The Boardwalk Art Show is a nationally recognized fine art and contemporary craft show on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. It has been held annually for the past 61 years every Father's Day weekend and is the longest running annual event in Virginia Beach. From small beginnings in 1952 the show has grown in to a spectacular event that attracts over 300,000 art enthusiasts, tourists, and locals over the four days.
Each year 275 artists from over 700 applicants are selected to participate in the show. Together artists, sponsors, and food vendors line nearly 16 blocks along the Atlantic Ocean.
Fast Facts:
Show dates: June 15-18th, 2017
Show times: Thursday 12 - 6, Friday & Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday 10am - 5pm
Single busiest weekend at the Virginia Beach Ocean Front
Ranked in the top 25 fine art shows in the country,
300,000 locals and tourists attend annually
“Top 20 Event” by Southeastern Tourism Society
Primary demographic made up of women 35-54 with an average HHI of $119,000
20,000 dollars in sponsored marketing by state and city organizations.
Through a partnership with the Boardwalk Art Show, not only will your business get sponsorship benefits, but you will be helping us make our community better. Last year we were able to bring 4,000 disadvantaged children to the museum at no cost. For many of these children it is their first time visiting a museum and creates a lasting memory. Through our education outreach program, we went into title 1 schools to teach math, history, science, and various other subjects through art to nearly 10,000 students. This innovative way of teaching complex concepts enriches the learning experience for thousands of children. This represents less than ten percent of disadvantaged children in our area. Help us achieve our goal of enriching the life of every child through contemporary art.
The Boardwalk Art Show is produced by the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), a non-profit museum and arts organization that evolved from the art show itself. MOCA exists to foster awareness, exploration, and understanding of the significant art of our time. Through excellence and diversity in our changing exhibitions and educational programming, MOCA stimulates critical thinking and dialogue throughout the Hampton Roads community.
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8 available packages from US$500 to US$25000
https://www.sponsormyevent.com/62nd-annual-boardwalk-art-show-virginia-beach-2• Two 10x20 on-site exhibit spaces for promotions, sampling and merchandising • Logo placement in all festival related marketing materials including television, print, and radio (mention) including the Virginia Pilot, VEER, the Pulse, and Virginia Living, BOBFM, and others • Logo placement on commemorative posters, on-site event signage, badges and all communication vehicles with judges, volunteers, artists and donors. • Company logo and link on the Boardwalk Art Show website • 10 company banners on display within the festival space, sponsor to provide • 25 Invitations to Sponsor Kick Off Cocktail Reception Thursday evening at the Boardwalk Beach Club • 10 Boardwalk Beach Club passes per day, 10 BWAS posters and 10 complimentary admissions to MOCA
1 available
• 10x20 on-site exhibit (or two 10 x10s) space for promotions, sampling and merchandising • Logo placement in festival related television and print advertising including the Virginia Pilot, VEER, the Pulse, and Virginia Living • Logo placement on commemorative posters and on-site event signage • Company logo and link on the BWAS website • 5 company banners on display within the festival space, sponsor to provide • 10 passes to the Boardwalk Beach Club and 10 Invites to Sponsor Kick Off Cocktail Reception Thursday evening • 10 BWAS posters and 10 complimentary admissions to MOCA
2 available
Title recognition of a feature activity such as Family Fest, Boardwalk Beer Garden, The Boardwalk Beach Club, the Artist Awards Party or the Welcome and Information Tents. This package will be customized to support your specific marketing objectives. • Event naming opportunity • Custom signage at the program/event site with your company logo produced by BWAS • 10 x 10 on-site exhibit space for promotions, sampling and merchandising • Table/ exhibition space at the sponsored event • Logo placement on commemorative posters and on-site event signage • Logo placement in festival related print advertising including the Virginia Pilot, VEER, the Pulse, and Distinction • Company logo and link on the BWAS website • 3 Company banners on display within the festival space, sponsor to provide • 4 Invitations to Sponsor Kick Off Cocktail Reception Thursday evening at the Boardwalk Beach Club • 8 BWAS posters and 8 complimentary admissions to MOCA
3 available
• 10 x 10 on-site exhibit space for promotions, sampling and merchandising • Logo placement on commemorative posters and on-site festival signage • Logo placement in festival related print advertising including the Virginia Pilot, VEER, and the Pulse • Company logo and link on the BWAS website • 2 Company banners on display within the festival space, (sponsor to provide) • 6 Invitations to the Sponsor Kick Off Cocktail Reception and to the Artist Awards Party • 4 BWAS commemorative posters and 4 complimentary admissions to MOCA
5 available
• On-site 10x10 exhibit space for promotions, sampling, and merchandising (10x20 is available for $5,000) • Logo placement on commemorative posters and on-site event signage • Logo and link on sponsor page of the Boardwalk Art Show website 4 Invitations to the Sponsor Kick Off Cocktail Reception • 2 BWAS commemorative posters and 2 complimentary admissions to MOCA
10 available
The Exclusive Club at the Boardwalk Art Show, here is your opportunity to get your name in front of the movers and shakers of Virginia Beach in a private, 60’ long, upscale tented space along the boardwalk. The Boardwalk Beach Club offers amenities to paying guests and event supporters to include catered lunch, open bar and beautiful shady seating all four days of the show. The Boardwalk Beach Club sponsorship provides: • 10 Day passes to distribute among your clients or employees • Company logo on Boardwalk Beach Club invitations to exclusive demographic • Company logo on Boardwalk Art Show signage at the Boardwalk Beach Club event site • Company Logo on Beach Club related promotions such as an ad in Distinction Magazine, Veer, Pulse, and Virginia Living • Company banner displayed inside the Boardwalk Beach Club, sponsor to provide • Opportunity to distribute company materials inside the Boardwalk Beach Club • Company web link on the Boardwalk Art Show website designating you as an official BBC supporter • 10 Invitations to the Sponsor Kick Off Reception Thursday evening at the Boardwalk Beach Club • 1 BWAS commemorative poster and 10 complimentary admissions to MOCA
10 available
Sponsorship of a specific activity at the Boardwalk Art show such as Family Fest, the concerts in the park, or the Artist Awards Party • 1 company banner placed on display at event location, sponsor to provide • 1 six foot table at event to provide marketing material at the activity • Periodic acknowledgements from the Stage during the activity • 2 Invitations to the Sponsor Kick Off Cocktail Reception Thursday evening at the Boardwalk Beach Club • 1 BWAS commemorative poster and 2 complimentary admissions to MOCA
10 available
Charitable Donation to a 501 (c) 3. Logo on commemorative poster.
10 available