Fuel the Story. Sponsor Community Art.
Fuel the Story. Sponsor Community Art.
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Put your brand at the center of Detroit's creative movement. Support 5 of Michigan's most promising artists as they create local history live during a high-energy 48-hour sprint, community auction, and block party.
Art-Up Weekend is hosted in partnership with Garage Cultural, our 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor. All sponsorships can be tax-deductible.
Our Mission: Share and Preserve Community Stories.
Our Mission: Share and Preserve Community Stories.
Southwast Detroit is a tapestry of vibrant cultures, decades of history, and resilient community stories. But too often, these local narratives are lost to time. Art-Up Weekend was founded to change that.
By partnering with local businesses, we're building a living, breathing archive of our neighborhood. Over 48 hours, our featured artists will translate real stories shared by Detroit residents into monumental works of physical art. This isn't just about placing a logo on a banner. It's about actively funding the preservation of our cultural heritage and putting real dollars directly into the hands of working local creators.
Only 5 Spots Remaining
Only 5 Spots Remaining
Best For: Local independent retail shops, cafes, and community-minded businesses.
Core Impact: Directly funds our general Artist Stipend Pool, guaranteeing baseline compensation for all 5 participating creators.
Key Benefits
2 VIP All-Access Passes: Invites to the exclusive Friday Night Artist Kickoff Dinner and private Sunday VIP Lounge (complimentary food/drinks).
Physical Program Ad: A 1/2-page color advertisement in our premium printed event program.
Community Logo Placement: Your logo on our website, official volunteer/staff T-shirts, and the main physical step-and-repeat backdrop.
Gift Bag Placement: Drop your business's physical coupons, menu, or swag into all artist, volunteer, and VIP gift bags.
Only 3 Spots Remaining
Only 3 Spots Remaining
Best For: Fast-growing local brands, startups, and regional agencies looking for deep community alignment.
Core Impact: Elevates the production, livestreaming capabilities, and digital reach of the artists' stories to a statewide audience.
Key Upgraded Benefits
4 VIP All-Access Passes: Bring your core team or key clients to the Friday Dinner and Sunday VIP Lounge.
Physical Program Ad: Prominent full-page color advertisement.
Dedicated Social Feature: Standalone high-production spotlight on our Instagram and LinkedIn channels.
Includes all lower-tier benefits (Web, T-shirt, step-and-repeat, and gift bag placements).
Exclusive (Only 1 Available)
Exclusive (Only 1 Available)
Best For: A premier local partner wanting maximum physical presence and exclusive on-site curation authority.
Core Impact: Directly sponsors the raw materials and entire creative process of one specific featured artist.
Exclusive Signature Benefits:
8 VIP All-Access Passes: A full corporate table for our VIP weekend events.
Easel & Workstation Branding: Your business name and logo co-branded directly on the physical easel of a featured artist for the entire 48 hours.
"Sponsor's Choice" Award Presenter: Present an award for the favorite work of art as voted on by the sponsors on Sunday morning and co-present the award live on stage before the auction closes.
Sunday Block Party Pop-Up: Dedicated space to set up a promotional footprint or product sampling station at our high-traffic block party.
Includes all lower-tier digital, social, and print benefits.
Commission a Masterpiece for Your Space
Commission a Masterpiece for Your Space
Our elite Commissioner's Circle is tailored specifically for corporate partners looking to combine high-impact community philanthropy with premium office design. This single, exclusive partnership includes event-wide naming rights ("Art-Up Weekend, Presented by [Your Brand]") and a custom, large-scale original artwork commissioned directly from our featured artists to be permanently installed in your corporate headquarters, office lobby, or public space.
Full Sponsorship Package
Full Sponsorship Package
ArtUp_Weekend_Sponsorship.pdfThe Sponsor Journey: What Happens Next?
The Sponsor Journey: What Happens Next?
Step 1: Submit Your Pledge Inquiry
Step 1: Submit Your Pledge Inquiry
Fill out our simple interest form below. Our sponsorship team will confirm availability for your selected tier within 24 hours.
Step 2: Smooth Processing & Documentation
Step 2: Smooth Processing & Documentation
Our 501(c)(3) fiscal partner, Garage Cultural, will immediately issue a professional, tax-deductible invoice and tax receipt for your records.
Step 3: Direct Onboarding & Integration
Step 3: Direct Onboarding & Integration
We will schedule a quick, 15-minute Sponsor Welcome & Media Kit Alignment Call to collect your vector logos, discuss your VIP passes, and coordinate your digital and physical assets for our September print deadline.
Alternative Pathways: In-Kind & Individual Support
Alternative Pathways: In-Kind & Individual Support
Southwest Detroit In-Kind Partners
Southwest Detroit In-Kind Partners
Feed the Movement
Are you a local restaurant, cafe, or beverage brand? Keeping artists, volunteers, and crew fed and caffeinated for 48 continuous hours is a massive undertaking. We love partnering with local kitchens for catered meals, snacks, water, and coffee. We offer tailored marketing and print recognition for all physical food and beverage donations.
Support with a General Donation
Support with a General Donation
Empower Local Artists
You don't have to be a business owner to protect Detroit's creative legacy. Every dollar counts. All general individual donations are processed securely by our venue partner, The Deep End Cafe & Gallery, and go 100% directly toward the artists, purchasing essential art supplies, and keeping our community block party free and accessible to the public.
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