Upcoming Events at Barber National Institute

Ladies Only Luncheon

November 19, 2022 | The Kahkwa Club

The Ladies Only Luncheon is held annually on the Saturday before Thanksgiving to support educational and therapeutic services for children at the Barber National Institute.

Guests are treated to a scrumptious lunch, time for socializing, and opportunities to win bountiful gift baskets as well as the Premier and Diva Prizes.

Diamond Sponsor - $5,000 and up

Emerald Sponsor - $3,000 - $4,999

Garnet Sponsor - $1,000 - $2,999

These sponsorships receive:

• Guest admissions (Diamond 5, Emerald 3, Garnet 2)
• Recognition and logo on invitation, program and all printed materials
• Your logo and sponsorship published on our webpage and social media with a link to your website
• A photo opportunity following the luncheon
• Recognition and logo on invitation, program and all printed materials
• Signage with logo at the event
• Framed student artwork for display in your business

Business Donations - $250 - $999

• One guest admission ($60 value)
• Acknowledgment in the program book
• Your name listed on our webpage

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Art Show & Sale

Call for Entries: March 9, 10, 11, 2023

Donor Debut Opens: April 20, 2023

In-person and Online Galleries Open to Public: April 21-May 5, 2023

The region’s largest and most diverse Art Show is a hybrid experience of in-person & virtual art. The show opens with an in-person Donor Debut for donors and participating artists on Thursday, April 20, and will be open in-person and online to the public Friday, April 21 - through Monday, April 24. The show will remain open online through Friday, May 5. The exhibit features a wide variety of artwork from adult and youth artists from throughout the region.

Naming Rights Sponsor - TAKEN
Brand this event with your company name! Prominent recognition at the top of every page on our sale platform and all other marketing.

Donor Debut Sponsor - $5,000
Brand the in-person event, when artists and supporters enjoy a sneak peek before the galleries open to the public. Prominent recognition at the event.

Call for Entries Sponsor - $3,000
Prominent recognition as the Call for Entries sponsor prior to the show on all entry forms - online and in print! Sponsor must be committed by January 16.

Awards Sponsor - $2,000
Your company’s logo will take the main stage as artists are recognized and presented with their awards.

 Past Art Show HighlightsLearn More

Barber Beast on the Bay
Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!

September 9, 2023 | Presque Isle State Park

Barber Beast on the Bay is an obstacle course challenge at Presque Isle State Park (USA Today’s ‘Best Pennsylvania Attraction’) in Erie, PA.  The event covers 10 miles of sand, water, and trails – it’s the nature of the Beast! 

Participants run, jump, climb and crawl across more than 30 natural and manmade obstacles on the shores of Lake Erie at the biggest obstacle course race in Erie, PA.  While they are tackling their own challenges during the Beast, they are also helping children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health challenges at the  Barber National Institute who take on their own obstacles every day, as the event supports the non-profit and the more than 6,300 individuals it serves annually.

A  one-mile adapted course is also offered for those ages 12+ with physical or intellectual disabilities at Waldameer, a theme park in Erie, PA next to Presque Isle State Park. The 10-Mile Course and Adapted Course come together for the final obstacles and all participants cross the finish line together!

Includes team of 10:
Participant Medal Sponsor - $10,000
10-Mile Course Map Sponsor - $10,000
Participant Shirt Sponsor - $10,000
*10th Anniversary Participant Bag Sponsor - $10,000

Includes team of 7:
Adapted Course - $7,500
Power Up Electrolyte Sponsor - $7,500
*Beast Crew Sponsor - $7,500

Includes team of 5:
Cheer Zone Sponsor - $5,000
Photo Booth Sponsor - $5,000
‘The Beast’ Sponsor - $5,000
General Sponsorship
Supporting Sponsor - $2,500
Refueling + Water Station - $2,000 - 7 available
Friends of the Beast- $1,000

These must be committed by August 1st.
*New Sponsor levels in 2023

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