Exhibiting, Advertising, and Sponsorship Opportunities
By exhibiting or advertising in Philadelphia you will get to direct exposure to more than 1,300 creative leaders including presidents, executive directors, board members, and middle management staff from nonprofit arts and culture organizations, and arts councils of all budget sizes from across the country. The convention will also draw elected officials, urban planners, economic developers, business owners, educators, journalists, and foundation officers.
Exhibits will be in located in CenterStage. Activities in the CenterStage area include Convention Registration, food and beverage functions, networking breaks, Americans for the Arts Store, and the Cyber Café. Exhibiting hours will be from 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. on Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. on Sunday.
With the purchase of a table top exhibit area, you also receive the following:
- One complimentary registration to the 2008 Annual Convention, which includes admission to all sessions and daytime meals—plenty of time to network with attendees
- Option to purchase additional passes at a discounted rate
- Complimentary pre-convention registered attendee list
- One 6’ skirted table top with two chairs and one complimentary company identification sign
- Company description and contact information in the final onsite program
- Company representation in onsite signage
- Company presence on the 2008 Annual Convention website
Advertisements in the onsite program reach all participants directly. Your print ad can generate interest and revenue among creative leaders from the arts and creative business communities. Past advertisers include:
- AMS Planning and Research
- American University: Arts Management Program
- ArtsMarket, Inc.
- CRA/LA
- ERC Systems
- Goucher College: Master of Arts in Arts Administration Program
- Houston Arts Alliance
- PatronMail
- The Roan Group
Download the Exhibiting, Advertising, and Sponsorship Prospectus (pdf)
Download the Application for Table Top Exhibit Space (pdf)
Download the Advertising Insertion Order (pdf)
2008 Annual Convention
In order to be guaranteed listing in the Onsite Program, exhibit contract must be submitted by March 10, 2008.
Print Ads:
Half Page (black and white): $1,300
Full Page (black and white): $2,300
Inside Covers (full color): $2,900
Back Cover (full color): $3,300
Advertising contract must be submitted by March 10, 2008. All advertising artwork must be submitted by March 21, 2008.
Exhibit and Advertising Package: 5 percent discount off total.
Special Americans for the Arts Multiple Exhibit and Advertising Packages
Exhibit and Advertise at both the Annual Convention and National Arts Marketing Project (NAMP) Conference and receive a 15 percent discount of the total.
Exhibit only at both the Annual Convention and NAMP Conference and receive 10 percent off the total.
Reservation for both meetings must be made together to receive the discount.
2008 NAMP Conference
Table Top Exhibit
$1,200
Print Ads in Onsite Program
(all full color)
Half Page: $600
Full Page: $1,000
Inside Cover: $1,500
Back Cover: $2,000
Exhibit and Advertising Package: 5 percent discount off total.
