SPONSORSHIP
PRIDE is Good Business
Austin Rainbow Theatre brings bold, LGBTQIA+ stories to life, reaching over 4,000+ patrons in Austin’s LGBTQ+ community each season through productions, events, and outreach. Our audiences are engaged, diverse, and value-aligned, spanning local residents, regional visitors, and arts supporters who care deeply about equity, representation, and inclusion.
At a time when funding for queer arts organizations is declining, your support ensures these voices continue to be heard, celebrated, and shared with the community. Through sponsorship, your brand gains visibility with:
A large, active subscriber base—our email newsletter reaches thousands of subscribers with high open and engagement rates.
Strong social media presence—we engage followers across Instagram, TikTok YouTube, and Facebook, with robust audience interaction.
Press and media coverage—ART productions have been featured in local and regional outlets, amplifying sponsor recognition.
This page provides all the details you need to choose the sponsorship path that aligns with your values and resources.
Should you have custom opportunities we’d love to chat about creating a partnership tailored to your goals and impact. Please feel free to contact us at the link below.
Sponsorship tiers
In-kind sponsorships are welcome at any level and will be recognized according to the fair market value of goods or services provided.
Friend of the Show
$250 - $500
Friend Perks
- Name listed in programs and website sponsor pages
- Mention in select emails to our subscriber list
- Recognition in social media post(s)
- 2 reserved tickets per production
- Company swag included in VIP Opening Night bags
Community Sponsor
$500 - $1,000
Community Perks
- Fourth-page ad in each program (print & digital)
- Logo placement in program and website
- Mention in select emails to our subscriber list
- Featured on ART's website
- Social media shout-outs
- 3 reserved tickets per production
- Company swag included in VIP Opening Night bags
Supporting Sponsor
$1,000 - $2,500
Supporting Perks
- Half-page ad in each program (print & digital)
- Logo placement on select print and digital marketing.
- Mention in select emails to our subscriber list
- Lobby signage during all productions and events.
- Featured on ART's website
- Social media thank you post
- 4 reserved tickets per production
- Company swag included in VIP Opening Night bags
Associate Sponsor
$2,500-$5,000
Producing Perks
- Sponsor recognition on each production
- Three-quarter page ad in each program (print & digital)
- Logo placement on all print and digital marketing.
- Recognition in all season emails to our subscriber list
- Lobby signage during all productions and events.
- Featured across ART's website
- Verbal recognition before performances and events
- Social media post
- 5 reserved tickets per production
- Company swag included in VIP Opening Night bags
Producing Sponsor
$5,000-$10,000
Producing Perks
- "Sponsored by" recognition on each production
- Full-page ad in each program (print & digital)
- Logo placement on all print and digital marketing.
- Recognition in all season emails to our subscriber list + dedicated email
- Full lobby display during all productions and events.
- Featured across ART's website
- Verbal recognition before performances and events
- Dedicated social media post
- 6 reserved tickets per production
- Company swag included in VIP Opening Night bags
Presenting Sponsor
$10,000+
Presenting Perks
- “Presented by” recognition on all ART season assets
- Full-page ad in each program (print & digital)
- Largest logo placement on all print and digital marketing.
- Recognition in all season emails to our subscriber list + dedicated email
- Full lobby display during all productions and events.
- Featured across ART's website
- Verbal recognition before performances and events
- Dedicated social media post
- 8 reserved tickets per production
- Opportunity to host a sponsor night or reception
- Company swag included in VIP Opening Night bags
- Product placement and/or callouts during productions (when feasible)
IN-KIND SPONSORSHIP
Creative Ways to Support ART
Not every partnership has to be financial — many of our most valued collaborations come through in-kind contributions that help us bring queer stories to life. From catering our opening night receptions to providing design, printing, or technical support, your business can play a direct role in creating unforgettable theatre experiences for our community.
In-kind sponsors receive the same recognition as cash sponsors at equivalent levels, including visibility in programs, lobby displays, and across our marketing channels.
Examples of In-Kind Needs:
- Catering & beverages for opening night receptions
- Printing services (programs, posters, postcards)
- Costumes, props, wigs, or set furniture
- Set Decor (plants, table scapes, etc.)
- Professional services (legal, design, consulting)
- Advertising Space
- Raffle or Auction Items
- Workshops or Classes
- ....and more
If your business offers goods or services not listed here, we’d love to hear your ideas. We’re always open to creative partnerships that help us share queer stories with Austin.
