Sponsor Folkestone's first artist-led festival
Open Art Folke is a community of artists, designers and makers who live or work in Folkestone. Every so often, we turn our studios, along with shops and other public spaces across town, into places that inspire, educate and connect people.
Why support us
If it wasn't for sponsorship and donations, we would not be able to do what we do—simple as. Sponsoring Open Art Folke pays for printed programmes, our marketing costs, and low/subsidised entry fees for artists who couldn't otherwise take part. Your support also helps to keep OAF ticket-free and open to all.
In return, your business gets exposure across Folkestone during the festival, with your brand featured in programmes carried by thousands of visitors. It will also be visible online and advertised at our opening event. This is an opportunity to play a visible role in something that matters to this town, in front of an engaged, regional audience.
Our sponsors
Current
- Club (opens in a new tab)
- SD Projects (opens in a new tab)
- Art4Site (opens in a new tab)
- Folksey Community Glass (opens in a new tab)
- Docker Brewery (opens in a new tab)
- Creative Folkestone (opens in a new tab)
- Objectables (opens in a new tab)
- Folkestone Town Council (opens in a new tab)
- Roger De Haan Charitable Trust (opens in a new tab)
Previous
- Inspiring Interiors (opens in a new tab)
- Folkestone Fringe (opens in a new tab)
- Kollektive (opens in a new tab)
- Pomus (opens in a new tab)
- Screen South (opens in a new tab)
- Vanessa Clark Arts (opens in a new tab)
- Petticoat Lane Emporium (opens in a new tab)
- Bounce Vintage (opens in a new tab)
- Jonathan Burlow Architects (opens in a new tab)
- Folkestone Harbour and Seafront Development Co (opens in a new tab)
Are you one of the foundations or brands named here? Thank you. We couldn’t have done it without you.
What sponsors get
| Benefit | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advert in printed programme | Full page | Half page | Small |
| Mention on the OAF website | Included | Included | Included |
| Social media coverage in the run-up and during the festival | Included | Included | Included |
| Invitations to the opening party | Included | Included | Included |
| First refusal on the same sponsorship the following year | Included | Included | Included |
| Mention in press releases | Included | Included | Not included |
| Mid-festival sponsor tour with a committee member | Included | Not included | Not included |
Prices and exact allocations will be confirmed to you by the fundraising team. The list above covers standard benefits available across tiers. Sponsorship packages are for a single festival year. Sponsors with first refusal are contacted ahead of each festival cycle.
Become a sponsor
To discuss sponsoring OAF, please email Jackie. We'll chat through what your support helps us achieve and how your brand will be highlighted, and we'll answer any questions.
Buy us a coffee
Donating, however you can, helps to keep the lights on, prepare for the upcoming festival cycle, and support local creatives in making and showcasing their work.
Buy the OAF team a coffeeOpens in a new tab
Other ways to support us
Sponsorship isn't the only way to help Open Art Folke continue offering its services to the local creative community. We're always looking for:
- Venues. Cafés, shops, studios, community halls, restaurants, or unusual spaces willing to host art, events or performances during the festival.
- Equipment loans. Always on the lookout for plinths, screens, lighting, projectors and AV.
- Volunteer time and skills. Our extended committee is responsible for most of the work, but we often need help with invigilation, installation, photography, videography and guiding visitors.
If you'd be up for offering any of that, it would make Becca and Thurle, and all of us at Open Art incredibly grateful. Please reach out to let us know.
