SPONSORSHIPS &
SUPPORT
Behind every performance is the incredible work of our beautiful dancers and artistic and management staff, as well as the generous support of people like you. With less than half our revenues coming from ticket sales, we literally could not do this without the generosity of our donors. We welcome all levels of support and are grateful for any amount you can give to help make this dream possible. Thank you!
2026-2027 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PLATINUM
$15,000
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Prominent signage as “presented by” for all season productions
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10 premium tickets to all CNYB performances for season
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Full page ad in each playbill for season
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4 VIP invitations to 2 Rehearsals, 1 backstage tour, and 2 Company classes for season; CNYB swag
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Sponsorship recognition in playbills and on CNYB website for season
DIAMOND
$10,000
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Prominent signage at all CNYB season performances
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6 premium tickets to all CNYB performances for season
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Full page ad in each playbill for season
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2 VIP invitations to 2 Rehearsals, 1 backstage tour, and 1 Company class for season; CNYB swag
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Sponsorship recognition in playbills and on CNYB website for season
GOLD
$5,000
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Signage at all CNYB season performances
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4 premium tickets to a CNYB performance
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Half page ad in each playbill for season
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2 VIP invitations to 1 Rehearsal, 1 backstage tour, and 1 Company class for season; CNYB swag
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Sponsorship recognition in playbills and on CNYB website for season
MAJOR GIFTS & CORPORATE SUPPORT
Larger donors may consider targeting their donation
to a particular core area, including sponsoring an individual production, dancer, or outreach
program during the season to help continue the level of excellence for which CNYB is
renowned. Please contact us for more information:
All sponsors are recognized throughout the season on our website and in our performance programs.
PRODUCTION
SPONSOR
$25,000
OUTREACH
SPONSOR
$20,000
DANCER
SPONSOR
$20,000
To give by check
Please make checks payable to:
CNY Ballet
5056 Skyline Drive
Syracuse, NY 13215
Thank you for your support in helping Central New York Ballet deliver outstanding, innovative artistry to
the stages of Syracuse and Central New York!
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS
We are grateful for the generosity of all our supporters who help us
bring this beautiful art form to our community.
PLATINUM FOUNDING SPONSORS $50,000+
Wesley S. Hamilton IV
Assembly Member Albert A. Stirpe
FOUNDING SPONSORS
$20,000+
Gigi Murphy and Wes Hamilton
Assembly Member Pamela J. Hunter
CNY Community Foundation
DIAMOND SPONSORS
$10,000+
The Jenni-Lyn Watson Memorial Fund
New York State Council on the Arts
The Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation
GOLD SPONSORS
$5,000+
Jessie Trudeau
SILVER SPONSORS
$2,500+
Marc Safran
CNY Arts
Diane and Mark Wladis
Fred and Lori Taylor
Jackie Miron
RUBY SPONSORS
$1,000+
Kay and Chris Coon
Susan Klenk
Beth and John Freeman
Monica Murphy and The Murphy Charitable Trust
Leigh Ann and Ryan Benz
SUPPORTER SPONSORS
$500+
ARC of Onondaga
La Casita
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR ANGELS
Cathy Mucci and Dance Center North
Kathleen Rathbun and Ballet and Dance of Upstate New York
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
CNY Ballet's programming is made possible by our generous donors, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and grants from Assemblyman Albert A. Stirpe,
CNY Community Foundation, the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation, and CNY Arts.
