Oakland School for the Arts (OSA) provides an immersive arts program with a comprehensive academic curriculum, preparing students to lead with imagination, vision and ingenuity. OSA students succeed; 96% of OSA’s hardworking alumni have been admitted into colleges and universities. OSA serves as a model in the worlds of arts, education and community development for how the arts can play a transformative role. OSA, in partnership with the Fox Theater and numerous businesses, schools and arts organizations, demonstrates how communities can come together to build healthy and vibrant urban centers. A public charter school, OSA serves over 600 students in grades 6 – 12. There are no tuition fees, and state funding has decreased immensely over the past five years. Private supporters help us to bridge this gap. Your generous contribution helps OSA to provide an excellent education to students and to foster a vision of effective and inspirational learning through the arts in a public school.
“The future belongs to those who find their voice. We have a natural propensity to create, to express ourselves, to make meaning of the world through artistic forms. An arts education makes full use of this wondrous human resource and creates a fertile environment in which all learning can flourish.” Donn Harris, Artistic and Executive Director, OSA
“OSA is an incubator to grow as a person” Elliot Carroll, School of Digital Media, 11th grade
“Human creativity is the ultimate economic resource.” Richard Florida, author of The Rise of the Creative Class
Photography: stevenbollman@stevenbollman.com, hcregge@oakarts.org
Oakland School for the Arts Special Events:
$10,000
• One table at OSA’s Annual Friendraiser • Exclusive OSA performance at your organization’s event • Invitation to exclusive Master Classes • 4 tickets to all pre-show VIP receptions and events • Full-page ad placement in all event programs • Recognition on posters, invitations and event signs • Acknowledgment on OSA website, in press releases and advertisements
September 2013- June 2014
Oakland School for the Arts kicks off its 11th year with an exceptional performance calendar! Each of these events will bring together the OSA community of families, arts patrons and local businesses.
A Raisin in the Sun November 14-17
A classic piece of theatre from renowned playwright Lorraine Hansberry. The Younger family faces the challenges of the 1950s: economic hardship, family loyalty and racial integration. At OSA’s Marion E. Greene Black Box Theater. Directed by Matthew Travisano.
$5,000
• Four seats at OSA’s Annual Friendraiser • Invitation to exclusive Master Classes • Four tickets to all pre-show VIP receptions and events • 1/2 page ad placement in all event programs • Recognition on posters, invitations and event signs • Acknowledgment on OSA website, in press releases and advertisements
OSA presents Fame February 14-17
OSA’s annual musical production, the story of an inner city performing arts school and the drama that goes with ambition, talent, and growing up. At the majestic Scottish Rite Auditorium. Directed by Becky Potter and Matthew Travisano.
Friendraiser: OSA Jazz at Yoshi’s Oakland March 18
Join us at the world-class jazz venue for an evening with the OSA jazz players and special guests. Under the direction of Atemu Aton.
The Vocal Show at the Fox Theater May 2
OSA’s award-winning vocalists put on their annual show in their home venue, the glorious Fox Theater. Complete with special effects, video projection and large choir power, this always sold-out show promises to be inspiring and riveting. Under the direction of Cava Menzies.
OSA’s Got Talent at the Fox Theater June 4
Again on our home turf, OSA hosts the first annual regional talent show. Performers from all over the Bay Area, along with their host OSA students, show us their talent and drive. This will be an annual event so be sure to get in on the ground floor. Under the direction of Michael Berry-Berlinski.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Event sponsorship offers you the opportunity to reach a wide variety of constituencies, while aligning your company with one of the region’s leading arts and educational institutions for middle school and high school students.
$25,000
• Two tickets to OSA’s exclusive Governor’s Gala in May • One table at OSA’s Annual Friendraiser • Exclusive OSA performance at your organization’s event • Invitation to exclusive OSA Master Classes • 10 tickets to all pre-show VIP receptions and events • Full-page ad placement in all event programs • Recognition on posters, invitations and event signs • Acknowledgment on OSA website, in press releases and advertisements
$2,500
• Two seats at OSA’s Annual Friendraiser • Two tickets to all pre-show VIP receptions and events • 1/4 page ad placement in all event programs • Recognition on posters, invitations and event signs • Acknowledgment on OSA website, in press releases and advertisements
$1,000
• Two tickets to all events • 1/4 page ad placement in all event programs • Recognition on posters, invitations and event signs • Acknowledgment on OSA website, in press releases and advertisements
For sponsorship information, contact Kathryn Keslosky at 510-873-8819 or via kkeslosky@oakarts.org