Corporate Giving
Wharton Center is privileged to have the support of a committed group of corporate sponsors. These partnerships allow Wharton Center to continue providing a lineup of diverse programming and grow our educational programming throughout the state of Michigan. Our sponsors help the curtain to rise and fall each evening! We think that is good for our business, their business, and our community. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a sponsor at Wharton Center, call Wharton Center Development today at 517-353-4640.
There are many great reasons to get in the act at Wharton Center, here are just a few:
- REACH YOUR TARGET MARKET. People with high levels of education and disposable income–business and community leaders–participate in the arts as patrons and donors. Forty-one percent of the U.S. population attends live arts (compared to 37 percent who attend sports events) with 77 percent of this audience having attended graduate school and 65 percent earning more than $50,000 per year. Annually, between 125,000 and 200,000 attend Wharton Center performances.
- POLISH YOUR CORPORATE IMAGE. Your company will be associated with the quality of the world-renowned artists who entertain and educate at Wharton Center.
- ENHANCE OUR COMMUNITY. A thriving, active community makes mid-Michigan attractive to your employees, new recruits, and clients. By making the arts possible at Wharton Center, you contribute to and improve the community's quality of life.
- EDUCATE OUR CHILDREN. Each year, over 30,000 school children participate in Wharton Center's arts education programs.
- WIN VALUABLE RECOGNITION. As a sponsor, your company or organization will be recognized in all print publications and advertisements that promote "your show," in pre-performance announcements, and year-long recognition in Curtain Call…just to name a few.
- REWARD THE PEOPLE WHO ARE IMPORTANT TO YOUR BUSINESS. Your company will have the opportunity to make your sponsored performance extra-special for your clients or employees. Sponsors receive prime seating preference for performances and also the opportunity to host unique receptions at Wharton Center with no rental charge.
Corporate Sponsors
One of our many sponsors
To successfully provide much of the programing we do, we rely heavily on our corporate partners. We thank those who help underwrite our efforts.
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