations of $10,000+ can be paid in installments if fulfilled by June 30, 2020. $648 ($80 x 8 tickets) of each sponsorship amount is not tax-deductible due to goods and services received. Some benefits are time-sensitive. Commit by June 18, 2019, to receive your acknowledgment in the invitation and program.

Join our Title Sponsor Delta Dental of Tennessee and Support

TPAC Gala "We are thrilled to support TPAC Gala

because of the critical funding to support TPAC’s education, cultural, and outreach

initiatives. This is an amazing annual event that will be even more special this year because of the incredible lineup for this year’s Broadway season. That’s why we

want to be in the room where it happens!"

– David and Lisa Minnigan, 2019 TPAC Gala Chairs

TPAC Gala donations of $10,000+ can be paid in installments if fulfilled by June 30, 2020. $648 ($80 x 8 tickets) of each sponsorship amount is not tax-deductible due to goods and services received. Some benefits are time-sensitive. Commit by June 18, 2019, to receive your acknowledgment in the invitation and program.

Director$50,000

• One (1) table of eight (8) at TPAC Gala• Invitation for two (2) to the Gala Patron Party (exclusive to Gala sponsors and donors)• Prominent branding in select TPAC Gala print/media/online advertising and multiple social media outlets as it relates to TPAC Gala specifically• Logo placement on TPAC Gala invitations (approximately 1,800 mailed)• Listing & logo in 400 printed event programs• Recognition on five (5) plasma screens located in Andrew Jackson lobby• Recognition on TPAC’s “Big Wall” during cocktail hour• Recognition in TPAC’s donor acknowledgment listing in Broadway 2019-2020 playbills in the $50,000+ category• Name listing in TPAC’s Annual Report• Acknowledgment in the form of signage, remarks and/or logo at event• Automatic access to TPAC’s Corporate Saver program (discounted tickets & pre-sale opportunities for employees & customers)• Acknowledgment on Auction Website (at least 1,800 views)• Opportunity for branded photo booth use and images• Opportunity to use Delta Dental Branded Vehicle parked outside TPAC on night of Gala• Opportunity to provide branded swag at Gala event to be approved prior to event by TPAC staff

2019 TPAC Gala Director

Photo by Mimosa Arts.

New: TPAC Gala Late Party Sponsor

$25,000 (1 available)

Launched in 2018, the Late Party adds an energetic element to TPAC Gala and attracts a new generation of TPAC advocates and supporters. Live music, appetizers, and open bar are all included to cap off TPAC’s biggest night. All proceeds from the Late Party support TPAC's arts education programs.

• One (1) table of eight (8) at TPAC Gala• Ten (10) additional tickets to Gala Late Party • Automatic entry to the Gala Late Party• Branding as TPAC Gala Late Party Sponsor on TPAC’s Late Party official web page• Branding in TPAC Gala advertising and social media outlets as official Late Party sponsor• Invitation for two (2) to the Gala Patron Party (exclusive to TPAC Gala sponsors and donors)• Logo included in all e-invitations • Signage and Gobo at the Late Party event• Opportunity for logo placement on Late Party favors • Listing & logo in 400 printed event programs as Late Party Sponsor• Logo placement on all Gala invitations • Recognition in TPAC’s donor acknowledgment listing in Broadway 2019-2020 playbills• Recognition on TPAC’s “Big Wall” during cocktail hour• Acknowledgment in the form of signage, remarks and/or logo at the event• Name listing in TPAC’s Annual Report• Automatic access to TPAC’s Corporate Saver program • Invitation to exclusive TPAC events such as the TPAC Gala Kickoff and Partnership Luncheon

TPAC Gala donations of $10,000+ can be paid in installments if fulfilled by June 30, 2020. $640 ($80 x 8 tickets) of each sponsorship amount is not tax-deductible due to goods and services received. Some benefits are time-sensitive. Commit by June 18, 2019, to receive your acknowledgment in the invitation and program.

Photo by Mimosa Arts.

TPAC Gala donations of $10,000+ can be paid in installments if fulfilled by June 30, 2020. $648 ($80 x 8 tickets) of each sponsorship amount is not tax-deductible due to goods and services received. Some benefits are time-sensitive. Commit by June 18, 2019, to receive your acknowledgment in the invitation and program.

