Art After Dark Sponsorships

Art After Dark is The Art Effect’s signature fundraising event offering immersive arts experiences, culinary delights, and cocktails with an artistic twist. In 2024, we will proudly honor the following individuals and organizations for their significant contributions:

Alumni Honoree: Hezues R., media entrepreneur, activist, and alumnus of The Art Effect
Individual Honoree: Karmen Smallwood, community leader, youth advocate, and friend of The Art Effect
Business Honoree: Dutchess Community College, educational innovated and partner of The Art Effect

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Trolley Barn Gallery on November 15, 2024, where 150 to 200 attendees will gather to celebrate our vibrant arts community. Your support will help further our mission to empower youth to develop their artistic voice, shape their futures, and bring about positive social change. The Art Effect engages over 6,000 participants annually through impactful arts programming, exhibitions, and community events.

For more information, please call Daniela Velez at 845.471.7477 or email daniela@staff
Please make checks payable to ‘The Art Effect’

Program Advertising Deadline: October, 25 2024


Businesses and individuals can purchase congratulatory and marketing ads in the virtual Art After Dark event program. The digital program will be showcased on the big screen during the event, emailed to attendees afterward, and available online on the Art After Dark website for a full year, providing extended visibility and impact.

Full Screen Ad $500: 1080(h) x 1350(w) pixels
Half Screen Ad $250: 540(h) x 675(w) pixels
Quarter Screen Ad $100: 335 x 335 pixels

All ads are in full color and must be received by October 25.

Purchase a Journal Ad

Sponsorship Opportunities

To support The Art Effect with a sponsorship, please call Daniela Velez at 845.471.7477 or email daniela@staff
Please make checks payable to ‘The Art Effect’.

$750: Experience Sponsor

2 tickets to Art After Dark
Branded signage recognizing your support printed at an immersive art experience
Recognition in digital program
¼ page business ad in program

    $1,500: Promoting Sponsor

    Everything included in experience sponsor package, plus:
    Mention in event marketing materials including, webpage, emails, flyers, social media, and press release
    Opportunity to distribute promotional take-home materials
    Custom cocktail or dessert created in business name
    ½ page business ad in digital program

    $3,000: Supporting Sponsor

    Everything included in promoting sponsor package, plus:
    4 tickets to Art After Dark
    Business podium recognition during the event
    Full page business ad in digital program

    $5,000: Presenting Sponsor

    Everything included in supporting sponsor package, plus:
    Business name incorporated into the title of the event as  “Art After Dark presented by [name]”