Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts SPONSORSHIP

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1 Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts SPONSORSHIP Moffly Media Best of the Gold Coast Award Winner Voted Best Live Music Spot 2015, 2016 Voted Best Performance Venue 2016 Voted #7 Visit Connecticut s Top Ten Fan Favorite Destinations As featured in Visit Connecticut s Still Revolutionary media campaign by FleishmanHillard, including placement at Grand Central Terminal #SummerLivesHere:

2 The Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts produces one of the largest and longest-running free outdoor festivals in the nation, featuring our signature: 50 FREE NIGHTS UNDER THE STARS Established by the Westport community in 1973, The Levitt Pavilion remains an independent and unique 501(c)(3) not-for-profit that exists to: Provide free and abundant access to the performing arts; Present a diverse and dynamic spectrum of artists from around the county, the country and the globe all of whom are compensated; and Preserve and cultivate an outdoor community destination where people of all ages and backgrounds are always welcome and encouraged get to know the arts, nature, and each other. SUMMER SEASON OVERVIEW: Our signature: 50 Free Nights under the Stars features a vibrant range of performing arts, featuring music, dance, theatre, comedy, film and more! Summer Season dates: Late June through August TBD Note: Special Events also take place before and after our Summer Season and provide additional Sponsor Opportunities The programming features world-class artists from all over the country, the county and the globe. RiverSwing: A series of free evenings sprinkled throughout the season on which a pre-concert dance lesson, led by professional instructors, is offered in the style of music about to be performed. Dance floor provided! The acclaimed Melissa & Doug Children s Series returns on Wednesdays As always, the season will include a selection of ticketed events from our Stars on Tour Benefits to the Summer Gala to help underwrite the cost of our free programming and operations, as well as furthering the final phase of our capital fundraising.

3 AUDIENCE: An incredibly broad spectrum of entertainment across our season attracts all ages and tastes Over the course of the summer, we welcome over 65,000 patrons Audiences range from 1,000 to 1,800 nightly Attendance pulls from Fairfield County, the Tri-State area and beyond To date, we have welcomed 1.7 million visitors and counting! REACH: Print calendar (Summer Season): Direct mail to 40,000 homes throughout Fairfield County Website: 251,323 Views (2016) Facebook: 14,627 Likes Twitter: 2182 Followers E-News Subscribers: 8,319 RECENT AWARDS & RECOGNITION: Best Live Music Spot (2016, 2015) & Best Performance Venue (2016) Moffly Media s Best of the Gold Coast Awards Voted # 7 on The Top Ten List of Visitor Favorites, State of Connecticut As featured in the Still Revolutionary CT Tourism Campaign Mentioned on ABC s American Housewife

4 PRESS ACCLAIM: "Undoubtedly the most ambitious and entertaining free summer festival in the Northeast" The New York Times The Pavilion can always be counted on to serve up a smorgasbord of musical treats to please every age and taste. Westport Magazine / Moffly Media Westport is indeed fortunate to be home to the Levitt Pavilion a gem in our own backyard. Brooks Community Newspapers Summer doesn t officially begin until the Levitt Pavilion opens. Westport Patch Pleasantly adventurous! The New York Times CLICK ON IMAGE TO TAKE THE AERIAL TOUR OF THE ALL-NEW LEVITT PAVILION

5 CORE SPONSOR BENEFITS Sponsorship acknowledgement and link on sponsor page of website; recognition on online and print calendar of events (print deadlines vary) Inclusion in e-news to the our benefactor and subscriber base (Our opt-in e-news list is currently over 8,300 and growing) Onstage recognition and signage at sponsored event(s) Distribution of promotional materials and merchandise at sponsored event(s) Season-long listing on the sponsorship board Inclusion in signage at ticketed benefit events Select recognition in the our multi-tiered media and advertising campaign including relevant press and social media outlets Listing in Summer Gala program (estimated audience of 1,950 as chairs are provided for all guests) 2 complimentary concert-only tickets to the Summer Gala* *Additional and upgraded Complimentary Tickets commensurate with Sponsorship level applicable to Gala, Stars on Tour Concerts, and other Levitt Pavilion-produced special events We are always ready to customize more opportunities to acknowledge your support and generosity.

6 #SummerLivesHere Our Sponsorship opportunities create a successful and mutually beneficial relationship. All options are designed to deliver excellence in both programming and promotion so that all sponsors enjoy high-visibility and sustained exposure while making a meaningful impact felt throughout Connecticut and the Metro area. Options for sponsoring one or more nights in our signature 50 Free Nights under the Stars include full series packages (7, 8, and 9 night packages) and mini-series (3, 4 and 5 night packages) as well as singular events including Opening and Closing, all of which are presented to the public free-of-charge. Sponsors can also join as Summer Season Lead Sponsors and Supporting Sponsors. The season also includes a handful of highly anticipated ticketed benefit events, each of which confers additional sponsor rewards, from the Summer Gala to our Stars-on-Tour series to special pre- and post-summer Season events. Advertising and in-kind opportunities are also available and we are always welcome new ideas and platforms for partnership. Ask us about corporate membership opportunities, too! * * * * * * * * Given the once in a lifetime opportunity afforded by our new facility, select custom naming opportunities are available upon request. These can also be combined with programming sponsorship. Simply put, these options make a Sponsor s impact on the community we serve together indelible. * * * * * * * Contact Carleigh Welsh for available Sponsorship opportunities. We look forward to working with you! * * * * * * * #SUMMERLIVESHERE The Levitt Pavilion is located at 40 Jesup Road in Downtown Westport Our office is located at 260 South Compo Road at Longshore in Westport