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3 Reasons to Support Uproar.

We're special.

We're a big deal.

We're special.

Uproar is a countywide, free arts festival that prioritizes accessibility and pays its participating artists, making it the only event of its kind in North Carolina.

We're popular.

We're a big deal.

We're special.

You’ll have your name in front of nearly 10,000 engaged social media followers, 6,000 email subscribers, and 60k+ website viewers. Uproar 2023 garnered 32 editorial stories from outlets including WRAL, WUNC, Our State Magazine, and the News & Observer.

We're a big deal.

We're a big deal.

We're a big deal.

With marketing partners including the towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, as well as the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau, Visit Hillsborough, and media partners like WRAL and WUNC, Uproar will be EVERYWHERE!.  

Businesses AND individual donors are considered sponsors.

All packages can be customized to suit your needs. Scroll down to review this year's sponsor packages.

Download a pdf of our sponsor package here.

PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP (ONE AVAILABLE): $25,000

PEOPLE'S CHOICE PRESENTER (ONE AVAILABLE): $15,000

PEOPLE'S CHOICE PRESENTER (ONE AVAILABLE): $15,000

  • All Benefactor Sponsor benefits
  • Exclusive title rights to Uproar to be listed as “Uproar Festival of Public Art presented by YOUR COMPANY” on all references including voting app, website, and all printed and media mentions
  • Logo on Uproar volunteer t-shirts, worn during installation (July 21-August 1 and at Welcome Centers throughout the festival)
  • Twenty tickets to the Awards Party August 23, 6-9pm at CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio in Chapel Hill
  • Logo and link on website “Sponsors” page, plus an ad on homepage
  • Mention in all sponsor posts, plus two dedicated posts about your business including a video interview with you/your representative
  • Featured eblast/press release announcing your sponsorship
  • Primary placement of logo on all Art Signage
  • Logo inclusion in all print and digital ads + mention in radio spots


PEOPLE'S CHOICE PRESENTER (ONE AVAILABLE): $15,000

PEOPLE'S CHOICE PRESENTER (ONE AVAILABLE): $15,000

PEOPLE'S CHOICE PRESENTER (ONE AVAILABLE): $15,000

  • All Benefactor Sponsor benefits
  • Exclusive title rights to the $10,000 People Choice Prize to be listed as “Uproar Festival of Public Art People's Choice Prize presented by YOUR COMPANY” on all references including voting app, website, and all printed and media mentions
  • Fifteen tickets to the Awards Party August 23, 6-9pm at CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio in Chapel Hill
  • Logo/link on website “Sponsors” pages, plus a banner ad on “Vote” page
  • Mention in all Uproar sponsor posts plus two dedicated posts  about your company
  • Remarks by you/a representative during Awards Party before announcing the $10,000 People's Choice Winner
  • Logo inclusion in all print and digital ads

OPENING PARTY PRESENTING SPONSOR: (ONE AVAILABLE) $10,000

OPENING PARTY PRESENTING SPONSOR: (ONE AVAILABLE) $10,000

OPENING PARTY PRESENTING SPONSOR: (ONE AVAILABLE) $10,000

  • All Benefactor Sponsor benefits
  • Exclusive title rights to the Opening Party August 23, 6-9pm at the Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough to be listed as “Your Company Uproar Opening Party” on all references including voting app, website, and all printed and media mentions. 
  • Priority signage placement recognizing you/your business as Presenting Sponsor
  • Logo/link on website “Sponsors” page, plus a banner ad on “Events” page
  • Remarks by you/a representative during event
  • Mention in all social media posts, plus one stand-alone post about your company
  • Ten tickets to the Awards Party August 23, 6-9pm at CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio in Chapel Hill 
  • Logo inclusion in all print and digital ads

AWARDS PARTY PRESENTING SPONSOR: (ONE AVAILABLE) $10,000

OPENING PARTY PRESENTING SPONSOR: (ONE AVAILABLE) $10,000

OPENING PARTY PRESENTING SPONSOR: (ONE AVAILABLE) $10,000

  • All Benefactor Sponsor benefits
  • Exclusive title rights to the Awards Party August 23, 6-9pm at CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio in Chapel Hill to be listed as “Your Company Uproar Awards Party” on all references including voting app, website, and all printed and media mentions
  • Priority signage placement recognizing you/your business as Presenting Sponsor
  • Logo/link on website “Sponsors” page, plus a banner ad on “Events” page
  • Remarks by you/a representative during event
  • Mention in all social media posts, plus one stand-alone post about your company
  • Ten tickets to the Awards Party 
  • Logo inclusion in all print and digital ads

BENEFACTOR SPONSOR: $5,000

OPENING PARTY PRESENTING SPONSOR: (ONE AVAILABLE) $10,000

BENEFACTOR SPONSOR: $5,000

  • All Art Patron benefits
  • Logo/link on website “Sponsors” pages, plus a banner ad on “Artists” page
  • Dedicated signage displayed at opening and awards parties
  • Name/company name and tag on all social media paid advertisements and posts
  • Logo listing in all Uproar e-blasts
  • Eight tickets to the Awards Party August 23, 6-9pm at CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio in Chapel Hill


ART PATRON: $2,000

CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR: $1,000

CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR: $1,000

  • All Contributing Sponsor benefits
  • "Sponsor’s Choice Award" to be selected by you/your team and recognized at the Awards Party
  • Name/company logo on all printed marketing materials
  • Logo and link on website “Sponsors” and “Map” pages
  • Mention in all Uproar sponsor posts on social media
  • Name listing in all Uproar e-blasts and on all Art Signage
  • Six tickets to the Awards Party August 23, 6-9pm at CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio in Chapel Hill

CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR: $1,000

CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR: $1,000

CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR: $1,000

  • All Uproar Supporter Benefits
  • Company name, logo and link on the Uproar website "Sponsors" page
  • Company name listed on all printed materials (posters, maps, etc.)
  • Four tickets to the Awards Party August 23, 6-9pm at CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio in Chapel Hill
  • Logo recognition on slideshow at the Awards Party and the Opening Party on Friday, August 1, 6-9pm at the Eno Arts Mill, Hillsborough.

UPROAR SUPPORTER: $500

CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR: $1,000

UPROAR SUPPORTER: $500

  • Name recognition on Uproar website "Sponsors" page
  • Two tickets to the Awards Party August 23, 6-9pm at CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio in Chapel Hill
  • Name recognition on slideshow at the Awards Party and the Opening Party on Friday, August 1, 6-9pm at the Eno Arts Mill, Hillsborough.

click here to sign up

About your sponsorship

All sponsorships are being solicited through the Orange County Arts Alliance.

The Orange County Arts Alliance is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. In partnership with the Orange County Arts Commission, we work to complement the more than 170 arts and cultural organizations active in our community. We support arts programming and events, arts education, and individual artists through grants, fundraising, and advocacy. At the Eno Arts Mill, the Arts Alliance has created a hub to make the arts accessible to all of Orange County’s residents and made a space for the community to interact with and learn from local artists. We believe that creating opportunities for arts programming, arts education, and artists through strong financial support is the foundation of a thriving creative economy and good business. Our EIN is 86-1597342.

Mailing address:

Orange County Arts Alliance

437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Box 27

Hillsborough, NC 27278

Questions? Contact us!

Katie Murray

Director, Orange County Arts Commission

Executive Director, Orange County Arts Alliance

919-245-2335

kmurray@orangecountync.gov

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