Making Regional Art Thrive

This is an exceptional and unique promotional opportunity reaching three New England states! Sponsorship opportunities start at $300. Gifts to South Coast Artists are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Please click the ‘Become a Sponsor’ button below to register as a sponsor for the 2026 Open Studio Tour.

The 2025 Tour will take place July 18-19 & August 15-16 from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Information about the participating artists will be available by June 2026.

This long-running and highly-anticipated event is now in its 23rd year! Each summer SCA’s Open Studio Tour attracts over 15,000 visits to the South Coast and raises community awareness of art and artists. Our brochures and marketing efforts reach over 1,000,000 people throughout New England and across the United States. Your generous contributions support cultural tourism and helps stimulate our local economy.

Download the Sponsorship Packet
Download the 2026 Tour Marketing Profile

For more information, please contact our Development Chair Debbi Bottomley by email: support@southcoastartists.org

YOUR SPONSORSHIP FUELS THE ARTS

Our sponsors support many programs and activities throughout the year, including: public outreach and educational events, distinguished lectures for the public, art exhibitions, guest speakers, and more. Each summer, the South Coast Artists Open Studio Tour draws more than 15,000 visitors to Dartmouth, Westport, Little Compton, and Tiverton. Guests step inside artists’ studios, discover creative talent, and experience the vibrant culture of our communities—boosting tourism and stimulating the local economy.

Our marketing and outreach extend far beyond the South Coast, reaching over 1 million people across New England and the United States. As a valued sponsor, your brand gains visibility through this powerful reach, with banners, Tour brochures, and promotional tools provided to amplify your own marketing efforts.

Join us as a Sponsor! Together we can keep the arts thriving on the South Coast.

THE VALUE OF SPONSORSHIP:

• Prominent Brand Visibility — Your logo appears across print advertising, public e-blasts, tour brochures, exhibition materials, distinguished lecture posters, and additional media.

• Custom Marketing Toolkit — Sponsors receive a tailored kit for the Open Studio Tours, including web banner ads, brochures, and on-site signage to showcase your support

• Exclusive Access — Enjoy advance notice and invitations to SCA events throughout the year, including distinguished lectures and art exhibitions.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Premier Partner: $5,000+

Art Partner: $1,000 to $4,999

Art Benefactor: $500 to $999

Art Patron: $300 to $499

Open Studio Tour Profile

• 23rd Annual Tour

• Up to 75 Exhibiting Artists

• Over 10,000 Studio Visits

• Over 14,000 visits to the SCA website

• Over 465,000 Print Media Impressions

• Summer-Long Exposure Supporting our July and August Tour Weekends

• Free and Open to the Public, All Ages Event

All sponsorships are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

South Coast Artists, a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization educates, represents and supports artists living and working in the coastal towns of Dartmouth and Westport, MA, and Tiverton and Little Compton, RI, and beyond. Each summer, SCA sponsors studio tours that take place on the third weekend of July and August. Each year SCA also delivers educational events for its members and the public and offers grants for emerging artists. Each gift, regardless of value, makes a difference!

We are grateful for all of the support from our wonderful Sponsors!