Get your kicks!
The 2025-26 film series sponsorship party is fast approaching, and you don't want to miss out!
If you've wondered how to get your name or your business on the marquee, this is where that happens!
We'll see you on Saturday, February 1, 2025!
If you've wondered how to get your name or your business on the marquee, this is where that happens!
We'll see you on Saturday, February 1, 2025!
What is it?The Artcraft Sponsorship party is our largest fundraiser held to announce the upcoming year's 2025-26 film and event series at the theatre. The funds raised are used to offset costs such as film licensing, production costs, equipment rental, talent fees, and more.
Admission to this 21-and-over event is $50. Tickets sales end on Monday, January 20. |
Online biddingWe are changing up the software used for the sponsor party. We listened to your suggestions and will be using new software for the evening's bidding.
This new software should be easier to use and sort by what you are looking to bid on. A link will be provided upon check-in that will go live once the bidding begins. You can bid from home as well! You do need to register, though. |
Get your kicks!This year's Route 66-themed party should be an adventure for everyone! We encourage you to get in the spirit and deck yourself out in vintage road-trip Americana-style gear!
Your outfits make the evening that much more eventful! |
How does the sponsorship party work?Attendance for this event is limited to 400 and traditionally sells out! Don’t forget to charge your smart phone or tablet as we’ll be bidding online this year! Get your road-trip gear in check and set the gearshift for the high gear of good times! Plan on filling up with a great spread of food. Plus, complimentary beer and wine; and a cocktail cash bar-served up by our friends from Greek's Tapp Room. Of course, we'll have plenty of fresh popcorn and desserts to enjoy, too!
Doors open Saturday, February 1, at 6 p.m. When you arrive, you will be greeted inside the door, checked in, and given your name tag and a packet with the breakdown of the night. Get ready to cruise the open road for fun and adventure! Relax and enjoy complimentary beer and wine. Select cocktails will be available at a cash bar. Pepsi products, popcorn, and great food are ready for you! Food and drinks are in the theater auditorium with traditional theater concessions at the concession stand. The Artcraft Cottage will be open for a quieter place to gather. Just go through the left chute (check out the new safety lights while doing so) up the three steps, turn left. At 7:30 p.m., we'll deliver some year-end highlights, and unveil the 2025-26 series in the auditorium. Grab a seat and cheer loudly for your favorites as they're revealed! At 8 p.m., we invite you to start bidding. Bidding will be done via smart phone / tablets. If you've attended before, you will notice a new software program in place. We are using the Give Butter platform this year. A link will be provided when you check in. Bidding starts as low as $50 (prize sponsorship level). We'll also be asking for donations toward theatre needs. You can even participate in our 50/50 raffle benefitting Franklin Heritage, Inc. and the Artcraft and maybe win something, too! Volunteers will be available to answer questions and assist with bidding. We will have dedicated volunteers roaming around to help out. The bidding stops promptly at 9:30 p.m. We ask that you grab another drink or snack and have a seat in the auditorium. The bids will be compiled at the end and top bidders announced. When the party ends around 10:30 p.m., we will have volunteers set up in the lobby for checkout. Payment is expected the night of the event. Cash and major credit cards are accepted. Please note, we will no longer be taking sponsorships for political endorsements or campaigns. We reserve the right to decline sponsorship. We cannot accommodate split bids. Thank you. |
OPENING BIDS
Film sponsorship Film sponsor for the weekend’s movie. See your name on both sides of the marquee! Cartoon Sponsorship Sponsor for the classic cartoon for the whole month - see your name on the theatre's front marquee! Showcase Sponsorship Quarterly ad on the bottom of the large poster schedule posted in front of the theater - visible to all foot traffic! Program Sponsorship Sponsor the program handout for the weekend - have your businesses ad in the hands of our entire audience with your ad on the back of the program. Starting at $250* Backstage Sponsorship Sponsor the weekend's stage activity including film delivery and on-stage antics. Concession Sponsorship Your favorite candy featured for the entire month! See your business name listed at the concession stand! Prize Sponsorship Mesmerize the crowd with on-stage giveaways. OPENING BIDS - Additional annual sponsorships Youth Programming sponsorship Help keep youth programming affordable for field trips and activities Bar sponsorship Annual sponsorship of our bar located in the lobby. |
See what you missed in 2024
Thanks to photographer Mark Freeland for capturing the activity from the 2024 sponsorship party.
Get an idea of the decor, outfits, food, and fun that happened last year.
We'll see you on Saturday, February 1, 2025!
Get an idea of the decor, outfits, food, and fun that happened last year.
We'll see you on Saturday, February 1, 2025!