2008 Sponsors

Thank you to our 2008 Sponsors!

Platinum Level Sponsors
Gold Level Sponsors
Silver Level Sponsors
Bronze Level Sponsors   Art Patrons Stephen & Kate Barneyback Julian H Blalock, Jr. General & Mrs. Bruce Davis Conway & Carole Ellers Bobby & Vicki Freeman Robert & Dot Freeman, Sr. Bob & Jennie Fry Chris & Liz Garrett William & Gretchen Gillen   Community Partners Ace Hardware Brandon Currance Architects Brickhouse Tavern BS Barbeque Femmes & Fido’s Firkin & Frigate Pub Fruit Flowers Granma T’s HRSS Medical Hair on Fire Spa Hi-Ho Silver Identity Sign Builders Kelly’s Tavern Kiwanis Club of Warwick Manhatten’s Restaurant Marriott Newport News at City Center Nonna’s Italian Restaurant Northrop Grumman Peninsula Gastroenterology Produce Source Ridgway's Newport News Schlotsky’s Thaijindesu Thai & Sushi Bar Trader Joes Tri Cities Beverage Tropical Smoothie Cafe Virginia Golf Carts Zenya Yoga & Massage Studio
Sponsorship Opportunities: Thank you for visiting our website! Below is information about The Port Warwick Art and Sculpture Festival and the ways in which we cater to our market. If you are interested in receiving more information on the different sponsorship opportunities for the Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival, please contact us! We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you in advance for your interest! The Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival (PWA&SF) is committed to bringing outstanding visual art to the Virginia Peninsula. The festival pursues superior quality of original art and excellence in presentation in 12 different media categories. The PWA&SF is produced by the Port Warwick Conservancy Foundation, a non-profit 501 c(3) organization. It is governed by a board of directors made up of business members of the community. The PWAS&F has a full-time Executive Director, several volunteer staff, and a cadre of dedicated volunteers who assist with projects throughout the year.   Port Warwick Foundation Articles of Incorporation Port Warwick Foundation Bylaws Reaching your Market Companies of all sizes are constantly trying to find new and innovative approaches to reach customers and potential customers. Special events such as The Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival are an efficient and cost effective way to showcase your products and services to a large number of consumers. Competition for market share is fierce - it is becoming increasingly more important that companies connect and interact directly with potential buyers. The Sponsorship Package The Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival offers a wide range of sponsorship opportunities for businesses seeking to promote their products and services. The festival offers four discrete levels of sponsorship: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze, each with its own attractive package of benefits. The festival can also provide sponsors with benefits not listed in all categories or customize benefits to meet a sponsor's unique needs or concerns. Sample of Promotional Benefits Available A wide variety of promotional benefits are available for the sponsor! Here is a sampling of the benefits offered: Media Name or Logo included in teaser campaign ads running in the Daily Press, Virginian Pilot, Hampton Roads Monthly, Portfolio Weekly, and other local publications Name or Logo Inclusion in Cox Cable Television Package Rotating inclusion of company name in all radio advertisement 30 days before show Name or logo included on Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival web site www.pwartfest.org with link to sponsor Web site Name or logo included on Visitor Inquiry Card distributed by Hampton Roads Convention Centers and Development Offices (August - October) Ad in Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival Show Program Prominent Acknowledgement in press release distributed to local, state, and national Event Recognition Name or logo included on all print material including VIP invitation, Artist Award invitation, and neighborhood mailer Logo inclusion on major banner at entrance to Port Warwick Logo inclusion on Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival poster Product Promotion Opportunity to display up to three banners at event site Name or logo included on signage at each artist's booth Location (10' x 10') in exhibition high traffic area for non-competitive giveaways, product sampling or sales Hospitality Invitations to VIP Function and Art Preview on Friday evening Invitation to Artists' Awards Ceremony and Reception on Saturday evening Access to the VIP Tent during festival Sponsorship Infomation on Virginia Peninsula Visitors   One of the most accessible and attractive resort destinations in the Mid-Atlantic region, the Virginia Peninsula attracted over one million visitors in 2003. With 67% of the visitors here for vacation and attractions. Visitor demographics: The Average age: 42 More than 56% of visitors are between 35 and 55 years old Average household income: $67,000 Children accompany more than 62% of visitors Average party size: 3.7 people   (Source: Newport News Convention and Visitor Development)