⭐ Put Your Brand in the Spotlight at the 2026 OAPN Conference

Connect directly with performing arts presenters, booking decision-makers, artists, agents, and arts leaders from across Ohio and the surrounding region. Your sponsorship puts you in front of the people who program performances, book artists, and build audiences for theaters and community venues.

Sponsorship options are on a first-come first-serve basis. You may either purchase by credit card using the hyperlinks below, or email Jessica Rosenblatt at [email protected] to reserve the sponsorship by requesting an invoice.

All sponsorships are final upon payment. Deadline for ads is September 6, 2026.

A private VIP/SPONSOR RECEPTION will be held on
Sunday, October 18 from 9 pm – Midnight.

All sponsors at the $500 level and higher
will receive a special invite to attend.

2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

Headliner Sponsor | $10,000 (1 Avail.)

This is the highest-visibility sponsorship at the conference. Put your organization front and center at the 2026 OAPN Conference—with unmatched visibility, direct access to decision-makers, and top billing across our most high-impact moments.

YOU RECEIVE:

4 Complimentary Conference Registration
10-minute speaking opportunity during Opening Night Reception, during Juried Showcase, or other Key Event -OR- Up to 3 minute video commercial running continuously on Fitton Center TV screens and commercial played before each night of the juried showcases
Sponsor feature on Conference website page
2 Full-page ads in the Conference Program Book
Invite to Private VIP Reception (complimentary drinks & food at upscale location)
Logo prominently displayed on all banners, signage, and step-and-repeat
Recognition in all Conference-related materials, email campaigns, and press
Optional: Complimentary Exhibit Hall Booth

Email [email protected] with questions

PENDING SALE

Spotlight Sponsor – $5,000

Options:

OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION (1): BUY NOW
CLOSING NIGHT PARTY (1): BUY NOW
EXHIBIT HALL (1)
- Now on TWO FLOORS! Get extra exposure by having your logo’d banner on the first and third floor of the Fitton Center
Other, pitch us an idea!

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION (SOLD OUT):
🌟 STOCKER ARTS CENTER
🌟 HAPPY PATH MARKETING

Be featured during one of the conference’s most visible events while building real connections with presenters, artists, agents, and decision-makers throughout the conference.

YOU RECEIVE:

2 Complimentary Conference Registrations
5-minute speaking opportunity during Opening Night Receptions, Closing Night Party or other key event
Invite to Private VIP Reception (complimentary drinks & food at upscale location)
Logo on banners, signage, and step-and-repeat
Full-page ad in the Conference Program Book
Recognition in Conference materials, email campaigns, and press
Sponsor feature on Conference website
Optional: Complimentary Exhibit Hall Booth

Email [email protected] with questions

Feature Sponsor – $2,500

Options:

FIRST-TIMERS ORIENTATION W/ LIGHT LUNCH (1): BUY NOW

Make the first impression—sponsor the First-Timer Orientation and be front-and-center welcoming new artists, agents, and presenters alongside industry mentors.

Other, pitch us an idea!

🌟 EMERGING JURIED SHOWCASE ARTIST PROGRAM: SOLD – MALTZ PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

🌟 Monday Sponsor – SOLD: SWEETWOOD CREATIVE | THE WONDER BREAD YEARS

🌟 Tuesday Sponsor – SOLD: LAKE ERIE ILLUSIONS

🌟 OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION BAR (1): SOLD – VBO TICKETS

🌟 ALL DAY COFFEE, TEA & COCKTAIL BAR SPONSOR – PENDING

The Feature Sponsorship offers consistent visibility across the conference while supporting key programs, networking moments, and shared experiences.

YOU RECEIVE:

1 Complimentary Conference Registration
Invite to Private VIP Reception (complimentary drinks & food at upscale location)
Logo on step-and-repeat and banner outside theater
Full-page ad in the Conference Program Book
Recognition in Conference materials, emails, and press
Optional: Complimentary Exhibit Hall Booth

Email [email protected] with questions

Event Sponsor – $1,000

Options:

Other, pitch us an idea!

🌟 LANYARDS: SOLD – GPG TOURING

🌟 CONFERENCE BAGS: SOLD – ULTRA ARTISTS

🌟 ANNUAL OAPN MEETING & AWARDS CEREMONY: SOLD – OHIO CONTMPORARY BALLET

🌟 REGISTRATION BOOTH: SOLD – MAGIC ROCKS! Illusionist Leon Etienne

🌟 MOBILE APP: SOLD – BILL BLAGG | MAGIC & ILLUSION

A highly visible sponsorship tied to the physical and digital items every attendee uses during the conference. Your brand, everywhere attendees are—seen, used, and remembered.

YOU RECEIVE:

Invite to Private VIP Reception (complimentary drinks & food at upscale location)
Logo on step-and-repeat and banner
1/2-page ad in the Conference Program Book
Recognition in Conference materials, emails, and press

Email [email protected] with questions

Full-Page Prime Conference Program Ad – $750

Options:

🌟 INSIDE FRONT: SOLD – MAGIC ROCKS! Illusionist Leon Etienne

🌟 INSIDE BACK: SOLD – ECE TOURING

🌟 BACK COVER: SOLD – MARCATO ARTISTS

Your full-page ad, designed by you, will appear in a prime location in our 2026 printed Conference Program. This program serves as both an essential conference resource and a keepsake attendees keep and reference for years to come.

YOU ALSO RECEIVE:

Invite to Private VIP Reception (complimentary drinks & food at upscale location)
Logo on banners and step-and-repeat at your sponsored event
Recognition in Conference materials and email campaigns