TPAC Gala donations of $10,000+ can be paid in installments if fulfilled by June 30, 2020. $640 ($80 x 8 tickets) of each sponsorship amount is not tax-deductible due to goods and services received. Some benefits are time-sensitive. Commit by June 18, 2019, to receive your acknowledgment in the invitation and program.

Advocate$25,000

Photo by Mimosa Arts.

• One (1) table of eight (8) at TPAC Gala• Prominent branding in select TPAC Gala print/media/online advertising and multiple social media outlets as it relates to TPAC Gala specifically• Automatic entry to the Gala Late Party• Logo placement on TPAC Gala invitations (approximately 1,800 mailed)• Listing & logo in 400 printed event programs• Recognition on five (5) plasma screens located in Andrew Jackson lobby• Recognition on TPAC’s “Big Wall” during cocktail hour• Recognition in TPAC’s donor acknowledgment listing in Broadway 2018-19 playbills in the $25,000 – $49,999 category• Name listing in TPAC’s Annual Report• Acknowledgment in the form of signage, remarks and/or logo• Automatic access to TPAC’s Corporate Saver program (discounted tickets & pre-sale opportunities for employees & customers)• Acknowledgment on Auction Website (at least 1,800 views)• Acknowledgment on Auction Live Feed (at least 400 views) new for this year• Opportunity to include an ad on Print-At-Home tickets• Opportunity to include a playbill stuffer for mutually agreed upon performance• Invitation to exclusive TPAC events, such as the TPAC Gala Kick Off Party and the TPAC Partnership Luncheon

TPAC Gala donations of $10,000+ can be paid in installments if fulfilled by June 30, 2020. $640 ($80 x 8 tickets) of each sponsorship amount is not tax-deductible due to goods and services received. Some benefits are time-sensitive. Commit by June 18, 2019, to receive your acknowledgment in the invitation and program.

Champion$15,000

• One (1) table of eight (8) at TPAC Gala• Invitation for two (2) to the Gala Patron Party (exclusive to Gala sponsors and donors)• Automatic entry to the Gala Late Party• Branding in select TPAC Gala print/media/digital advertising and social media outlets• Logo placement on all Gala invitations • Listing & logo in 400 printed event programs• Recognition in TPAC’s donor acknowledgment listing in Broadway 2019-2020 playbills• Recognition on TPAC’s “Big Wall” during cocktail hour• Acknowledgment in the form of signage, remarks and/or logo at the event• Name listing in TPAC’s Annual Report• Automatic access to TPAC’s Corporate Saver program • Print-At-Home ticket ad opportunity• Playbill stuffer opportunity for one mutually agreed upon performance• Invitation to exclusive TPAC events such as TPAC Gala Kickoff and TPAC Partnership Luncheon

Photo by Mimosa Arts.

Mentor$10,000

• One (1) table of eight (8) at TPAC Gala• Invitation for two (2) to the Gala Patron Party (exclusive to Gala sponsors and donors)• Automatic entry to the Gala Late Party• Branding in select TPAC Gala print/media/online advertising and multiple social media outlets as it relates to TPAC Gala specifically• Listing & logo in 400 printed event programs• Acknowledgment in the form of signage, remarks, and/or logo at the event• Recognition in TPAC’s Donor Acknowledgment listing in Broadway 2019-2020 playbills • Recognition on TPAC’s “Big Wall” during cocktail hour• Name listing in TPAC’s Annual Report• Automatic access to TPAC’s Corporate Saver program

ProducerCorporate Half Tables of Four (4)

$5,000• Listing in 400 event programs• Recognition in TPAC’s Donor Acknowledgment listing in Broadway 2019-2020 playbills • Automatic entry to the Gala Late Party• Name listing in TPAC’s Annual Report• Recognition on TPAC’s “Big Wall” during cocktail hour

TPAC Gala donations of $10,000+ can be paid in installments if fulfilled by June 30, 2020. $640 ($80 x 8 tickets) of each sponsorship amount is not tax-deductible due to goods and services received. Some benefits are time-sensitive. Commit by June 18, 2019, to receive your acknowledgment in the invitation and program.

Photo by Mimosa Arts.

TPAC.ORG/SupportTennessee Performing Arts Center

505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN 37243 mailing: PO Box 190660, Nashville, TN 37219

Diana PelhamDirector of Corporate Relations

615.782.4025dpelham@tpac.org

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