Non-monetary Sponsorship Program

La Sala’s year‑round non‑monetary sponsorship program helps Latine/x artists, creative workers, and arts groups in Washington State raise their profile through La Sala’s public endorsement.

 

Key Information for non-monetary sponsorship program

  • Submissions are open year‑round through a rolling application process.

  • Apply at least one month before your event begins.

  • Notifications are sent within two weeks of submission.

  • This program offers endorsement and use of La Sala’s logo (it does not provide monetary support).

    • Open to Latine/x identifying artists, groups and organizations in Washington State.

    • This program does not provide funding. If you need financial support, please apply to our Community Investment Fund.  

    • Applicants must be in good standing from previous participations on La Sala programs to be considered for a non-monetary sponsorship.

  • Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee of arts professionals and community representatives that includes the board of La Sala NW and its Executive Director. Each year, the committee considers racial equity, geographic diversity, and aims to highlight a range of disciplines and practices.

    Projects that La Sala sponsors must meet one or more of these sponsorship criteria:

    1. Projects that expand definitions of Latine/x art and artists in the Pacific Northwest.

    2. Projects that create Latine/x community building (and/or intergenerational community building) through the arts.

    3. Projects that support the continuation of Latine/x artistic traditions and folklore.

    4. Projects that will create platforms for Latine/x artists to grow at critical moments in their careers.

  • Applications will be juried with the following criteria in mind:

    • Applicants can articulate how their project advances one of La Sala’s four sponsorship criteria.

    • Applicants have a clear understanding of what they need to execute their project successfully, or a demonstrated history of artwork/projects.

    • Applicants can describe how a sponsorship from La Sala will be beneficial for their project.

    • Acceptance of sponsorship by La Sala NW implies agreement to acknowledge La Sala NW as sponsor of this event and to display our logo and website in all printed and online publicity, including social media, to be released before the supported event takes place. Accepted applicants will receive a media package from La Sala including our logo and other useful materials for promotion.

    • Accepted applicants must link to La Sala’s website on all related social media posts and digital publicity, and forward La Sala copies of any related newsletters, flyers, programs, etc.

    • Accepted applicants must provide within 4 weeks after the event date an event report including information about the number of attendees, how many artists were included in the project, proof of funding acknowledgement in digital and print publicity, etc., as well as 3-5 digital photos/videos of the event or artwork created. This information will be used to report back to our donors and funders.

    • Failure to follow any of these directives will automatically disqualify applicants from future funds/sponsorship.

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