PALATE TO PALETTE 2013 Sponsorship Prospectus

December 6, 2013

The Venue McCOLL CENTER FOR VISUAL ART McColl Center for Visual Art is a nationally acclaimed, non-profit contemporary art center dedicated to connecting art and artists with the community. Located in a historic, neo-Gothic church in Uptown Charlotte, the Center houses nine artist studios and over 5,000 square feet of gallery space, hosting artists from across the region, nation and world. Artists inspire critical thinking and positive change. They interpret the past and invent the future. McColl Center for Visual Art’s residency program offers artists a place to live, work and engage the Charlotte community.

The Event PALATE TO PALETTE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 at 7PM More than just another wine-and-cheese art opening, Palate to Palette is the signature annual event of the Contemporaries of McColl Center for Visual Art. This lively event pairs six artists with six different wines and spirits to form a unique relationship; a pairing of wine and art! Designed to take ticket holders on a journey for the senses, the event also features live music, delectable treats and creative cocktails. Now in its sixth year, Palate to Palette has truly earned its reputation as a "can't miss" event in Charlotte.

The Audience The Contemporaries of McColl Center for Visual Art are a vibrant, diverse group of art enthusiasts and artists whose events provide an exciting social avenue for exploration of contemporary art. Each member shares a desire to be an active participant of contemporary culture through intellectual stimulation combined with a seriously great party. Expected attendance at Palate to Palette 2013 is 375 of Charlotte’s young and young at heart. Palate to Palette 2012 sold out (to the disappointment of many) and generated more than $12,600 in art sales, 70% of which goes directly to the artist.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND BENEFITS MAGNUM SPONSOR- MICHAEL J. BOYLE & EMILY B. ARDREY (One other available) $5,000 and above ($300 in goods and services provided) 10 tickets to Palate to Palette with reserved seating in an artist’s studio Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on signage and during remarks night of event Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on Save the Date (2,500 mailed), printed invitation (2,500 mailed) and video invitation Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on mccollcenter.org with logo and link to business website if applicable Recognition as Presenting Sponsor in the Center’s monthly e-newsletter for the month of November that reaches approximately 6,200 addresses

PALETTE SPONSOR (Five available) $1,000 to $4,999 ($240 in goods and services provided) 8 tickets to Palate to Palette with reserved seating in an artist’s studio Recognition as Palette Sponsor on signage and during remarks night of event Recognition as Palette Sponsor on Save the Date (2,500 mailed), printed invitation (2,500 mailed) and video invitation Recognition as Palette Sponsor on mccollcenter.org with logo and link to business website if applicable Recognition as Palette Sponsor in the Center’s monthly e-newsletter for the month of November that reaches approximately 6,200 addresses

VINO SPONSOR $500 to $999 ($180 in goods and services provided) 6 tickets to Palate to Palette with reserved seating in an artist’s studio Recognition as a Vino Sponsor on signage, program and during remarks night of event Recognition as a Vino sponsor on mccollcenter.org Recognition as a Vino sponsor in the Center’s monthly e-newsletter for the month of November that reaches approximately 6,200 addresses

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE HOST $250 ($120 in goods and services provided) 4 tickets to the event with reserved seating in artist’s studio Recognition as Host Sponsor on signage and program Recognition as sponsor in the Center’s monthly e-newsletter for the month of November that reaches approximately 6,200 addresses

HUNGRY ARTIST SPONSOR Hungry Artist Sponsors are restaurants, cafés, caterers and other food vendors who provide food for one or more stations located throughout the building during the event. Hungry Artist Sponsors provide canapés, hors’ d’oeuvres or desserts in-kind for at least 250 people at each station they sponsor. The Center will provide these sponsors with a tax receipt equal to the true market value of the goods donated to the event. Hungry Artist Sponsors will receive: 4 tickets to Palate to Palette ($120 value) Recognition as Hungry Artist Sponsor on signage, program and during remarks night of event Recognition on mccollcenter.org Recognition as sponsor in the Center’s monthly e-newsletter for the month of November that reaches approximately 6,200 addresses 721 NORTH TRYON STREET 704-332-5535 MCCOLLCENTER.ORG