Saturday and Sunday, February 1 - 2, 2025
Opening Night Friday, January 31, 2025

Saturday and Sunday,
February 1-2, 2025
Opening Night Friday,
January 31, 2025

Become an ArtFest Sponsor

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"According to recent surveys, 78% of companies have found
that participating in festivals provides the ideal environment
for experiential sampling and brand awareness, leading to a significant and measurable impact on consumer sales of their product or service. Additionally, a whopping 70% of consumers express a higher likelihood of purchasing a product or brand after experiencing it at an event."

IEG — Leading the way in sponsorship consulting, valuation, measurement and strategy (www.Sponsorship.com)

Sponsorship, also known as Event Marketing, offers a unique and dynamic approach to complement a company's marketing mix of digital advertising, social media, TV, radio, and print. It creates valuable experiences that drive consideration and purchases among diverse audiences, transcending age, gender, and ethnicity.

ArtFest Fort Myers is
Experiential Marketing at its Best

By becoming an ArtFest sponsor, you'll gain a distinctive and targeted opportunity to reach over 90,000 consumers in a relaxed, personal, and buying-oriented environment.

Branding, direct sales, and entertainment are often the top three objectives for companies seeking sponsorship. At ArtFest Fort Myers, we offer customized sponsorship packages that encompass all these components, ensuring your goals are effectively met.

ArtFest Fort Myers Sponsors Get Results

Review our latest Sponsor Report

Download latest sponsor report (PDF)

At ArtFest Fort Myers, we are dedicated to fulfilling your marketing objectives. We offer turn-key activation, ensuring a seamless experience for your brand at our outdoor fine art festival. We understand the importance of collaboration and value your input as we work together to achieve your marketing goals. Rest assured, we will create customized proposals explicitly tailored to meet your company's objectives.

Interested in Becoming an ArtFest Fort Myers Sponsor?

We will make it easy for you to support your community and meet your marketing and business objectives. For more information, call Kathryn Robinson Kinsey at 239-768-3602, email Kathryn.Kinsey@ArtFestFortMyers.com, or use the handy online contact form.

Level of Sponsorship

The sponsorship level you choose determines the comprehensive package details, which can include turn-key activation, exclusive naming rights to festival venues, multi-day promotion for your brand throughout the festival, extensive on-site presence at the art festival, media and website inclusion, VIP Club entertainment packages, and a range of additional benefits.

ArtFest Fort Myers sponsor levels include:
  • Supporting sponsors:  Category-exclusive companies with
    on-festival-site marketing rights.
  • Festival Sponsors: Includes trolley sponsors, volunteer sponsors, and other festival support services.
  • On-site Mobile Marketing: Limited availability for mobile marketing opportunities.
  • Media Partners: Collaborate with us as a media partner for extensive exposure.
  • In-Kind Suppliers: Contribute goods or services to support the festival.
  • Art Education Outreach Underwriters: Support our art education outreach programs.
  • VIP Club: Gain exclusive access to the VIP Club and its benefits.

Choose the sponsorship level that best aligns with your goals and enjoy the unique advantages and visibility of being an ArtFest Fort Myers sponsor.

Questions about Sponsorship?

We're here to help. If you need assistance, call 239-768-3602, or email Kathryn.Kinsey@ArtFestFortMyers.com, or you can use our online contact form.

Demographics - 90,000+ attendees

  • 47% 35 - 54 years old
  • 65% College graduates
  • 64% Female
  • 72% Purchased artwork
  • 99% Extremely Satisfied or Satisfied with their ArtFest Fort Myers experience
  • 97% Will attend ArtFest Fort Myers again
  • 89% Florida Residents; 29% Seasonal Residents; 11% Visitors
  • 75% Lee County; 14% Collier County

What the Attendees Say

"We love ArtFest the most of all art shows"

"The riverfront location is ideal"

"Great size -- not too big -- not too small"

"Unique variety of artists"

"Always high quality yet affordable too"

On a scale of 1 - 5 attendees rated

Quality of Art - 4.9

Variety of Art - 4.7

What the Artists Say

88% of artists will reapply for following year (but only about 60% are re-accepted as the competition is fierce)

95% will recommend ArtFest to fellow artists

"Wonderful crowds - you guys bring out community support."

"Thank you so much ... I had a great show, my best two-day show ever."

"Staff is great — very welcoming and great energy!"

"Best show layout and site we have ever seen."

"I wish other shows were more like this one."

"Artist services are all first-rate — breakfast, bathrooms, water, and booth sitters."

"I have been doing shows for years and have never come across such a sensibly,
well-run show ...  a staff that is so genuinely warm, kind and accommodating."

"Keep it free to the public."

SAVE THE DATE FOR 2025!

Saturday and Sunday, February 1-2, 2025

Opening Night Friday, January 31

On the waterfront in historic downtown Fort Myers

Phone: 239-768-3602

Email: info@artfestfortmyers.com

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Boutique Show • 60 Fine Artists
Great Food & Beverages
Youth Art Activities

March 9 & 10, 2024
10am to 4pm
Babcock Ranch

We're delighted to have helped Babcock Ranch launch this show with artists of the quality you enjoy every year at ArtFest Fort Myers.

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