Partnership Opportunities

Our success is built on a history of strong partnerships

The growth and success of HFTco since its inception in 2002 is a story of strong and meaningful partnerships. We truly believe that a rising tide lifts all boats, and this philosophy of shared success guides the heart of our partnership strategy.

HFTco has a proven history of creating customized, flexible, scalable partnerships that centre mutual benefit. Working with value-aligned partners builds meaningful connections with our audiences while strengthening Hamiton’s live arts and tourism sector through our globally recognized festivals, our Artist Development programs, and all our events.

HFTco offers a range of benefits including (but not limited to):

  • Complimentary tickets and experiences
  • Brand recognition in programs, posters, advertisements, social media channels, website, and onsite signage
  • Title sponsorship and event naming rights
  • Brand alignment with one of the regions recognized arts leaders in community-building, equity, and accessibility
  • Unique access to a broad demographic of over 21,000 attendees and audience members
  • Customized sponsorship opportunities that fit your company’s goals and needs!
 
 

For more information please contact Development Coordinator Grace Lamarche at development@HFTco.ca 

HFTco Programs at a Glance

2019 Hamilton Fringe Festival

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2021 Online/At-a-Distance Hamilton Fringe Festival

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2020 Frost Bites

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OF ALL ARTIST DEVELOPMENT AND FESTIVAL SPOTS RESERVED BIPOC ARTISTS
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The Gilded Hammer Awards

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Current Partnership Opportunities

Hamilton Fringe Festival

Our flagship festival, the annual summer Hamilton Fringe Festival is Hamilton’s largest performing arts event, with many sponsorship opportunities, including:

Festival Kick-Off Event
Four (4) Main Venues
Online Performance Series
Outdoor Fringe Club
500 Free Youth Access Pass
Family Fringe
Kids Club Camp
Equity & Justice Enhanced Support Program: Disability Justice & BIPOC Artist Subsidized Slots

Artist Development Programs

HFTco’s Artist Development programming is expanding to support a broader continuum of development for local performing artists and producers. In a city with a growing population of established mid-career professionals and a surging culture of young theatre makers, the Spark and ALERT programs provide a crucial service at a pivotal moment. Our Artistic Development programs equip the next generation of theatre artists and engage them in an exploration of contemporary production practice.

Frost Bites

Frost Bites is a community-embedded winter performance festival. Six (6) national and local companies create work developed through a community-based theatre residency, pairing activists and artists in a shared exploration of a single theme. The festival will present shows in rep over one week, with ancillary community conversations, family programming, meals, workshops, and panels.

The Gilded Hammer Awards

The Gilded Hammer Awards, are Hamilton’s biannual theatre awards, and are designed to celebrate the fierce spirit of independent theatre artists, to award innovation and growth, to nurture emerging talent, and to recognize the national achievements of artists from across Hamilton.

The award event features:

Curated theatrical performances
Awards ceremony
Networking and socializing
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