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Welcome to ~Night at the Indies~ - home to independent artists of all genres.
Our mission is to celebrate art, build community, create revenue for independent artists and have fun!"
~Night at the Indies~ is an independent, live multimedia event which happens once a month in Toronto & Vancouver.
"The expansion of ~Night at the Indies~ is an important step in this initiative's growth and will enable youth and filmmakers beyond Toronto to benefit from the unique opportunity to collaborate, share knowledge and experience, and to develop professional networks and mentor / contacts with other artists and filmmakers". "There really is nothing like ~Night at the Indies~ happening anywhere else in Toronto. This initiative fills a gap in existing community work and amongst artists by providing space for young and emerging artists to connect and collaborate while encouraging real grassroots development of arts communities."
~ Tia Dafnos, Chairperson, Youth Action Network
"Please keep me up-to-date with all the upcoming ~Night at the Indies~. They have always been amazing!"
~ Rachel Punwassie, audience member
Who We Are:
~Night at the Indies~ was established in 2005 as a non-profit artist collective in Toronto. ~Night at the Indies~ Vancouver was launched in 2008. We hope to start a collective in Montreal and Halifax in 2009 and in Winnipeg in 2010. In 2011 we intend to expand internationally. Click here to learn more about our organization.
Overview:
The main objective of our monthly multi-media events is to showcase a combination of independent films, local spoken word performances, music, photography and other art forms, focusing on artists who are ethnic minorities, women, youth, people of colour, lesbian/gay/bi/trans, differently-abled, and from first nations and other marginalized communities. When possible artists attend the events to share their art and provide audience members with an opportunity to converse about their creative process, challenges, rewards, etc. Each event includes film and other art forms involving issues of homophobia, social concerns, oppression and human rights issues that have inspired artists to take a stance.
When:
~Night At The Indies~ is a monthly event generally held the last Tuesday of each month (in Toronto) and every second Wednesday (in Vancouver). We enjoy collaborating and co-sponsoring with other artist communities.
Contact:
info@nightattheindies.com or 416.519.9800
~Night at the Indies Sponsorship
It is the generous support that we receive from our sponsors that make our events possible. In exchange for their financial support, sponsors are provided with a 100% deductible marketing/advertising receipt. We tailor each sponsorship package to your needs and level of involvement. Additionally, we have available a presenting sponsor category.
What We Offer
- The ability to reach a vibrant demographic through a unique monthly festival
- Extensive up-to-date online exposure
- Customized marketing and promotional opportunities - we work with you!
- A 100% business deduction Tax Receipt
- National brand recognition
Key Sponsor Benefits
- Live acknowledgements at events
- Opportunity to select/sponsor individual artists
- Multimedia commercial breaks
- On-site signage
- Your merchandise as giveaways, raffles, gift cards and contests
- Your product or service promotion
- Room to grow with our artists
Indie Fan Club - $500 per year
- Suited to individual donors who wish to support ~Night at the Indies~ artists
- Name mentioned at Indies Anniversary Event in November
- Indies Fan level donor recognition at events in print & online
- Special discounts on Indies co-presentations
- Free admission to donor at events & 2 complimentary tickets to the Anniversary Event
- Advertising receipt - 100% business deduction
Indies Groupies - $1500 per year
Includes Indies Fan benefits plus:
- Logo in e-newsletter twice a month to 50,000+ recipients
- Logo in flyer distribution
- Individualized content sponsorship - we match your brand to our art at live events and online
- Your sponsorship recognition on social Media Marketing - Facebook + MySpace + Mandy.com + Craigslist + Flickr updates
- Partnership with Toronto Women's Bookstore, York University, and numerous festivals (reach 100,000 +)
- Indies Groupies level sponsor recognition at events in print & online
- Free admission to sponsor + a guest at events & 4 complimentary tickets to the Anniversary Event
Indies Lovers Package - $5000 per year
Includes all Indies Fan and Groupie benefits plus:
- Inclusion in our national advertising campaigns - radio and print media outlets (reach 1M+)
- Your promotional materials become part of all Indies events - flyers, gift bags, gift cards, or coupons
- Indies Lovers level sponsor recognition at events in print & online
- 12 VIP complimentary passes
Indies Connoisseurs (limit of eight Sponsors) - $10,000 per year
Includes all Indies Fan, Groupie and Lover's benefits plus:
- Presenting Partner Status
- Your 15-30 second commercial spot at each event and online media, including youtube (5M+ reach)
- Indies Connoisseurs level sponsor recognition at events in print & online
- 20 VIP passes - including access to reserve seating and corporate event opportunities
Contact:
If you would like to become a sponsor to support the arts and increase visibility for your business, please contact Gurbeen Bhasin at 416-519-9800 or at info@nightattheindies.com
