Partner With Groove & Gather
A curated, multi-block Art & Soul experience in downtown Providence.
Engaging approximately 1,500–2,000 daytime attendees and an intimate 200-guest evening soiree.
The Experience
Groove & Gather transforms multiple downtown Providence blocks into a curated celebration of visual art and soul music.
The free daytime footprint features a curated art market, artist-led workshops, live soul and R&B performances, and a hospitality-driven beverage experience.
The evening soiree welcomes 200 ticketed guests for an elevated Art & Soul gathering featuring immersive installations and live performance.
Audience Snapshot
• 1,500–2,000 projected cumulative daytime attendees
• 200 ticketed evening guests
• Families, artists, musicians, and culturally engaged professionals
• 35–55 professional and arts-supporting evening audience
• 60% Providence | 25% Greater RI | 15% MA
A thoughtfully curated audience aligned with arts, culture, and community.
Supporting Arts & Music Education
15% of all sponsorship dollars and soiree ticket revenue is collectively allocated to Community MusicWorks and New Urban Arts, advancing arts and music education for Rhode Island students.
Groove & Gather also invests in artist-led programming, provides subsidized participation opportunities for select student and downtown-based artists, and sustains free and accessible daytime programming.
2026 Groove & Gathers Beneficiaries:
Community Music Works
Sponsorship Opportunities
Lead Cultural Partner — $10,000 (1 Available)
Leadership recognition across the full multi-block experience and premium visibility throughout event marketing and on-site activation.
Major Creative Partner — $5,000 (2 Available)
Prominent placement within supported programming zones and VIP access to the evening soiree.
Community Creative Partner — $2,500 (Limited Availability)
Recognition within the footprint and VIP evening access.
Full sponsorship benefits are outlined in the downloadable Sponsorship Overview.
Supporting & Community Sponsorship Levels
Local businesses and community partners may participate at the following levels:
$1,500 — Supporting Creative Partner
Small logo placement, group signage recognition, and 4 evening tickets.
$1,000 — Cultural Supporter
Name listing recognition and 2 evening tickets.
$500 — Community Arts Friend
Name listing recognition.
Let’s Build It Together
Groove & Gather offers a meaningful opportunity to align your brand with a curated cultural experience supporting artists and arts education in Rhode Island.