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Presenter asks commissioners to act as Surprise Arts ambassadors; outlines membership tiers and sponsorship options
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Summary
A presenter urged commissioners to promote Surprise Arts through simple actions (personal invites, social shares, local-business connections), outlined membership tiers (example tiers discussed: $120, $300, $600 annually per person) and described sponsorship and donor options pending legal/finance review.
A presenter (identified in the transcript as S5) told the Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission on April 1 that commissioners can increase attendance and awareness for Surprise Arts by acting as ambassadors: sharing event posts, personally inviting three to five people and connecting staff with potential sponsors.
"Your role is the community connector," the presenter said, framing small actions — text messages, QR-code reposts, handing out postcards — as ways to grow visibility.
The presenter described three financial support paths: one-time donors, an annual membership program and event sponsorships, and gave example price points that staff used in market testing: $120 (about $10/month), $300 ($25/month) and $600 ($50/month). The presenter said these tiers are per person and that the final materials and public messaging are pending legal and finance approvals.
Commissioners asked for clarification on sponsorship definitions and tax treatment. Staff noted that donations made to the city are treated as tax-deductible in a manner similar to nonprofit receipts, and that the Surprise Arts Foundation will be a nonprofit partner for donors who prefer a nonprofit recipient rather than the city. Staff emphasized that final donor, membership and sponsorship language will be shared after legal and finance sign-off.
The presenter suggested practical next steps commissioners could take, including leading by example (attending events and bringing guests), displaying name tags at events and helping make local-business sponsorship connections.
No formal action was taken; staff and the presenter will return with finalized membership language and sponsorship materials after internal review by legal and finance.
