The Event


Thursday, May 9, 2019 • Gala 6PM • After-Party 9PM

Artscape Daniels Launchpad • 130 Queens Quay E., 4th Floor, East Tower

On May 9th, join 500+ guests at CreativeTO, a creative black-tie gala celebrating inspiring local creative talent and the visionary philanthropic leaders who support the arts and artists within our city. Experience this spectacular art party at Artscape Daniels Launchpad, Toronto’s exciting new hub for creative production, collaboration and entrepreneurship overlooking Lake Ontario. Launchpad is a first-of-its-kind 30,000 sq. ft. facility designed to support emerging and established artists, designers and creatives to succeed like never before. Launchpad offers access to a wide range of creative production studios with the latest tech and equipment, co-working and meeting spaces. Sample incredible food and cocktails, express your creativity on the dance floor and immerse yourself in innovative contemporary art and performance. If late night is your thing, the After-Party features a live DJ and more after hours indulgences.

We’re so excited to have one of Canada’s greatest voices, award-winning jazz vocalist, Molly Johnson performing at CreativeTO! With her highly anticipated new album, “Meaning To Tell Ya,” produced by multiple GRAMMY Award-winning producer Larry Klein, just released, you’ll get to hear selections from this intriguing mix of jazz, funk, soul and groove live and up close! Johnson has graced the international stage performing for some of the world’s most prominent figures, including the Prince and late Princess of Wales, Nelson Mandela and legendary producer and trumpeter Quincy Jones.

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Program

6:00 PM

Gala begins

7:00 PM

Brief remarks

9:00 PM

After-party begins

*Gala ticket holders receive complimentary entry to the After-Party. Individual After-Party tickets are available for purchase.

DRESS CODE Creative black-tie – think everything from denim tuxedos and coloured suits to bright lips and statement jewellery. We encourage guests to wear items designed and made by local creatives. PARKING Paid parking is available underground at 130 Queens Quay East, accessible from Richardson Street and at street level in front of Corus Quay or at the Loblaws on the corner of Jarvis and Queens Quay. TRANSIT Artscape Daniels Launchpad is easily accessed via TTC by the 6 Bay or 75 Sherbourne buses. It is a 15 minute walk south on Jarvis from Union Station.

Honourees


Robert and Julia Foster

CreativeTO will celebrate long term former Chairman, Robert Foster, who was instrumental in helping Artscape ‘reach for the stars,’ as he does now so well as Chair of both TO Live and Business for the Arts. We could not celebrate leadership and community achievement without jointly saluting Robert’s wife, Julia Foster C.M., who has also chaired many of our largest and most vital arts organizations.  Photo: George Pimentel/Getty Images

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Sponsorships



MAJOR SPONSOR


$25,000 • 2 Available

The Major Sponsor level receives the highest level of promotional exposure while attaching its name to Toronto’s largest arts-focused city-building fundraiser.

Purchase Sponsorship

Hospitality

  • 14 Gala Tickets (includes entrance to After-Party)
  • Branded VIP lounge area
  • Exclusive tour of Artscape Daniels Launchpad or your choice of Artscape’s 11 properties
  • Access to select Artscape events for one year, including but not limited to: performances, exhibitions, groundbreakings, and VIP events

Promotions

  • Prominent recognition in all print and digital promotional and event press materials including invitations, attendee communications and on ticket portals
  • Prominent social media recognition
  • Feature article on artscape.ca shared widely through social media and eNews
  • Prominent logo placement on CreativeTO.ca for 1 year
  • Recognition in Toronto Artscape Foundation’s 2019 Annual Report and online sponsor listing

Onsite Recognition

  • Onstage shout-out during remarks
  • Logo branded step and repeat
  • Prominent logo recognition on event signage, multi-media presentations/projections and gala program
  • Opportunity to creatively activate your brand on-site


EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL MEDIA LAB SPONSOR


$20,000 • 1 Available

The Digital Media Lab Sponsor will receive prominent promotional exposure, particularly within the state-of-the-art Digital Media Lab. Guests are encouraged to explore the Digital Media Lab to experience immersive installations in the visual effects, recording and photography studios. As Digital Media Lab Sponsor, you will have the opportunity to activate your brand onsite in an interactive way that is both engaging and entertaining for guests.

Purchase Sponsorship

Hospitality

  • 10 Gala Tickets (includes entrance to After-Party)
  • Exclusive tour of Artscape Daniels Launchpad or your choice of Artscape’s 11 properties
  • Access to select Artscape events for one year, including but not limited to: performances, exhibitions, groundbreakings, and VIP events
  • Branded VIP lounge area

Promotions

  • Recognition in most print and digital promotional and event press materials including invitations, attendee communications and on ticket portals.
  • Social media recognition
  • Logo placement on CreativeTO.ca for 1 year
  • Recognition in Toronto Artscape Foundation’s 2019 Annual Report and online sponsor listing

Onsite Recognition

  • Onstage shout-out during remarks
  • Prominent logo recognition within the Digital Media Lab
  • Opportunity to creatively activate your brand on-site within the Digital Media Lab


STUDIO SPONSOR


$15,000 • 5 Available

Studio Sponsors will receive notable promotional exposure within the Creative Production Studios where guests are encouraged to mix, mingle and explore behind the scenes of Artscape Daniels Launchpad. As a Studio Sponsor, you will have the opportunity to activate your brand onsite in a unique and engaging way in one of our 5 studio spaces: Textiles + Fashion, Fine Metals + Jewellery, Woodworking, Digital Fabrication, Electronics + Hardware.

