The Art of Resilience Starr Summer Youth Festival is a showcase of the resilience and strengths of young people, families and neighborhoods in Detroit.

Starr Commonwealth, a child and family services agency with more than 100 years of experience in supporting children, families and neighborhoods in Detroit, is looking for partners who share an interest in recognizing and promoting the strengths of our city’s young people. By focusing on their strengths, we give them a great chance of realizing their potential.

Resilience is at the core of Starr’s successful youth development programs, but it is also a central part of Detroit’s identity. The city and its neighborhoods have shown great resilience over many years, and this tenacity continues to help the city to overcome its challenges.

The Art of Resilience Festival is a showcase of the tremendous talents and achievements of Detroit youth and features performances in dance, music, theater and spoken word, as well as exhibitions of visual art and film.

Sponsorship Levels

Presenting Sponsor – $30,000

As Presenting Sponsor, your company would have the option of the
following benefits:

Naming rights to the festival and lead branding on the festival’s main stage, reaching an audience of over 5,000 community members
Extensive branding on event signage, including banners in the festival’s main exhibition and performance areas
Sponsor’s name included on all promotions and communications
Up to 30 passes for your employees and guests to attend the VIP Art of Resilience Festival Launch Party, a private reception for partners and supporters of the festival
Speaking opportunities for Sponsor on the main festival stage and at the festival launch party
Sponsor representation on the Festival Advisory Board
A live youth arts performance or exhibition at your organization’s office/facility
Staff volunteer opportunities in the event

Signature Sponsor – $20,000

Naming rights to one of the festival stages, reaching an audience of over 5,000 community members
Extensive branding on event signage, including banners in the festival’s main exhibition and performance areas
Sponsor’s name included on all promotions and communications
Speaking opportunities for Sponsor on a festival stage and at the festival launch party
Up to 20 passes for your employees and guests to attend the VIP Art of Resilience Festival Launch Party, a private reception for partners and supporters of the festival
Sponsor representation on the Festival Advisory Board
A live youth arts performance or exhibition at your organization’s office/facility
Staff volunteer opportunities in the event

Gold Sponsor – $10,000

As a Gold Sponsor, your company would have the option of the following benefits:

On-site branding and promotions at the Art of Resilience Starr Summer Youth Festival venue, including banners in the main exhibition and performance areas, reaching an estimated audience of more than 5,000 attendees
Your organization’s logo presented as “Gold Sponsor” on all promotional materials for the festival, including the festival website, flyers, media releases, and festival video
Up to 15 passes for your employees and guests to attend the VIP Art of Resilience Festival Launch Party, a private reception for partners and supporters of the festival
Staff volunteer opportunities in the event

Silver Sponsor – $5,000

As a Silver Sponsor, your company would have the option of the following benefits:

On-site branding and promotions at the Art of Resilience Starr Summer Youth Festival venue, including banners in the main exhibition and performance areas, reaching an estimated audience of more than 5,000 attendees
Your organization’s logo presented as “Silver Sponsor” in all promotional materials for the Art of Resilience Starr Summer Youth Festival, including the festival website, flyers, media releases, festival video
Up to 10 passes for your employees and guests to attend the VIP Art of Resilience Festival Launch Party, a private reception for partners and supporters of the festival

Bronze Sponsor – $2,500

On-site branding and promotions at the Art of Resilience Starr Summer Youth Festival venue, including banners in the main exhibition and performance areas, reaching an estimated audience of more than 5,000
Your organization’s logo presented as “Bronze Sponsor” in all promotional materials for the Art of Resilience Starr Summer Youth Festival, including the festival website, flyers, media releases
Up to five passes for your employees and guests at the VIP Art of Resilience Festival Launch Party, a private reception for partners and supporters of the festival

Community Sponsor – $1,000

As a Community Sponsor, your company would have the option of the following benefits:•

On-site branding and promotions at the Art of Resilience Starr Summer Youth Festival venue, including banners in the main exhibition and performance areas, reaching an estimated audience of more than 5,000
Your organization’s logo presented as “Community Sponsor” in all promotional materials for the Art of Resilience Starr Summer Youth Festival, including the festival website, flyers, media releases
Up to two passes for your employees and guests at the VIP Art of Resilience Festival Launch Party, a private reception for partners and supporters of the festival