1	Williamsburg, VA Paintfest 24-27 September 2008
2	Welcome to the Williamsburg Rotary – 24 April 2008 Martha Madeira – Williamsburg Kiwanis President Bill O’Donovan – Virginia Gazette Publisher Jodi Fisler – President, James City Rotary John Reilly – GM, Busch Gardens Bill Lindsey – Historic Triangle Rotary President-Elect Christine Armistead – Director, Eastern State Hospital Dennis Goya – Dir., Riverside Doctor Surgery Center George Wright – Toano Kiwanis Karen Schwartz – TCAG Board of Directors
3	Who is the Hospital Arts Foundation? A non-profit organization dedicated to softening the hospital environment with colorful paintings, wall murals & ceiling tiles. Local connection Howard Busbee, W&M Professor – 15 years
4	Hospital Arts Foundation Mission Comforting people in hospitals through art Participants paint pre-drawn, color-coded designs at PaintFests Donated to hospitals on behalf of the sponsors Over 30,000 paintings Over 600 hospitals in 165 countries
5	What is a Paintfest? Participants work in teams on templates Patients, families, hospital staff, sponsors and volunteers work together to create ceiling tiles, wall murals, and multiple canvas paintings Possible Paintfest venues include: Hospitals, Hotels, Continuing Care Residences, Convention Centers, Offices, Universities, Schools, Stadiums
6	Not An Artist? No problem! Paint by color, not by number on pre-drawn canvases Kits come complete with templates, paint, brushes, plastic floor covering Bringing the outside inside – softening the environment
7	Video Presentations Hospital Arts Mission – 5:30 minutes
8	Williamsburg Paintfest Opportunity A regional multi-day, multi-venue, team-building and feel-good event involving Kiwanis, Rotary, the Williamsburg Art community and local businesses Venues at Sentara, Riverside & Eastern State Hospitals, Williamsburg Landing, William & Mary Other Paintfest venues possibilities include Walsingham Academy, Langley AFB, Ft. Eustis, etc.
9	PaintFest & Rotary – the legacy grows Rotary District 7610 – hosting statewide event as part of conference this weekend 80 Rotary sponsored students participating and bringing the art back to their international locations Kyoto, Japan Rotary club Paintfest As a result of Williamsburg effort, discuss Hospital Art and Rotary International as strategic partners for Paintfest around the world
10	Proceeds building local community funds Exhibit community leadership within the region and community through a unique, feel-good, arts-oriented events Support Williamsburg’s vision of an Arts & Culture destination Building coffers of local community organizations Involves and interests more people in the region with the local community
11	Adding iconic imagery to the mix Jamestown/Yorktown Foundation and Colonial Williamsburg providing iconic imagery as possible paint templates
12	We may add our own Rotary icons to the mix Imagine waking up to these images on the wall of your hospital room!
13	Progress to-date Grant application into the Williamsburg Health Foundation Sponsorship solicitations to Great Wolfe Lodge, Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Kingsmill, Prime Outlets Support commitment from Williamsburg Rotary Board of Directors (To Foundation – May 1) Endorsement and support of the Williamsburg Arts community
14	Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities Corporate sponsor – $25,000 Four tables of eight for their staff, clients, guests Gold Sponsor – $15,000 Three tables of eight for their staff, clients, guests Silver Sponsor – $10,000 Two tables of eight for their staff, clients, guests
15	Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities Bronze sponsor – $5,000 One tables of eight for their staff, clients, guests. Community Sponsor – $2,500 Small Business Sponsor – $1,500 Individual Sponsor – $1,000 All sponsors $5K and up acknowledged on artwork at venues. Tax deductible donations.
16	Venue Sponsorship Opportunities We also offer $2,500 venue sponsorships to aid in: Selects a venue or group to sponsor Supporting a in-kind venue, food and music for the event Aid in the solicitation of sponsors, volunteers – perhaps employees and management Provide or be a liaison resource Aid in the media promotion
17	Hotel & Restaurant Sponsors Preferred rates and room block (with discounts for patient’s families & military) Dining discounts for hospital & military families Venue host
18	Sponsor Benefits Acknowledged on all marketing materials at all venues, press releases and websites. Banners, head tables and marketing materials will be available at every venue. The media coverage, which we expect to be significant, will position your firm in a very positive and community-oriented light. Some of the proceeds earmarked for The new planned Arts & Culture facilities, aiding in furthering regional tourism in a new category Builds local Rotary and Kiwanis clubs community funds Disney characters
19	Next Steps Finalize list of venues, including military bases and hospitals like VCU and the Massey Cancer Center Determine the number of wall murals, ceiling tiles and multi-tile paintings needed Develop and launch event website Identify and obtain financial commitment from regional and local sponsors Firm up itinerary and timing of each event Form small advisory group to coordinate activities, track progress and finances
20	How you can help! Rotary pass the hat with Rotary member donations & District matching funds Volunteer your organization, time and resources Send an email to Bob with suggestions, contacts, sponsors, schedule meeting for your group, volunteers, donations, etc.
21	Questions Thank you for your kind attention