Sponsor the 2026
Open Arts: Jazz & Roots Fest

ColaJazz Open Arts Jazz & Roots Fest Square Poster

Fueling Education.
Driving Economic Vitality.

Your sponsorship keeps this world-class festival 100% FREE for our community while directly funding year-round outreach that transforms the Midlands.

The Impact of Your Investment:

Closing the Gap: Last year, we brought professional teaching artists to 15,000+ students in 60+ schools, primarily serving Title 1 and underserved communities.
Building the Future: Your support fosters an equitable environment that attracts and retains creative talent in our city.
Driving Growth: You boost downtown foot traffic and regional tourism, cementing Columbia’s reputation as a premier cultural destination.

Select your sponsorship level to take center stage.

Need a custom package? Reach out to Mark Rapp at 803-683-7150 or mark@colajazz.com.

Easy & Secure Sponsorship Form

Use our secure online form
OR download this PDF and mail it to:

ColaJazz Foundation
2123 College Street
Columbia, SC 29205

Make checks payable to:
ColaJazz Foundation

In the memo, write:
Fest Sponsor

ColaJazz is a recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit in good standing.

Collage of live music performances featuring a keyboard player, vocalist, trumpet player, and a view of a band on stage with an audience. Also includes a smiling couple in the audience.

Average Performing Arts consumer:
Income: $150K+ (11% exceeding $250K+)
Age: 49+
Education: Graduate or Professional Degrees
Marriage: 70% are married
Employment: 51% work full-time, 38% retired

Collage of people at a musical event. Top: Group of people sitting together smiling. Bottom left: Two men in suits holding trumpets. Bottom right: Band performing on stage with guitar, bass, and saxophone players under blue stage lights.

Average Outdoor Jazz Fest consumer:
Age: 36-64
Gender: 56% Female | 44% Male
Income: $65,000-$85,000 Annually
Education: High School Diploma to Professional Degrees

Our sponsors keep the ColaJazz Jazz Fest FREE and accessible to everyone, creating an inclusive celebration where world-class jazz brings our community together.

Beyond the festival, your support fuels our educational outreach in underserved neighborhoods. Together, we break down barriers, spark creativity, and enrich Columbia’s cultural landscape.