Upcoming Events at Barber National Institute

Art Show & Sale

Call for Entries | March 24, 25, & 26, 2022

Donor Debut Opens | April 21, 2022

Online Galleries Open to Public | April 25 - May 6, 2022

The region’s largest and most diverse Art Show is a virtual experience in 2022. The show opens with an online Donor Debut for donors and participating artists on Thursday, April 21, and will be open online to the public Monday, April 25 - through Friday, May 6. The exhibit features a wide variety of artwork from adult and youth artists from throughout the region.

Naming Rights - $7,500 - Brand this event with your company
name! Prominent recognition at the top of every page on our
sale platform and all other marketing. - Taken

Donor Debut Sponsor - $5,000 - Brand the pre-show virtual event, when artists and supporters enjoy a sneak peek before the galleries open to the public. Prominent recognition on the sale platform.

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! The sponsor must be committed by January 15.

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

Donate to the Show2022 Art Show & SaleLearn More

Barber Beast on the Bay

September 10, 2022 | 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!

Participant Medal Sponsor - $10,000
Shirt Sponsor - $10,000 - Taken
Stage Sponsor - $10,000
Adapted Course Sponsor- $7,500
Power Up Electrolyte Sponsor - $7,500 - Taken
Cheer Zone Sponsor - $5,000
Elite Award Sponsor - $5,000
Participant Bag Sponsor - $5,000
Photo Booth Sponsor - $5,000
‘The Beast’ Sponsor - $5,000
Supporting Sponsor - $2,500 - Unlimited
Refueling + Water Station - $2,000
Friends of the Beast - $500 - Unlimited

Become a Beast SponsorLearn More

Barber Christmas Ball

December 10, 2022 |  Bayfront Convention Center

The Barber Christmas Ball is a holiday gala that has marked the kickoff of the holiday season for more than 50 years. The festive event brings together families, friends, and neighbors for an evening of merrymaking with live music and holiday cheer. 

Reservations include an array of heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, two cocktails, and complimentary valet parking (cash bar also provided.)

Many sponsorship opportunities are available for this longstanding Erie event tradition.

Diamond Sponsor - $10,000
A table of ten at the event, website promotion, inclusion in the program, recognition at the event, and featured sponsorship (choice of band, centerpieces, food, dessert table).

Gold Sponsor - $5,000
A table of ten at the event, website promotion, inclusion in program, and recognition at the event.

Emerald Sponsor - $2,500
Includes four reservations, website promotion, inclusion in the program, and recognition at the event.

Garnet Sponsor - $1,000 
Includes two reservations, website promotion, inclusion in the program and recognition at the event.

2021 Photo Booth Gallery

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