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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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
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
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