Funding

Funding for RiverArtsFest is generated by sponsorships, donations, grants, exhibitor booth fees and general admission fees. Without full-time staff, we rely on our volunteers for the planning and execution of the festival, and we operate in a very cost-effective manner. Through the generous support of our donors and volunteers, our longtime goal has been realized: a vibrant fine arts festival for Memphis!

RiverArtsFest depends on our sponsors to continue the festival and the work we are doing in Shelby County, municipal, private and charter schools. This can be an exciting opportunity for your company to get involved. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Dan Flick.

Whether your goal is corporate promotion, civic pride or recognition as a supporter for the arts, please consider these great benefits: 

  • Recognition that you are a supporter of the arts

  • Recognition on Festival marketing and promotional materials

  • Recognition on our website and social media posts

  • Recognition on Festival signage

  • Opportunities for exhibition-related corporate advertising

  • Invitation to all RAF events, parties, and receptions

  • Tax deduction (we are a 501c3 organization)

  • Free parking in the VIP reserved parking area

  • Festival posters to use in your workplace and to give to clients

  • Satisfaction in knowing that you are helping the arts in our city and schools!

 

Tennessee Arts Specialty License Plates provide funding for RiverArtsFest.

 

Stay Connected

Are you an up-and-coming Mid-South artist eager to launch your career? Apply for our Emerging Artist Program! Grow your skills, learn the business, and showcase your work at RiverArtsFest. Limited spots are available. Apply by May 31 with the link in
Attention artists! Applications are officially open for this year’s RiverArtsFest, happening October 19 and 20. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to showcase your artwork on Riverside Drive! Apply by May 31 with the link in ou
We’re all smiles here at RiverArtsFest as we take in all the wonderful happenings in Memphis during ARTSweek! The hardest part of the week is deciding how to fit it all in! We’re so proud to be part of Memphis’s incredible, thriving
This ARTSweek, let us paint you a picture of our gratitude—by numbers! Thanks @artsmemphis and all of you who came out to show our fine and preforming artists all the love this past October. More than 10,000 Attendees 400 Artist Applications
There’s still time to pick up that perfect piece and a pronto pup. Plus Tennessee Mass Choir takes the festival stage and @subroymovement_dot_org takes the @artsmemphis Art Partners stage. All good for your soul. #riverartsfest #fallfestival #

No person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, religion, or sex shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination of services, programs, and employment provided by RiverArtsFest, Inc.

 
 
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