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

WHEN YOU SPONSOR OPEN SPACE ARTS, YOU 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 benefits including recognition and complimentary tickets.

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 quarterly streaming film programs available online.

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

$2,500 — THEATER SEASON SPONSOR

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

Theater Season Sponsors receive:

Prominent logo recognition throughout the theater season

Recognition on our website, in printed programs, and in email newsletters

A dedicated social media sponsor spotlight

Recognition at season performances and special events

12 complimentary theater tickets, which may be used throughout the season, subject to availability

$1,500 — QUEER EXPRESSION FILM SERIES SPONSOR

Support a full year of monthly Queer Expression screenings at Facets Film Forum and our quarterly streaming film programs.

Queer Expression Film Series Sponsors receive:

Prominent logo recognition on Queer Expression film series materials

Recognition on our website, in programs, and in email newsletters

A dedicated social media sponsor spotlight

Recognition at monthly film events

18 complimentary tickets to in-person screenings at Facets, which may be used throughout the sponsorship year, subject to availability

Complimentary household access to our quarterly streaming film programs

$1,000 — THEATER PRODUCTION SPONSOR

Sponsor one specific Open Space Arts play, staged reading, or theater project.

Theater Production Sponsors receive:

Logo recognition connected to the sponsored production or project

Recognition on our website and in the production’s printed program

Recognition in email newsletters and production communications

A dedicated social media thank-you

Recognition at the sponsored production or project

6 complimentary tickets to the sponsored production or project, subject to availability

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

$500 — MONTHLY FILM SPONSOR

Help present one month of Queer Expression programming at Facets Film Forum.

Monthly Film Sponsors receive:

Recognition connected to one monthly film event

Recognition on our website and in email newsletters

A dedicated social media thank-you

Recognition at the sponsored screening

10 complimentary tickets to the sponsored screening

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

$250 — SUPPORTING SPONSOR

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

Supporting Sponsors receive:

Recognition on our website

Recognition on our season sponsor list

Recognition in printed theater programs

2 complimentary tickets to an Open Space Arts theater production or Queer Expression film screening, subject to availability

$100 — COMMUNITY SPONSOR

An accessible way for individuals and community members to support queer art in Chicago.

Community Sponsors receive:

Recognition on our website

Recognition on our season sponsor list

1 complimentary ticket to an Open Space Arts theater production or Queer Expression film screening, subject to availability

ABOUT SPONSORSHIPS

Sponsorship benefits run for one full year from the date of purchase, except for the Theater Season Sponsorship, which supports the August 2026 through February 2027 theater season.

Complimentary tickets must be reserved in advance and are subject to availability. Theater and film tickets may be divided among multiple 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.

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