The Big Give Sponsorship Opportunities

The Big Give is an incredible celebration of indie theater that offers critical support to small theaters and companies. This year, more than 250 artists, indie theater makers, and community leaders are expected to attend in person and hundreds more will attend via Zoom.

IndieSpace will award 65 grants to theater companies, fiscally sponsored productions, and indie theater venues.

We have created this joyous event so you can reconnect and socialize with your fellow indie theater makers, celebrate and honor the amazing work, artistry, and love in the indie theater community, AND so we can distribute $1,000 grants!

This year’s event is Monday, December 2, 2024.

Sponsor The Big Give 2024

We are thrilled to be offering sponsorship opportunities for The Big Give for the first time!

Your sponsorship of The Big Give is more than an investment; it’s a commitment to the indie theater community. We offer prominent logo placement, immersive attendee interactions, and the opportunity to share your business with indie theater artists, companies, and venues.

This is a great way for indie theater artists, companies, and venues to learn more about your business. It also provides an opportunity for IndieSpace to award more Pay Your People grants.

Images From Prior Events

Cheering for IndieSpace and indie theater, three individuals smile and lean into each other for a photo during The Big Give past event.
Four individuals come together for a photo at a previous The Big Give event, smiling and having a good time celebrating the indie theater community.
Like indie theater, the Big Give is accessible and inclusive for all - incorporating a hybrid model for people to join and celebrate online and in person.
It's all hugs and smiles for two The Big Give attendees. Win or lose, it's a great event to support all grant recipients.
How far we've come! The Big Give began in 2013 in a bar, as seen in this throwback photo.
Seen from above, a photo of The Big Give event shows all the indie theater artists and supporters coming together for fun and community.
Attendees of the first The Big Give event smile for a picture and showcase the winning name pulled for the grant recipient.
Four IndieSpace representatives pull names out of the grant recipient bucket during an early The Big Give event.
Four artists and individuals turn to smile at the camera while attending an event to support IndieSpace.
The Big Give event has evolved since this photo taken at the 2018 grant give-away.

Why IndieSpace?

Our community includes more than 2,000 individual artists and 600 indie companies and venues.

We have directly impacted thousands of individuals and venues, providing a combined total of $2.5 million in direct funding to artists in our history. Over the last three years, 71-94% of our funding has been allocated to historically excluded individuals and small companies.

When giving to IndieSpace, you’re giving to indie artists across New York City. IndieSpace provides grants for their work, mental health services, living expenses, and the incredible spaces that they call home.

Questions?

If you have questions or want to explore additional ways to support IndieSpace, please contact Joel Guzman at joel@indiespace.org.

Thank you for considering this exciting opportunity to champion the arts. We look forward to partnering with you!