Sponsors

Be a part of the biggest arts celebration of high school students in the Bay Area!

The Creative Youth Celebration (CYC) - taking place on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts - is the largest high school youth arts event in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The Creative Youth Celebration provides a unique opportunity for companies, community organizations and individuals to support and uplift the next generation of creative talent while fostering a more inclusive and vibrant arts community in the Bay Area.

Join us as a partner and gain visibility as champions of youth creativity and contribute to a powerful network that bridges young artists, arts professionals, and community leaders, creating lasting impact across the region.

Sponsorship Packages.

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Gain meaningful brand visibility and connect with a vibrant Bay Area audience of students, families, educators, and culture-makers - while advancing equitable access to arts education for youth.

    • Logo placement on the Creative Youth Celebration website and sponsor recognition materials

    • Inclusion in event signage and printed program (where applicable)

    • Recognition in sponsor thank-you social media posts

    • Brand alignment with youth creativity, education, and future workforce development

    • “Community” level benefits +

    • Opportunity to host an on-site booth or branded activation

    • Access to a shared gallery of professional event photography for internal and social use

    • Tagged mentions in live event social media coverage

    • “Supporting” level benefits +

    • “Experience Sponsor” recognition across select print and digital event materials

    • Verbal acknowledgment during on-stage programming

    • VIP seating at stage performances

    • Curated private tour at a leading Bay Area arts institution for up to 10 guests

    • “Experience” level benefits +

    • “Presenting Sponsor” designation on primary event signage and materials

    • Dedicated feature in a Foundation newsletter highlighting the sponsor’s impact

    • Meet-and-greet opportunity with the event keynote speaker or featured artist

    • Priority recognition across event-related marketing and communications

    • “Presenting” level benefits +

    • Exclusive “Title Sponsor” naming across event branding, including entry signage

    • Prominent recognition as lead supporter of the Creative Youth Celebration

    • Private hosted dinner for up to 10 guests featuring intimate performances by Creative Youth Awards artists

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Want to build a custom package tailored to your specific goals? CONTACT US to discuss.

We couldn’t do it alone.

Looking to engage beyond a traditional sponsorship package? We offer two partnership pathways designed for organizations that want to contribute, collaborate, and connect in meaningful ways.

  • In-kind partners help bring the Creative Youth Celebration to life through print support, food & beverage, swag, and marketing amplification. These essential contributions enhance the attendee experience while ensuring equitable access for all youth and families.

    Get in touch to explore next steps.

  • Activation Partners host interactive, youth-centered experiences at the CYC - bringing creativity to life through art, music, writing, and hands-on activities.

    Create engaging moments that connect you directly with youth and families.

    Reach out to to explore collaboration.

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Highlights from Last Year's Event

Our community represents:

  • Emerging creative talent across 7 artistic disciplines

  • Parents and guardians invested in arts education

  • Arts educators and school leaders

  • Cultural institutions and creative industry professionals

  • Civic leaders and local changemakers

Audience Snapshot:

Past Sponsors Include:

500+

intergenerational attendees

9

Bay Area counties represented

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Black and white logo with a stylized rainbow and the text 'PhotoMatic Photo Booth Co.'
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“I'm really glad the Bay Area Creative Foundation was able to gather all the student artists & creative professionals. It was exciting to be in a place where creative energy was flowing.”

- 2025 Creative Youth Celebration Attendee