Performing arts includes (but is not limited to) the areas of drama, theatre, comedy, and magical feats. The persons who contribute to the performing arts perform in front of any audience or by making arrangements to be viewed by an audience such as on cable, local televisions stations, the internet or in movies.
Sponsorships of the performing arts are contracted with businesses or individuals for the support of the performer and for the continued efforts of performers to be. Funds obtained from performing arts sponsorship help to support the performers with added appeal by being associated with a particular products as well as creating an opportunity for the performing arts sponsor to advertise to a larger demographic that is positivly portrayed.
The benefits of corporate sponsorship of the performing arts are the exposure the corporation recieves or the benefit of exposure resulting from a particular product the corporation chooses to use to support the performer, particular show being seen, or event. There is the advantage of pre event advertising, mention on ticket stubs, event programs, television, radio, cable networks, the display and perhaps sample of product at events, and, depending on how prestigious the performing arts center, many benefits that supporting an international center can bring, such as exposure to an affluent international audience through means of advertising, the corporation's logo usage, special amenities such as dinners, parking, cars and event acknowledgement dinners and awards shows.
Performing arts sponsorships contributions are budgeted into many corporations' finances due to the superb marketing opportunities and also affiliation with a positive force in the state or country's community. These sponsorships can be made in the form of thousands or in the millions of dollars range. Performing artist's centers contribute to the education of children and adults with programs of instruction, workshops, and opportunities to fulfill ambitions for education and opportunity to work in the performing arts.