An Arts Center Premiere Event
On Saturday, November 15, 2008
At the Sirata Beach Resort, St. Pete Beach, FL

Sponsorship Benefits

Become a sponsor today!
Download and return an executed sponsorship form (below) to Lara Shelton c/o The Arts Center. E-mail Lara Shelton, Development Director, or call 727.822.7872, x15 for more information.

$25,000 Presenting Sponsors [Download Sponsorship Form]
• Invitations to the Private VIP Champagne Preview party* to the Glass Ball (12 guests)
• Table of 12 to the Glass Ball
• Premium Grotto Hospitality Suite at the Sirata Beach Resort for the evening, with personal docent
and cordials provided
• Opportunity to have Visiting glass artists at sponsor table
• Presenting Sponsor recognition on all invitations **
• Presenting Sponsor listing in the evening’s program
• Inside cover ad in the evening’s program
• Presenting Sponsor recognition in Glass Ball promotions for greater Tampa Bay
• On site signage at the Arts Center for September and October visibility prior to the Glass Ball
• Recognition in appropriate media releases
• Recognition on the Glass Ball website
• Prominent signage at the Sirata Beach Resort in guest arrival area and event site
• Personalized benefits as agreed upon

$10,000 Fiori Sponsors [Download Sponsorship Form]
• Invitations to the Private VIP Champagne Preview party* to the Glass Ball (8 guests)
• Table of 8 tickets to the Glass Ball
• Grotto Hospitality Suite at the Sirata Beach Resort for the evening with cordials provided
• Opportunity to have Visiting glass artists at sponsor table
• Prominent listing in the evening’s program
• Recognition in select media and promotions for the Glass Ball
• 1/2 page ad in evening’s program
• Prominent signage throughout Glass Ball event site

$5,000 Macchia Sponsor [Download Sponsorship Form]
• Invitations to the Private VIP Champagne Preview party* to the Glass Ball (8 guests)
• Table of 8 tickets to the Glass Ball
• Listing in the evening’s program
• ¼ page ad in the evening’s program

$1,000 Collector’s Tickets [Reservations]
• 2 tickets to the Champagne Preview Party and the Glass Ball
• Recognition in the evening’s program

* VIP guests have the opportunity to bid first on original glass art selected for the Glass Ball
** Sponsorship must be pledged by September 1, 2008

Following IRS regulations, Glass Ball sponsorships include a portion directed for goods and services in consideration, in whole or in part for the contribution. Fair Market Value of Presenting Sponsors is $2,520; Fiori Sponsors, $2,580; Macchia Sponsors, $1,130; and Collector’s Tickets $220. No dollars are retained by a solicitor; 100 percent of each contribution is received by this organization.

A copy of the official registration and financial statement may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll free in Florida 1-800-435-7352. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State. Please reference Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Registration Number CH11621.

Become a sponsor today! Download and return an executed sponsorship form (above) to Lara Shelton c/o The Arts Center. E-mail Lara Shelton, Development Director, or call 727.822.7872, x15 for more information.