celebrate local art and support the mission of the UrbanArt Commission

Canvas for a Cause: UAC 6x6 Art Show fundraiser

We're bringing together a wonderful mix of artists from our community, including kids, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and various community groups. We’re giving out free 6x6 canvases for folks to create their artwork, which will be displayed at our office.

Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: August 23, 2024

  • Event Date: September 12, 2024

Why This Event Matters

For 26 years, UAC has been serving Memphis, bringing artists and communities together to transform public spaces through art. We’ve done over 150 art installations around the city and provided tons of financial support and exhibition space for local artists. This event is a big deal for us – it helps fund our free workshops and a new paid internship program we’re launching in 2025.


Event Highlights

Opening Night

It’s free and open to everyone, with complimentary food, wine, and beer.

Artwork Donation

Attendees can make a $25 donation to receive a piece of original artwork.

Awards

We’ll have prizes for the top three pieces, voted on by our guests.


Event Objective

Our goal is to celebrate local artistry, engage the community, raise brand awareness, and generate funds for UAC programs. Your sponsorship can support free workshops that enhance artists’ skills and competitiveness for local and national opportunities, free exhibition space for solo or group exhibitions without any commission fees, and a paid internship program in 2025.

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Sponsorship

Presenting Sponsor: $10,000+ Contribution

Benefits: First listing on all marketing materials, logo on t-shirts, first selection of 4-6 canvases at exclusive preview event

Gold Sponsor: $5,000+ Contribution

Benefits: Prominent listing on all marketing materials, logo on t-shirts, selection of 2-4 canvases at preview event

General Sponsor: $2,500+ Contribution

Benefits: Logo on all marketing materials and selection of 2-4 canvases at preview event

Award Sponsor: $1,000+ Contribution

Benefits: Recognition as an award sponsor with logo on event materials

Food/Drink Sponsor – In-Kind Contributions

 Benefits: Recognition at the event and on promotional materials

 

By sponsoring this event, your organization will gain visibility and recognition within the community as a community partner of UAC while making a meaningful contribution to the support and development of local artists. UAC’s marketing reach continues to grow daily, and we are happy to work with you to make this sponsorship best fit your needs. Additionally, if you know any groups or individuals interested in submitting a 6x6 canvas for the event, they can sign up here.

We look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you on this exciting initiative. You can learn more about UAC and explore our interactive public art map at uacmem.org. Thank you for considering this opportunity to support the arts and the UrbanArt Commission.