Sponsor Open Space Arts. Support Queer Theater and Film in Chicago.

Open Space Arts creates intimate, adventurous theater and presents bold new queer films for Chicago audiences. Your sponsorship helps us pay artists, secure performance rights, produce new work, and keep our programs affordable and accessible.

Sponsorship opportunities range from $100 to $2,500, with options designed for individuals, neighborhood businesses, community organizations, and larger sponsors.

Our theater productions take place at Open Space Arts in Uptown. Our monthly in-person QUEER EXPRESSION film screenings are presented at FACETS Film Forum in Lincoln Park, along with related online film programming.

Choose the area of our work that matters most to you.

Support the full Open Space Arts theater season from August 2026 through February 2027

Theater Season Sponsors receive:

• Prominent recognition as a Season Sponsor on our website and season materials
• Recognition in programs and promotional materials for all season productions and projects
• Recognition in selected email and social media promotions
• 12 complimentary theater tickets to use throughout the season, with no more than four tickets reserved for any single performance
• 10 complimentary tickets to one QUEER EXPRESSION screening at FACETS
• Opportunities to provide promotional materials at the theater, when appropriate

Theater tickets are subject to availability and advance reservation.

Support a full year of monthly QUEER EXPRESSION screenings at FACETS Film Forum and related online film programming.

QUEER EXPRESSION Film Series Sponsors receive:

• Prominent recognition as the QUEER EXPRESSION Film Series Sponsor on our website and film-series materials
• Recognition at monthly FACETS screenings
• Recognition in selected email, social media, and online film promotions
• 30 complimentary FACETS screening tickets to use throughout the sponsorship year, with up to 10 tickets reserved for any single screening
• Opportunities to provide promotional materials at FACETS screenings, when appropriate
• 4 complimentary tickets to an Open Space Arts theater production

Tickets are subject to availability and advance reservation.

Support one specific Open Space Arts theater production or special project.

Theater Production Sponsors receive:

• Recognition as a Production Sponsor on the production webpage and selected promotional materials
• Recognition in the production program
• Recognition in selected email and social media promotions
• 4 complimentary tickets to a performance of the sponsored production
• 2 complimentary tickets to a QUEER EXPRESSION screening at FACETS
• Opportunities to provide promotional materials at the theater, when appropriate

Tickets are subject to availability and advance reservation.

After purchasing, you will be invited to identify the production or project you would like to support.

Help present one month of QUEER EXPRESSION programming, including a featured screening at FACETS Film Forum.

Monthly Film Sponsors receive:

• Recognition as the sponsor of the selected month’s QUEER EXPRESSION screening
• Recognition on the event webpage and selected promotional materials
• Recognition at the FACETS screening
• Recognition in selected email and social media promotions
• 10 complimentary tickets to the sponsored screening — perfect for inviting friends, employees, clients, or community guests
• Opportunities to provide promotional materials at the screening, when appropriate

Tickets are subject to availability and advance reservation.

After purchasing, you will be invited to identify the monthly film event you would like to support.

Provide general support for Open Space Arts’ queer theater and film programming.

Supporting Sponsors receive:

• Recognition as a Supporting Sponsor on our website
• Recognition in selected season or series materials
• 4 complimentary tickets to a QUEER EXPRESSION screening at FACETS
• 2 complimentary tickets to an Open Space Arts theater production

Tickets are subject to availability and advance reservation.

An accessible way for individuals, families, small businesses, and community members to support queer theater and film.

Community Sponsors receive:

• Recognition as a Community Sponsor on our website
• 2 complimentary tickets to a QUEER EXPRESSION screening at FACETS

Tickets are subject to availability and advance reservation.

QUEER EXPRESSION sponsorship benefits run for one full year from the date of purchase. The Theater Season Sponsorship supports the August 2026 through February 2027 theater season.

Complimentary tickets must be reserved in advance and are subject to availability. Tickets may be divided among eligible performances or screenings unless otherwise specified.

Unused tickets have no cash value and cannot be exchanged for donations or refunds.

Because sponsorships include promotional recognition and complimentary tickets, they may not be fully tax-deductible as charitable contributions. Please consult your tax adviser regarding the deductibility of any portion of your sponsorship.

For questions about sponsorship opportunities, contact Open Space Arts at openspacearts2022@gmail.com.