Annual Sponsorships
Support MPAC’s Year‑Round Work Across Montana
Annual sponsorships provide core support for the Montana Performing Arts Consortium’s statewide work. These partnerships make it possible for MPAC to operate year‑round, strengthen local presenting capacity, and expand access to live performing arts experiences in communities across Montana.
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Unlike event‑specific sponsorships, annual sponsorships invest in the programs that strengthen Montana's overall touring economy and support artists, presenters, and audiences throughout the year.
What Annual Sponsorship Enables
Annual sponsorship provides the flexible, reliable support that allows MPAC to operate year‑round and respond to the needs of communities as they arise.
Unlike event‑specific or project‑restricted funding, annual sponsorship helps MPAC:
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Maintain statewide coordination and planning capacity
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Support presenters and artists between conference cycles through education and resources
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Respond to opportunities and challenges in rural communities
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Invest in long‑term systems that strengthen access to live performance over time
This type of support ensures MPAC can focus not only on what’s next, but on what’s sustainable.
Annual Sponsorship Opportunities
Annual sponsorship levels are designed to be flexible and accessible, while reflecting a meaningful commitment to arts access across Montana. All annual sponsors receive year-round recognition and visibility through MPAC’s programs, communications, and convenings—and play a direct role in strengthening the statewide performing arts ecosystem.

Advocate — $500
Advocate sponsors invest in the transformative power of the arts by supporting MPAC’s core programs and services for arts organizations and performers. This level helps sustain essential tools like member workshops, online resources, and MPAC’s website—ensuring that artists and presenters across Montana have access to timely information, professional development, and connection.
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Muse — $1,000
Muse sponsors provide the spark that helps MPAC share the impact of the arts beyond our current membership. Support at this level helps keep the annual Artist Showcase free and open to the public, welcoming local audiences to a rare opportunity to see the world on one Montana stage. Muse sponsorship also supports audience-facing materials, artist outreach to new members, and staff travel to regional convenings and industry conferences—critical investments that help MPAC plan proactively and better serve Montana audiences and touring artists.
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Arts Investor — $2,000
Arts Investor sponsors help sustain MPAC’s core infrastructure. This level supports high-value member services such as the MNA member benefit, the statewide presenter and artist directories, and block-booking communications that help performances tour efficiently across Montana. Arts Investors make it possible for MPAC to operate as a reliable connector—linking artists, presenters, and communities with clarity and consistency.
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Creative Catalyst — $3,000
Creative Catalyst sponsors fuel growth and innovation at MPAC. Support at this level allows the organization to move beyond maintaining programs and toward strengthening and expanding them. Creative Catalyst sponsorship helps grow MPAC’s communications and outreach capacity, supporting marketing and storytelling that cultivate engaged audiences, informed arts advocates, and stronger participation statewide. This level of support also gives MPAC the flexibility to advance priority initiatives in its strategic plan and respond proactively to opportunities as they arise.
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Cultural Vanguard — $5,000
Cultural Vanguard sponsors are leaders who strengthen MPAC’s capacity to serve the field at scale. Support at this level helps underwrite major program costs—such as showcase production expenses, conference meeting space, and essential operational infrastructure—while also increasing staff capacity to support members year-round. Cultural Vanguard sponsorship gives MPAC the flexibility to respond to evolving needs across the presenting and touring landscape, ensuring the organization can adapt, lead, and provide steady guidance as trends shift in Montana’s performing arts sector.
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Visionary Partner — $10,000
Our highest level of annual sponsorship. Visionary Partners are deeply committed to increasing access to the arts for all Montanans. Support at this level expands the capacity of MPAC’s Presenter Development Program, with a particular focus on rural communities. Visionary Partners make it possible to serve more towns, support more local arts organizations, and deliver direct program assistance that translates into excellent performances and meaningful outreach across Montana’s small and rural communities.
Recognition & Visibility
Annual sponsors are recognized throughout the year in ways that reflect their partnership with MPAC, which may include:
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Recognition on the MPAC website
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Inclusion in MPAC email communications
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Visibility at the Artist Showcase & Conference
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Acknowledgment in select publications and reports
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Looking for Event‑Specific Support?
Organizations interested in supporting MPAC’s annual Artist Showcase & Conference can explore separate sponsorship opportunities focused on that event.
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