Sponsorship Opportunities
The High River Performing Arts Foundation (HRPAF) is embarking on their eighth season of summer programming at The Venue (125 5th Ave Downtown High River), and Bandstand Sundays (George Lane Park Downtown High River) and we wish to invite you to get involved by becoming a sponsor of our 2025 season.
Your sponsorship enables the HRPAF to provide a wide variety of theatre, music and entertainment to those living in and traveling through High River from the middle of June through to the end of September. The HRPAF provides over 20 pay-what-you-can shows on The Venue outdoor main stage every Saturday as well as at the Bandstand in George Lane Park every Sunday. We are also proud to provide a welcoming space for downtown visitors to sit, relax, meet-up and enjoy High River’s community piano and Open Air Art Gallery at The Venue.
The HRPAF would be very grateful for your sponsorship for the 2025 season and would invite you to support programming in one of four ways:
Fence Sponsor
Art Installation Sponsor
Concert Sponsor
Stage Sponsor
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to stimulate the
economy of the Foothills region through the development of this much needed publicly accessible
and inclusive creative space.
Member of Parliament
Foothills
At FAIM, we have been deeply grateful to The Venue's commitment to community inclusion.
Gerry McCallum
Executive Director
FAIM
Fence Sponsor
$200
Business logo on Community Fence for 12 months
Social media and website exposure throughout 2025
Art Installation Sponsor
$500
Business logo displayed on an open air gallery installation
Business mentioned on all gallery promotion
Business logo on Community Fence for 12 months
Social media and website exposure throughout 2025
Concert Sponsor
$700
Business logo displayed on stage during a show
Business mentioned on all show promotion
Business logo on Community Fence for 12 months
Social media and website exposure throughout 2025
Stage Sponsor
$10,000
Business logo displayed on tent from June to September
Business mentioned in all show promotion all season
Business logo on Community Fence for 12 months
Social media and website exposure throughout 2025
The High River Performing Arts Foundation is leading the development of a 26,000 sq ft accessible, inclusive and collaborative, creative and performing arts hub to advance the appreciation of the arts and provide a public amenity to those living in and travelling through High River and the Foothills region of Southern Alberta. Building Sponsors are invited to pledge now for the chance to be part of this project that will influence the community for generations to come.
Building Sponsor
"The Venue by ______"
Name on the building
Recognized in all communication as "The Venue by ______"
$600,000 - sponsorship term negotiable
Negotiable payment schedule
"The _______Theatre"
220 seat purpose built black box theatre
Name on the Theatre
Recognized in all communication related to activities happening in the Theatre
$300,000 - sponsorship term negotiable
Negotiable payment schedule
"The _______ Studio"
One of four studio spaces equipped to facilitate the teaching, learning and creation of drawing, painting, clay, fibre-arts, audio, video and photography.
Name on the studio door
Recognized in all communication related to activities happening in the studio
$150,000 - sponsorship term negotiable
Negotiable payment schedule
Exclusive Benefits of this Partnership:
1. Visibility Potential
Our events attract significant foot traffic and online engagement, providing exceptional visibility for our sponsors. The Venue has built a dedicated online community with over 3400 connected community members and we expect our community will continue to grow as we build. We currently welcome over 3400 attendees to outdoor summer programming from June to September with an anticipated growth of 300% with the opening of a year-round indoor facility that will enable greater utilization and more diverse programming. Over the past five years, audience members have come from High River, Okotoks, Foothills County, Calgary and many other national and international locales as they travel to and from the Alberta Foothills and Rockies. This increase in attendance will enhance your brand's exposure through print media, social media and radio as the HRPAF actively promotes programming at The Venue year round.
2. Advertising Opportunities
Based on your sponsorship level, we offer top billing advertising opportunities to ensure that your brand is recognized for its contribution.
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3. Enhanced Exclusive Use Options
To further enhance your experience as a sponsor, we provide opportunities for exclusive use of the Venue space, based on your sponsorship level, such as hosting holiday parties, corporate appreciation events and/or staff gatherings. Additionally sponsors could receive:
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Free access to The Venue throughout the year
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Discounts and/or complimentary tickets for shows and events
4. Complimentary Highlights of Sponsors
To further enhance your sponsorship exposure, we provide opportunities for brand recognition in, on and around The Venue, based on your sponsorship level.​ Brand recognition opportunities include:
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Naming rights on, in and around The Venue
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Inclusion in print material
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Recognition across various media platforms
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Inclusion on webpage showcasing your organization in an engaging format
Thank you for considering sponsorship of an HRPAF program. We would be thrilled to discuss this partnership opportunity further and explore how we can work together to make a meaningful difference in the community.
Pamela Barlow
Director of Fund Development
High River Performing Arts Foundation