SPONSORSHIP

The Value
Friends of the Arts (FOTA) concerts draw diverse audiences from throughout the tri-state area.
84% are at their peak earning age (35-64) with significant discretionary income
35% earn over $125,000 annually
77% earn over $75,000 annually
53% attend more than one concert during the Summer
80% are from Nassau and Suffolk
20% come from Manhattan, Westchester, upstate New York, southern Connecticut and northern New Jersey

The Benefits
Our benefits package is customized for each sponsor. Benefits include:
Advertising, publicity, entertaining and promotional opportunities.
Community service and exposure
Complimentary tickets
Employees ticket discount
Client entertaining in a spectacular venue
Festival Club membership and VIP parking
Signage & stage announcements
Company name and logo featured in FOTA materials and on website
Advertising and public relations
Cross-promotional marketing opportunities

The Commitment
For more information on becoming a FOTA sponsor and commitment levels, please call the FOTA Development office at (516) 922-0061. You may download our Concert Sponsorship Proposal in PDF format here:

FOTA's Mission
Friends of the Arts (FOTA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to presenting artistic programs of the highest quality for the education, enrichment, and enjoyment of the diverse Long Island community. FOTA provides inspiring and empowering arts experiences to thousands of children of all abilities and backgrounds through ArtReach, a nationally recognized arts-in-education program. FOTA improves the quality of life on Long Island through the presentation of outstanding performances at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park in Oyster Bay, a setting of incomparable natural beauty, and at other venues.

Join a growing group of sponsors who recognize the value of
FOTA Concert Sponsorships:

Mitchell Rechler, Managing Partner, Rechler Equity Partners, a long-time sponsor of FOTA concerts: "I sincerely believe in FOTA’s mission to enrich cultural life on Long Island, especially as it relates to introducing young people to the performing arts. FOTA’s dynamic ArtReach arts-in-education program in the schools cultivates interest in various art forms, and provides creative opportunities for learning through the arts."

Kirk Kordeleski, President and CEO of Bethpage Federal Credit Union (BFCU), "Kids-Go-Free" sponsor: “At BFCU, community spirit goes hand in hand with delivering extraordinary service and value to our members. We believe that means supporting the arts in our community. We are pleased to be a supporter of FOTA.”