The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center

Partner with YOUR
Community

Inspiring Creativity, Connecting Community

Why Partner?

Your support fuels year-round performances, education, and community programs in Spearfish. We return value through authentic storytelling, meaningful access, and measurable community impact — not a flood of ads.

Community Access

Tickets for families, students, and seniors who might not otherwise attend.

Authentic Storytelling

Stories that highlight your brand's role — told with clarity and purpose.

Measurable Impact

Tangible, reportable impact numbers your team can share with pride.

How It Works

1

Choose Your Level

Pick the tier that fits your goals and budget. Each tier includes credits and built-in benefits.

2

Pick Your Impact

Use your Impact Credits to choose the recognitions and experiences that matter most to your organization.

3

We Deliver & Report

We execute on every benefit — and send you a year-end impact summary so you can see exactly what your partnership made possible.

What 1 Credit Can Buy

Each Impact Credit unlocks real recognition and community impact. Here's a sample of what your credits can do.

Community Seats

1 credit

10 tickets credited to your business for community members

Lobby Screen Placement

1 credit

Your brand on the digital display for one month

Underwriting Tag

2 credits

Your name on every show in a production run

Playbill Impact Panel

1 credit

Featured panel in the playbill for one production

Website Gallery Highlight

1 credit

Highlight tile on the Matthews website for one month

VIP Access

1 credit

Four VIP passes for a scheduled event

Partner Story Feature

2 credits

Full feature story across newsletter, website, and lobby

Room Night

2 credits

Private use of The Matthews for your event

Concert Series Sponsor

3 credits

Season-level name recognition across the concert series

Accessible Pricing Initiative

1 credit

5 reduced-price tickets for community access

Workshop Access Scholarships

1 credit

5 workshop passes for community members

Community Table Sponsor

2 credits

Host a branded community table at an event

Choose Your Impact

Choose the level that fits your goals. Each tier includes credits you can apply toward recognition and experiences.

Community Friend

$500

1 Impact Credit

Included Benefits

  • Partner Listing
  • Quarterly Social Media Recognition
  • Tax Receipt & Year-End Impact Summary

Supporting Patron

$1,000

2 Impact Credits

Included Benefits

  • Partner Listing
  • Quarterly Social Media Recognition
  • Tax Receipt & Year-End Impact Summary
  • Digital Partner Spotlight (1)

Arts Advocate

$1,500

3 Impact Credits

Included Benefits

  • Partner Listing
  • Quarterly Social Media Recognition
  • Tax Receipt & Year-End Impact Summary
  • Lobby Screen Placement (1)
  • Donor Wall Listing

Cultural Champion

$2,500

4 Impact Credits

Included Benefits

  • Partner Listing
  • Quarterly Social Media Recognition
  • Tax Receipt & Year-End Impact Summary
  • Community Seats (6)
  • Newsletter Partner Strip

Arts Visionary

$5,000

6 Impact Credits

Included Benefits

  • Partner Listing
  • Quarterly Social Media Recognition
  • Tax Receipt & Year-End Impact Summary
  • Community Seats (10)
  • Partner Story Feature (1)
  • VIP Reception Invites

Presenting Benefactor

$10,000

10 Impact Credits

Included Benefits

  • Partner Listing
  • Quarterly Social Media Recognition
  • Tax Receipt & Year-End Impact Summary
  • Community Seats (20)
  • Room Nights (2)
  • Season Underwriting Lockup

Leadership Circle

$15,000

15 Impact Credits

Included Benefits

  • Partner Listing
  • Quarterly Social Media Recognition
  • Tax Receipt & Year-End Impact Summary
  • Community Seats (40)
  • Room Nights (3)
  • Custom Activation Planning

Founders Circle

$20,000

20 Impact Credits

Included Benefits

  • Partner Listing
  • Quarterly Social Media Recognition
  • Tax Receipt & Year-End Impact Summary
  • Community Seats (60)
  • Room Nights (4)
  • Custom Activation Planning

Impact Packages

Not sure where to start? Pick the goal that matches yours and we'll help you build a partnership around it.

Brand Awareness

8 credits

Get your name in front of the community — consistently and credibly.

Outcomes

  • Logo and name seen by thousands across shows, screens, and print
  • Association with a trusted community institution
  • Ongoing visibility — not just one-off exposure

"We want people to know our name and associate it with good things happening in Spearfish."

Community Impact & Access

5 credits

Remove barriers and put people in seats who otherwise couldn't attend.

Outcomes

  • Direct community access — real people attending real events
  • Tangible, reportable impact numbers for your team
  • Visible goodwill tied to your brand

"We want to make sure cost isn't a barrier for families in our community."

Employee Engagement

5 credits

Give your team memorable experiences and visible community involvement.

Outcomes

  • Team-building experiences outside the office
  • Employee pride in community involvement
  • Recruitment and retention differentiator

"We want our employees to feel connected to the community we serve."

Youth, Education & Families

9 credits

Invest in the next generation through arts education and family programming.

Outcomes

  • Direct support for youth arts participation
  • Family-friendly community presence
  • Alignment with education and workforce development values

"We believe in investing in young people and want families to see us as part of that."

Thought Leadership

6 credits

Position your organization as a cultural and community leader.

Outcomes

  • Association with arts and culture leadership
  • Content and stories to share with your stakeholders
  • Platform for your brand's community narrative

"We want to be known as the company that makes culture happen here."

Arts & Culture Champion

14 credits

Go all-in on sustaining the arts in Spearfish — season-level commitment.

Outcomes

  • Season-level recognition across an entire program
  • Deep association with The Matthews' mission
  • Premium visibility and naming opportunities

"We don't just want to sponsor a show — we want to sustain a season."

Festivals & Public Presence

7 credits

Maximum public visibility at The Matthews' biggest community events.

Outcomes

  • Thousands of impressions at high-traffic public events
  • Interactive brand presence (not just a logo)
  • Family and community association at scale

"We want to be where the people are — and we want them to remember we were there."

The Matthews Impact

Dominique the Film — Building Community Through Story

When The Matthews partnered with Dominique the Film and the artist's family, we opened our doors for a free community event that brought together over 180 people from across the Northern Hills. The evening combined film, food, and local talent — an inclusive celebration that reflected our mission to connect community through the arts.

Because The Matthews covered all costs, the event was accessible to everyone, and that visibility helped Dominique the Film gain statewide attention. Shortly afterward, South Dakota Public Broadcasting selected the film for a 3–4 year broadcast run.

Community access, artist visibility, and statewide cultural recognition — born from one free night of art and connection.

Tony DeBlois & The Sinatra Tribute — Inspiring Through Music

During our sold-out Frank Sinatra Tribute, audiences were treated to an unforgettable performance by Tony DeBlois, a world-class musician born blind and autistic, performing alongside the South Dakota Jazz Orchestra.

His mother shared Tony's remarkable journey, from his first notes on the piano to stages around the world, moving the crowd to both laughter and tears. Events like this remind us why live performance matters.

With partner support, The Matthews can continue bringing artists who inspire empathy, joy, and connection.

Your Impact Starts Here

Every partnership fuels performances, education, and community access — bringing the arts to life for thousands all year long. Let's plan your partnership together.

605-642-7973director@matthewsopera.com
612 N Main St, Spearfish, SD