Sponsorships
2025-2026 Exhibitions & Events
Sponsorship has a significant impact on Co events and exhibitions. Key impacts include:
- Crucial Financial Support
- Enhanced Visibility and Brand Exposure
- Networking Opportunities
- Targeted Marketing
- Positive Brand Association
- Product or Service Showcase
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Employee Engagement
- And Data and Analytics
Let us work with you to establish clear expectations and goals for your Sponsorship to maximize mutual benefits and ensure a successful partnership.
Exhibition
Biennial Juried Members Show 2025
Sep 12-Oct 11, 2025
This community celebration features over 100+ local and Ohio artists, with cash awards and recognition prizes; as well as The Co’s first-time-artist onboarding workshop led by fellow artists, and drop-in tours on evenings and weekends, giving audiences the chance to hear directly from the artists themselves.
PRESENTING SPONSOR EXCLUSIVE – $5,000
ARTIST AWARDS – $3,000
FIRST TIME ARTIST WORKSHOP & MEMBERSHIP FUND – $1,500
EDUCATION & PUBLIC PROGRAMS – $1,500
Benefits include gallery wall, print, digital, and podium recognition.
Events
The Art Dinner 2025
Early October, 2025
An Unforgettable Culinary & Artistic Experience
The Co’s exclusive, annual, 100-person, secret location, star chef, sit-down, 6-course + wine pairings benefit dinner and art experience!
Sponsors also enjoy a private tasting event where you’ll meet the visionary chef behind this year’s Art Dinner—an immersive encounter with the process, inspirations, and dedication to merging art and cuisine.
Join us to support The Co’s mission while savoring Dayton’s most eclectic art and food experience.
MAIN EVENT SPONSORS – $10,000 each
- Presenting Sponsor (1)
- Chef Sponsor (1)
ARTIST PERFORMANCE SPONSOR (1) – $5,000
TASTEMAKERS (20) – $3,000 per duo
Benefits include print, digital and podium recognition; private experience with Chef and Artist/Performer; and Event Tickets.
The Dayton Art Fair
Fri, Sat & Sun, Feb 13, 14 & 15, 2026
Featuring The Dayton Art Champion Honors Reception, Silent & Live Auctions, and 30+ Dayton and Ohio artist and art gallery booths + food and drink specials from The Co’s Arcade neighbors, GATHER by Ghostlight, 6888 Incubator Kitchen, and Table 33, along with food trucks, live artist demos, and entertainment.
Designed to connect audiences directly with the artists living and working in our community, the event will also include outreach to underserved audiences through free bus and admission vouchers in partnership with RTA and Dayton Metro Library.
Art Partners
- Black Palette Gallery
- Dayton Printmaker’s Cooperative
- Dayton Society of Artists
- Edward A. Dixon Gallery
- Sugarcreek Photo Gallery
MAIN EVENT SPONSORS – $10,000 each
- Presenting Sponsor (1)
- Media Sponsor (1)
- Admission Sponsors (2)
SPECIAL MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES – $3,000 each
- VIP Lovers Lounge
- Dayton Art Champion Award
SECTION SPONSORS – $1,500 each
- Affordable Art Mini-Fair (1)
- Silent Auction Sponsor (1)
- LIVE Auction Sponsor (1)
Benefits include print, digital, and podium recognition and event tickets.
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