Sponsorship
We know the arts help build strong communities and we can help you tap into Ottawa’s creative economy. Our programs and events involve thousands of residents every year and engage representatives from local businesses and the three levels of governments.
Let us help you grow your business by supporting the arts, and help us create a city where creativity and community thrive. Reach new audiences and make an impact by sponsoring one of our programs or events. All our sponsorships are fully customizable.
Professional Learning
Develop arts entrepreneurs by sponsoring a Learning Series or sponsor of the Ottawa's Creative Continuum Conference, Mentorship for young arts professionals (annual), new Career Management and Arts Entrepreneurship Bootcamps.
Arts Awards
The investment you make demonstrates that you recognize the importance of artists who are aspiring and thriving in our community, and the contribution they make to our city. With your help, we can continue to create an environment where equity and diversity are celebrated, and artistic achievement is acknowledged and rewarded.
Community-Engaged Arts Projects
Engage with the community through our Neighbourhood Arts Ottawa program. Contact us to help support a community-engaged art project.
Media Sponsorships
We rely on in-kind agreements with local media to reach many audiences about our programming and events.
In-Kind Products and Services
Our events bring together dozens to hundreds of people from across our city, and in-kind donations are a great way to increase your visibility.
Request a meeting or sponsorship package:
Nicole Milne
Co-Leadership, Operations and Revenue Generation
Arts Ottawa Sponsorship Policy
Purpose
This policy outlines Arts Ottawa’s position on sponsorship and clarifies how we engage with external supporters. We are often approached with requests for sponsorships, naming rights, and visibility exchanges. While we value financial and in-kind support, we do not offer sponsorships in the traditional sense. Instead, we build values-based partnerships that reflect shared commitments to artists, equity, and community.
Policy Overview
Arts Ottawa does not offer sponsorship opportunities that involve standard benefits such as logo placements, tiered recognition levels, or advertising space in exchange for contributions.
Our work is rooted in collaboration and shared decision-making. We prioritize relationships with individuals, organizations, and businesses who share our mission and who want to work alongside us to support long-term impact in Ottawa’s arts community.
Requests and Inquiries
If your organization or business is interested in supporting Arts Ottawa, we invite you to connect with our team to explore a collaborative partnership that aligns with your values and ours. We are happy to discuss options for meaningful engagement that contribute to community outcomes.
For more information, please contact: info@artsottawa.ca
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the businesses and organizations that have generously supported and partnered with Arts Ottawa; their commitment to fostering a vibrant cultural landscape has made a significant impact on our community. Our sponsors and partners play a crucial role in developing a thriving arts ecosystem, allowing us to continue our mission of advancing the arts in our region.
