ArtWalk is a cultural event series in Longmont for arts lovers and future arts lovers. We connect arts, business, nonprofit, and education to celebrate local creativity.
ArtWalk is the Firehouse Art Center’s twice yearly Community Festival that brings together local artists, businesses and nonprofits. It is an event that highlights art, economy and creating positive change in our communities. Due to the pandemic May’s ArtWalk is cancelled, but we still want to support art, music, creativity and community this Summer…
ArtWalk Summer on the Streets is the solution! Spread out over 8 weeks, we can safely limit the amount of people gathered at once, while still offering an opportunity for artists to share their art and music, all the while supporting our local economy.
ArtWalk Summer on the Streets 2021 Schedule
July 3 • July 10 • July 17 • July 24 • July 31 • August 7 • August 14 • August 21
Social distancing, mask wearing and safety regulations will be followed throughout all events.
ArtWalk Happy 150th Birthday
Sept 11
Cross your fingers that the world will be ready for the BIG STREET FESTIVAL in September to celebrate Longmont’s 150th Birthday!
Social distancing, mask wearing and safety regulations will be followed throughout Spetember’s event, but we hope that it is more similar to ArtWalks in part years! We will have music, food trucks and will be closing down Main for ALL THE FUN! Stay tuned for more info as we get closer to Summer!
Live Art Markets
Enjoy a diversity of artists who both exhibit and sell their creations on the street. Experience live demonstrations by visiting one of our Artists-in-Action. Art booths will be socially distanced and masks are required.
Apply!
Sign up to be a Summer on the Streets Artisan– There is no vendor fee. Or sign up to be a vendor for September’s Happy 150th Birthday, Longmont Festival (fees apply).
Musicians and Performers
For Summer on the Streets we will have musicians throughout Downtown Longmont. Take a moment to appreciate a talented busker or enjoy the talents of street performers!
Apply!
If interested in being considered as a musician, please apply! You can also apply for the larger ArtWalk/Happy Birthday Longmont event on September 11th. For that event there will be a large central stage.
Arts Activities
Unleash your inner artist and create mini works of art with your art kits to go. Art kits are pre-packaged, and there will be no shared tools. Distribution will follow social distancing regulations and supplies are limited. There will be a fun activity provided each week of Summer on the Streets (July 3-August 21) and we hope to have in person art with handwashing stations for September’s larger event.
Sharing your mission and who you are…
Are you a non-profit or business that wants to share information about who you are to the community? Sign up to have a booth at our September 150th Birthday ArtWalk!
ArtWalk’s foundation is the collaboration of business, non-profits and the creative community working together to make Longmont a better and more creative place. We hope you will be a part of that mission!
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
ArtWalk Summer on the Streets Sponsorship Levels
Title Sponsor – $3,500 (1 available)
THANK YOU TO PREMIER MEMBERS CREDIT UNION FOR SUPPORTING THE FIREHOUSE ART CENTER!
Signage at Firehouse Art Center/ArtWalk Summer on the Streets booth (8 events)
- Ability to pass out approved materials at the Firehouse Art Center/ArtWalk Summer on the Streets booth (8 events- please arrange drop off to the Firehouse before 5/15)
- Booth at Longmont’s 150th Birthday Event (1 event)
- Logo and Link on ArtWalk Website
- Logo on ArtWalk Summer on the Streets Map (8 events)
- Logo on Map/Poster/Ads for 150th Birthday Event (1 event)
- Logo on Kids Take Home Art Kit (3 events)
- Mentioned in social media leading up to, during, and immediately after the event (4 posts)
- Banner space and signage on stage (provided by business)
Champion Sponsor – $1,000 (3 available)
- Signage at Firehouse Art Center/ArtWalk Summer on the Streets booth (8 events)
- Ability to pass out approved materials at the Firehouse Art Center/ArtWalk Summer on the Streets booth (8 events- please arrange drop off to the Firehouse before 5/15)
- Booth at Longmont’s 150th Birthday Event (1 event)
- Logo and Link on ArtWalk Website
- Logo on ArtWalk Summer on the Streets Map (8 events)
- Logo on Map/Poster for 150th Birthday Event (1 event)
- Logo on Kids Take Home Art Kit (3 events)
- Mentioned in social media leading up to, during, and immediately after the event (4 posts)
- Banner space and signage on main stage (provided by business)
Stage Sponsor – $750 (3 available)
- Banner at Stage named after your business during ArtWalk Summer on the Streets (8 events- please arrange Banner drop off to the Firehouse before 5/15)
- Ability to pass out approved materials at the Firehouse Art Center/ArtWalk Summer on the Streets booth (8 events- please arrange drop off to the Firehouse before 5/15)
- Booth at Longmont’s 150th Birthday Event (1 event)
- Logo and Link on ArtWalk Website
- Logo on ArtWalk Summer on the Streets Map (8 events)
- Logo on Map for 150th Birthday Event (1 event)
- Mentioned in social media leading up to, during, and immediately after the event (3 posts)
Activity and Kit Sponsor – $500 (3 available)
- Banner at Activity Table during ArtWalk Summer on the Streets (8 events- please arrange drop off to the Firehouse before 5/15)
- Booth at Longmont’s 150th Birthday Event (1 event)
- Logo and Link on ArtWalk Website
- Logo on ArtWalk Summer on the Streets Map (8 events)
- Logo on Kids Take Home Art Kit (3 events)
- Logo on Map for 150th Birthday Event (1 event)
- Mentioned in social media leading up to, during, and immediately after the event (2 posts)
Performer Sponsor – $250 (4 available)
- Logo at ArtWalk Summer on the Streets Sponsored Stage (8 events)
- Booth at Longmont’s 150th Birthday Event (1 event)
- Logo and Link on ArtWalk Website
- Logo on ArtWalk Summer on the Streets Map at (8 events)
- Mentioned in social media leading up to, during, and immediately after the event (2 posts)
Chalkmont Sponsor – $100 (10 available)
- Booth at Chalkmont Event near sponsored artist
- Logo and Link on ArtWalk Website
- Logo on Chalkmont Map at (1 event)
- Mentioned in social media leading up to, during, and immediately after the event (3 posts)
- 50% discount on Booth at Longmont’s 150th Birthday Event (1 event)
More ways to support
- In Kind Donation- Estimated monetary value applies to sponsorship
- Chalkmont Prize Donation- Recognition on event website and discount on 150th Birthday booth cost (TBD)
For more information contact info@firehouseart.org
Application and Event Procedures:
Applications should be filled out by July 15 in order to be on all promotional materials.
ArtWalk Summer on the Streets will occur on weekends between July 3 – August 21.
Acoustic musicians will be placed throughout Downtown Longmont.
Maintaining a street presence outside your venue is open to all ArtWalk sponsors, free of charge. Do Not schedule the performance of musicians in the street, unless arranged with ArtWalk music coordinator at info@firehouseart.org; controlled placement for outdoor performances helps ensure that everyone’s experience of the event is the best that it can be.
ArtWalk promotes through print ads in press releases and posters distributed in Longmont and neighboring towns, Facebook event page and social media paid promotion as well as through the website
