Corporate Giving

Chicago Opera Theater offers customized corporate sponsorship packages that are tailored to fit the specific business needs of our partners. Benefit packages offer opportunities for marketing and client cultivation. Our audiences are a diverse group of cultural arts patrons. 

  • Over 85% of audiences hold a Bachelor’s Degree or higher

  • ~40% of audiences have an annual household income over $100,000

  • ~45% of audiences are 18-45 years of age

  • Total advertising reach of over 290,000 impressions

By sponsoring COT, your business will increase its visibility with thousands of individuals while supporting rare and exceptional operas that couldn’t be otherwise experienced in Chicago. Sponsorships may be in the form of cash or the equivalent value of in-kind goods or services.

Sponsorship Levels

Below are a few samples of benefits offered at varying sponsorship levels.

  • Acknowledgement as “Official Partner” or “Preferred Partner” of COT via:

    • Production program books

    • COT website

    • Recognition on supertitle or digital screen pre-performance

    • E-blasts to list of ~12,000 individuals

    • Promotional materials as appropriate

  • Advertisements in COT program books

  • Acknowledgement in COT’s online and program book Donor Lists for a full year

  • Complimentary or discounted tickets to COT performances for you or your company

  • Access to Final Dress Rehearsals

  • Private Backstage tours for client groups

  • Social media promotions, group sales, or joint promotional campaigns

Please contact Korey Pimental, Development Manager, at 312-874-7464 or kp@cot.org for more information.

 

Corporate Sponsors for 2023/24