Showcase YOUR brand through the Kate’s unique marketing and client entertaining opportunities for businesses and organizations of all sizes. Sponsors who align with the Kate, one of Connecticut’s most exciting performing arts venues, are able to reach our loyal and local audience of more than 69,000 individuals.
Below are details for Performance Sponsorships and specific programs, such as the Katharine Hepburn Museum, Classic Film Series, Gala, Oscar Night Party and arts education programs.
Performance Sponsorships
Receive visibility in marketing and promotional materials, including:
- Monthly posters (200 distributed per month)
- Bi-monthly brochure (mailed to 30,000 households every other month)
- Email promotions, averaging 6 per month (40,000 unique email addresses)
- Lobby plaque and other on-site signage including the ability to distribute promotional materials
- Recognition during the curtain speech prior to each performance
- Recognition and hyperlink on www.thekate.org
Complimentary tickets and a 10% discount on additional purchases are available with each sponsorship package and are ideal for client entertaining or employee recognition. The Kate is happy to work with you to develop a sponsorship package to meet your objectives and offers several options for pre- or post-event receptions.
Performance Sponsor Levels:
Producing Sponsor – $5,000
Benefits for 1 quarter (3 months) and Lead Sponsor for one event per month which includes 4 complimentary tickets to each performance.
Major Sponsor – $10,000
Benefits for 6 months and Lead Sponsor for one event per month which includes 4 complimentary tickets to each performance.
Annual Sponsor – $20,000
Top billing recognition and benefits for one full year (12 months) and Lead Sponsor for one event per month which includes 4 complimentary tickets to each performance.
Plus, logo recognition in newspaper advertising (The Day and Shore Publishing newspapers)
Classic Film Series Sponsorship
Katharine Hepburn films are featured in the “Kate Classics” series. A matinee and evening screening are offered monthly with an introduction about the film. The “Hollywood Gem” series highlights one film per month that shares a co-star or director or has another connection to Miss Hepburn. Offered as matinee screenings, they are also preceded by an introduction about the film.
Classic Film Series Sponsor (exclusive to one sponsor per year) – $6,000
- Listing in the bi-monthly direct mail brochure (mailed to 30,000 households 6x per year)
- Featured “Sponsor Spotlight” article announcing the sponsorship in a select edition of the bi-monthly brochure and shared via social media
- Logo and hyperlink in email promotions (40,000 unique email addresses; 2x per week)
- Logo on lobby plaque and the ability to distribute promotional materials in the lobby
- Logo on the “Upcoming BIG Screen Events” promotional slide that appears on screen prior to the film start
- Recognition with hyperlink on Kate Classic and Hollywood Gems event description pages on www.thekate.org
- 6 complimentary tickets to each Kate Classic and Hollywood Gems screening
- Full page color ad and listing in the Kate’s Business Directory
Museum Sponsorship
The newly expanded Katharine Hepburn Museum – the only museum of its kind honoring America’s iconic actress and the Hepburn family – is located on the first floor of the Kate and is open year-round. In addition to the tens of thousands of patrons able to view the exhibits prior to a show, the Museum has quickly become a popular tourism destination, with more than 6,000 unique visitors last year. Sponsorship of an exhibit case is available for a 6- or 12-month term and can include sponsor recognition through museum programs. Please contact Robin Andreoli, Director of Development & Community Relations to discuss Museum Sponsorship.
Special Events
Consider supporting one of our annual benefit events:
The Oscar Night Party on Sunday, March 15, 2026 is the Kate’s annual red-carpet benefit that honors our 12-time Oscar nominated, 4-time-winning namesake Katharine Hepburn. Proceeds from this important event support the Katharine Hepburn Museum and our commitment to upholding Miss Hepburn’s legacy. Nearly 200 guests will walk the red carpet and pose for a photo, enjoy hearty hors d’oeuvres and beverages, and watch the Academy Awards on the Kate’s big screen at this elegant and festive event.
The Kate’s annual Gala on is a not-to-be-missed event that attracts an enthusiastic audience of more than 250 patrons and business partners. As the Kate’s largest benefit event, proceeds support our diverse programming and arts education initiatives throughout the year. A feature is the presentation of the Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award, which has garnered media attention from local and national outlets.
Arts Education Programs
Sponsorship of the Kate’s arts education programs allows the Kate to offer low-cost or free programs that align with local curriculum. These include the Missoula Children’s Theatre residency program in which local students star in a mini-musical on the Kate’s stage; Classroom Connections events like Harlem On My Mind during Black History Month and the bullying-prevention musical Stand UP & Speak OUT; summer arts camp for ages 5 to 13; and master classes with national and international performing artists. Learn more by contacting Robin Andreoli, Director of Development & Community Relations.
To discuss these opportunities or a customized sponsor package, please contact Robin Andreoli, Director of Development & Community Relations, at robin.andreoli@thekate.org or (860) 510-0473 x213.
