Ithaca’s cultural landscape is shifting.
We want you to be a part of it.
“The Cherry’s sponsorship program provides a remarkable amount of value to businesses. We get a great amount of visibility in a personable, approachable manner that really fits with our brand—all while supporting an innovative, arts organization that does so much for our community.“
Marshall McCormick,
Fingerlakes Wealth Management
The Cherry Arts is Ithaca’s hub for innovative arts. The 2025 – 2026 Season marks 10 Years of the Cherry expanding the landscape of the arts in our town! We’re a home for multidisciplinary arts, so we attract a wide diversity of audiences—people passionate about theater, visual arts, circus, puppetry, family shows, community programs, and more!
Art premiered at the Cherry goes on to be shown in New York City, Los Angeles, London, and beyond. And our ongoing collaborations with companies like LilyPad Puppet Theater and Circus Culture fill our spaces with family audiences.
If you want these audiences to know that your organization is a proud pillar of the community, supporting the arts that make Ithaca so special—the Cherry Arts is a one-stop advertising partner.
Advertising Partnerships
| Full year of advertising | cost | dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Extra Large Ad | $1000 | 8” W x 8” H |
| Large Ad | $700 | 8” W x 5.25” H |
| Standard Ad | $400 | 3.875” W x 5.25” H |
| Small Ad | $200 | 3.875” W x 2.5” H |
The foundation of our Business Partnerships is advertising presence in our Production Programs and Digital Sponsorship Board. All ads appear both places!
Programs are read by thousands of audience members throughout the season. Our Digital Sponsorship Board is prominently displayed at hundreds of additional events in both the Cherry Artspace and Cherry Gallery.
Production and Exhibition Sponsorships
For even more significant visibility, sponsor one of our theater productions or gallery exhibitions.
All Sponsors receive:
• Logo on all posters, flyers, e-blasts, webpage, and numerous social media posts for sponsored show
• Live recognition at opening and closing receptions
Plus these benefits:
| Gallery Exhibition Underwriter ($1500) | Theater Production Underwriter ($3000) | Theater Production Co-Producer ($6000) |
| Large ad all year | Large ad all year | Extra Large ad all year |
| Special invitation to opening of sponsored show | Four tickets to sponsored show | Six tickets to sponsored show |
Season Producer ($14,000)
• XXL ad all year (8” x 13.5”)
• Logo on all posters, flyers, e-blasts, webpage, and social media for entire year
• Four tickets to all season shows
• 20% employee ticket discount to entire season
• Live recognition at all opening and closing receptions