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COMMUNITY PARTNERS and SPONSORS
Why Sponsor
The Central Park Art Festival is made possible through the support of local businesses, community partners, and organizations who believe in the power of art, culture, and connection. We are honored to partner with Mishawaka Parks and Recreation to build a vibrant, annual event that celebrates creativity and strengthens our community.
Intentional Structure
Your support helps create a free, accessible arts experience that brings artists, families, and visitors together in the heart of Mishawaka.
Local Visibility
Sponsors receive meaningful recognition through event signage, digital promotion, and on-site presence aligned with their level of support.
Trusted Partnership
Produced in collaboration with Mishawaka Parks and Recreation, the festival is thoughtfully planned with safety, quality, and long-term growth in mind.
Flexible Opportunities
Sponsorships are customizable, allowing businesses and organizations to participate in ways that align with their values, goals, and budget.
Partnership Opportunities
On-site booth and activation spaces are limited and offered primarily to Supporting and Presenting Partners, based on availability and alignment with the festival layout.
Community Partners typically receive recognition without a physical booth. All on-site participation is curated to maintain a cohesive, welcoming environment for artists and visitors.
Booth and activation spaces are limited and offered selectively. Not all partnerships include a physical booth.
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Community Partners play a vital role in supporting the Central Park Art Festival and helping us build a welcoming, creative experience for artists and visitors. This level is designed for local businesses and organizations that want visibility and community alignment without a physical booth presence. Community Partners receive recognition on our website, social media, and select on-site signage as a valued supporter of the festival.
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Supporting Partners receive elevated visibility and meaningful engagement opportunities throughout the festival. This level is ideal for businesses and organizations seeking a stronger presence through marketing recognition and optional on-site participation. Supporting Partners are acknowledged on the festival website, social media, and select on-site signage, with limited booth or activation space available based on availability and alignment with the festival experience.
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Presenting Partners play a leading role in bringing the Central Park Art Festival to life. This top-tier partnership includes prominent branding across festival materials, high-visibility recognition on-site and online, and a dedicated booth or activation space with preferred placement. Presenting Partners are recognized as key collaborators in supporting arts, culture, and community and may participate in curated engagement opportunities designed to enhance the overall festival experience.
Mishawaka Parks
& Recreation
The Central Park Art Festival is produced in partnership with Mishawaka Parks and Recreation. Their collaboration and support help ensure the festival is thoughtfully planned, community-centered, and aligned with the city’s vision for accessible public programming.
We are grateful for their continued partnership and commitment to community spaces and cultural programming, which helps bring this event to life.
Ways to
Participate
What Partnership Looks Like in Practice
Sponsorships are thoughtfully integrated into the festival experience. Depending on partnership level, opportunities may include brand visibility, on-site presence, community engagement, and alignment with a creative, family-friendly event.
All partnerships are designed to enhance the festival atmosphere while respecting artists, visitors, and public space.
School & Youth Partnerships
The Central Park Art Festival welcomes partnerships with local schools, art programs, and youth organizations. We believe in supporting arts education and creating meaningful opportunities for students to participate in a professional, community-wide arts event.
Schools may participate through student art displays, performances, demonstrations, or other creative activations that align with the festival’s mission and layout. Participation opportunities are limited and curated to ensure a high-quality experience for artists, students, and visitors.
Educators and program leaders are invited to reach out to explore partnership opportunities.
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Schools with music, dance, or performing arts programs may participate as Performance Partners on the festival stage. This opportunity offers students a professional, community-facing performance experience in a supportive, family-friendly environment. Performances are scheduled in advance and curated to ensure quality, variety, and smooth program flow. Participating schools receive recognition on the festival website, event signage, and social media.
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Art programs, clubs, and classrooms may apply to participate as Student Showcase Partners through curated student art displays or live demonstrations. This option allows students to present their work in a professional festival setting while gaining exposure to the broader arts community. Showcase spaces are limited and designed to complement the overall festival experience. Participating schools receive acknowledgment online and on-site.
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Schools with culinary programs, booster clubs, or student organizations may participate as Fundraising & Community Activation Partners. This option may include approved fundraising activities such as baked goods sales, interactive demonstrations, or informational tables. All activities must align with festival guidelines, safety requirements, and local regulations. This opportunity offers schools a meaningful way to raise funds while engaging directly with the community.
Participation opportunities are limited and subject to approval based on space, scheduling, and alignment with the festival’s mission and logistics.