Purchase Sponsorship

Hospitality

  • 10 Gala Tickets (includes entrance to After-Party)
  • Exclusive tour of Artscape Daniels Launchpad or your choice of Artscape’s 11 properties
  • Access to select Artscape events for one year, including but not limited to: performances, exhibitions, groundbreakings, and VIP events
  • Access to VIP lounge area

Promotions

  • Recognition in most print and digital promotional and event press materials including invitations, attendee communications and on ticket portals.
  • Social media recognition
  • Logo placement on CreativeTO.ca for 1 year
  • Recognition in Toronto Artscape Foundation’s 2019 Annual Report and online sponsor listing

Onsite Recognition

  • Onstage shout-out during remarks
  • Prominent logo recognition in one of our 5 studio spaces
  • Opportunity to creatively activate your brand on-site in one of our 5 studio spaces


AFTER-PARTY SPONSOR


The After-Party Sponsor will receive significant promotional exposure at the CreativeTO After-Party where Gala guests and After-Party guests dance the night away, enjoy late night eats, delicious cocktails and spectacular views of the cityscape from The Commons’ balcony.

SOLD

Hospitality

  • 2 Gala Tickets (includes entrance to After-Party)
  • 10 After Party Tickets
  • Exclusive tour of Artscape Daniels Launchpad
  • Access to select Artscape events for one year, including but not limited to: performances, exhibitions, groundbreakings, and VIP events

Promotions

  • Recognition in print and digital promotional and event press materials including invitations, attendee communications and on ticket portals.
  • Social media recognition
  • Logo placement on CreativeTO.ca for 1 year
  • Recognition in Toronto Artscape Foundation’s 2019 Annual Report and online sponsor listing

Onsite Recognition

  • Prominent logo recognition on event signage, multi-media presentations/projections at After-Party
  • Opportunity to creatively activate your brand on-site at the After-Party


SUPPORTING SPONSOR


$10,000

The Supporting Sponsors package is perfect for corporate hosting. Enjoy a night of networking with 500+ city-building enthusiasts!

Purchase Sponsorship

Hospitality

  • 10 Gala Tickets (includes entrance to After-Party)
  • Exclusive tour of Artscape Daniels Launchpad
  • Access to select Artscape events for one year, including but not limited to: performances, exhibitions, groundbreakings, and VIP events

Promotions

  • Recognition in print and digital promotional and event press materials
  • Social media recognition
  • Logo placement on CreativeTO.ca for 1 year
  • Recognition in Toronto Artscape Foundation’s 2019 Annual Report and online sponsor listing

Onsite Recognition

  • Logo recognition on event signage, multi-media presentations/projections and gala program

Tickets



TICKET PACKAGE


$5,000

  • 10 Gala Tickets (includes entrance to After-Party)
  • Name recognition on event signage, multi-media presentations/projections and gala program
  • Name recognition in Toronto Artscape Foundation’s 2019 Annual Report and online sponsor listing

Purchase Tickets

GALA TICKET


$500

  • Admission at 6:00 PM, includes admission to After-Party
  • Includes open bar, plentiful food stations, passed hors d’oeuvres, with premium entertainment and immersive art experiences

Purchase Tickets

After-Party


If late night is your thing, when the Gala ends, the After-Party begins! Guests will dance the night away with DJ entertainment while enjoying late night eats, an open bar and spectacular views of the CN Tower from The Commons’ balcony. Please note, gala tickets include entrance to the After-Party and individual After-Party tickets are available for purchase. Photo: Garrison McArthur

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Committee


Photo: Garrison McArthur

Honourary Co-Chairs

Karen Kain, C.C. Veronica Tennant, C.C.

Honourary Committee

Josh Basseches Marah Braye Antoni Cimolino, C.M. Dr. Sara Diamond Anita Gaffney Piers Handling, O.C. Barry Hughson Stephan Jost Alexander Neef Janice Price Anthony Sargent Dr. Peter Simon Clyde Wagner

Committee Co-Chairs

Melanie Foster Noorez Lalani

Committee

Leesa Butler John Campbell Mitchell Cohen Nina Duras Clarence Ford Nicole Foster Fatimah Gilani Anthony Graham Lauren Granatstein Jeff Hull Raja Khanna Kulin Matchhar Judy Matthews Colleen Moorehead Paul Morassutti Susan Pigott Karim Rahemtulla Kathryn Randle Christie Schemmer Sonja Smits

Contact


Have a sponsorship idea? Want to talk about a customized package? Interested in providing in-kind sponsorship of goods or services? We would love to hear from you.

Event Information, Tickets and Sponsorship


Courtney Boost

Assistant Manager, Fund Development cboost@artscape.ca 416-456-3171

Media Inquiries


Ira Lamcja

Communications Manager ilamcja@artscape.ca 647-964-5974