2026 SPONSORS

The 2026 Durango Open Studio Tour is made possible through multiple partners – Alpine Bank, the Durango Creative District and the City of Durango's "Durango Creates!," grant and the Lodgers Tax Local Event Marketing Grant from the City of Durango Event Grants Committee, King Energy, and partnership and support from other generous supporters: Fresh off the Press, Strater Hotel, Art Supply House & Custom Framing, Durango Arts Center, Animas Chocolate Company, Seed Studio, The Smiley Building and Blue Wing Coffee, Butterfly Artist Collective, The Art Guild of Create. And of course, this wouldn’t be possible without all the local artists that make up the creative fabric of Durango.

Many thanks to all our valuable partners and our volunteers!

JJ Derosiers

City of Durango -- Lodgers Tax Local Event Marketing Grant

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

$2500 +

Community Patron

Lead the cultural conversation in Durango.
This premier level positions your business as a central supporter of the arts, with maximum visibility, prestige, and community-facing engagement.

What this sponsorship does for your business:

Maximum Visibility

Prominent, linked logo on the Tour website homepage and sponsor page
Exclusive top-tier logo placement on primary marketing materials: brochure front, event poster, print advertisements
Logo and business location featured on Tour brochure map

Strong Brand Alignment

Publicly positions your business as a champion of local artists and community culture in all artist and participant email communications, reaching engaged, arts-minded audiences.
Featured recognition with sponsor taglines and dedicated posts on social media that introduce your brand to Tour followers and attendees

Direct Customer Connection

Opportunity to speak or be recognized at Tour events
Community engagement opportunity at the Opening Art Reception (sponsor table or presence)

Prestige & Recognition

Verbal recognition at all Tour events

$1,000 – $2,499

Artist Advocate

Stand beside the artists and be seen supporting creativity in action.
This level offers strong visibility and brand association across core Tour materials and communications.

What this sponsorship does for your business:

High Visibility

Linked logo on Tour website homepage and sponsor page
Logo and business location on Tour brochure map
Logo on Tour brochure (back side)
Business name in bold on event poster
Acknowledgment in print ads

Brand Alignment

Inclusion in artist and participant email communications
Social media mentions highlighting your support

Customer Connection

Community engagement opportunity at the Opening Art Reception — shared sponsor table presence

Prestige & Recognition

Public acknowledgment during sponsor thank-yous

$500 – $999

Creative Partner

Support local creativity and connect with a culturally engaged audience.
Ideal for small businesses and organizations that want to be part of Durango’s arts community.

What this sponsorship does for your business:

Visibility

Name or logo listed on Tour website
Recognition on the back side of the printed brochure Tour poster and map/guide
Logo and location on Tour brochure map (small dot)
One social media thank-you group post for all Creative Partners

Brand Alignment

Positions your business as a supporter of local artists and cultural events
Association with a free, community-centered arts experience

Customer Connection

Opportunity to display promotional materials at the Opening Art Reception

Prestige & Recognition

Listed as an official Creative Partner of the Tour

Value-Based

In-Kind Sponsor

Help bring the Tour to life through goods, services, or resources.

In-Kind Sponsor Benefits:

Linked logo or name on sponsor page of the website
Acknowledgment in sponsor listings and social media
Recognition for provided services or products