Sponsor an Event
When you sponsor an Octagon event or exhibition, you’re helping bring some of our most visible, beloved programs to life, including the annual Art Festival, the Business of Art Conference, or one of our rotating gallery shows.
Sponsorship is a meaningful way to show your support for the arts and be recognized for it. You’ll reach a wide audience of community members, families, students, and visitors with your name or logo featured in event signage, printed materials, and online promotions. Whether you’re an individual, organization, or business, your sponsorship makes a lasting impact.
Partner with us to celebrate creativity, grow visibility, and make something beautiful happen.
Sponsor the Octagon Art Festival
The Octagon Art Festival is our biggest and most visible community event, bringing 10,000+ visitors to downtown Ames each fall. Featuring professional artists, live music, food vendors, kids’ activities, and more, it’s a celebration of creativity that draws people from across Central Iowa. Sponsoring the festival is a high-impact way to support the arts while getting your name in front of thousands of attendees. Your sponsorship helps cover artist support, stage programming, outreach booths, and more and your business will be recognized through event signage, materials, and promotions before and during the event.
Contact Heather Johnson at director@octagonarts.org to design a sponsorship package that meets your business goals.
Sponsor Exhibitions, Education and Outreach
You can also sponsor exhibitions, education programs, or community outreach starting at just $250. These sponsorships help fund accessible art experiences year-round and include recognition in event listings and promotional materials. Want to learn more or talk about a custom opportunity?
Contact Heather Johnson at director@octagonarts.org — we’d love to work with you!
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