Refocus: Celebrating Visual Studies Workshop @ King Street October 4, 2025 6pm-9pm
Lot #1 Untitled by Joan Lyons, 1974, 11×14 inches, offset lithograph. Bid on this iconic Joan Lyons work in the upcoming VSW Silent Auction on October 4, 2025. SILENT AUCTION Live September 8 – Closes October 4 at 8:30pm
Join us on Saturday, October 4th, 6pm-9pm for an evening at the Visual Studies Workshop’s new home @ 36 King Street as we celebrate an exciting new chapter in the organization’s history.
This open house style gala will include delicious light bites, music, an open bar, and the opportunity to explore our current exhibition and our dynamic new space. In a nod to a beloved VSW tradition, the evening will feature a reimagined silent auction experience. Attire is creative casual.
We are excited to welcome you into our new home in Rochester’s historic Susan B. Anthony neighborhood as we look forward to the next 50 years of creative vision for VSW.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
VISIONARY — $5,000 (tax deductible amount is $3500)
- Premier logo placement on all event materials (print, digital, signage)
- Full-page ad in printed event program
- Logo in pre-event email blasts and on event landing page
- Year-round logo placement on website as donor
- Social Media spotlight
- Logo featured in looping projection in the VSW theatre during event
- Verbal acknowledgment during opening remarks
- 8 complimentary event tickets
- Name/logo on VSW donor wall
- Private screening in VSW theater for 20 people
INNOVATOR — $2,500 (tax deductible amount is $2000)
- Logo placement on select event materials and signage
- Half-page ad in the program
- Logo included in theatre video loop
- Social Media spotlight
- 4 complimentary tickets
- Recognition on website and donor wall
SUPPORTING — $1,000 (tax deductible amount is $850)
- Name or logo in event program and on theatre screen
- 3 complimentary tickets
- Recognition on website and donor wall
COMMUNITY — $500 (tax deductible amount is $400)
- Name listed in program
- 2 complimentary tickets
ADVOCATE — $250 (tax deductible amount is $200)
- Name listed in program
- 1 complimentary ticket
Individual tickets can be purchased for $100 each (tax deductible amount is $50)
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
