SPONSORING THE RINGLING

Corporate sponsors of The Ringling enjoy many benefits including a presence at Ringling events.

For Sharon Prizant, managing director and director of marketing of Cumberland Advisors Inc., a leading investment management firm based in Sarasota, supporting The Ringling means more than recognition. Sponsors have the opportunity to help facilitate the work of the Museum in engaging new and exciting exhibitions, performances, and commissioned works that enrich the lives of the hundreds of thousands of people who visit every year.

Cumberland Advisors’ sponsorship has been critical in supporting performance art and The Ringling’s Art of Our Time initiative. However, for Prizant the sponsorship has been about promoting arts and culture in the community. As a corporate sponsor of The Ringling, an organization becomes part of the initiatives that contribute to the cultural richness of the Sarasota community.

Why did Cumberland Advisors choose to become a sponsor of The Ringling?

The Ringling offers something for everyone from the Circus Museum to Mable Ringling’s Rose Garden, the Bolger Playspace and the Ca’ d’Zan mansion. There is something that appeals to just about any interest. The Ringling is also very community oriented and offers programming for all age groups, which is increasingly important for us grandparents who have grandchildren visiting on a regular basis.

Throughout my career, I have worked in non-profit organizations that have included museums as well as theaters. Therefore, I understand the arts and the type of support that arts organizations require. Supporting arts organizations enriches the community that you live in. You win, the organization you are sponsoring wins, and everyone who visits and enjoys their experience at the museum wins. So it is a win, win, win. A little bit of support goes a long way, and if one organization starts to show support, others will follow to create something great. –

Sharon Prizant