Sponsorship Opportunities
Cellotree Arts has been building an artist-centered ecosystem in East Nashville since 2021 and expanding globally. Sponsoring Cellotree means investing directly in independent music, community, and the artists who need support most.
100+
Artists Annually
5+
Years of Shows
Paris
2026 Global Stage
Est. 2021
East Nashville, TN
Cellotree Arts is not a typical sponsorship opportunity. We build real relationships with brands that genuinely believe in what we are doing. When you sponsor Cellotree you are not just getting visibility, you are becoming part of a growing community of artists, fans, and collaborators who care about independent music.
Authentic Community
Over 100 artists annually performing in intimate East Nashville settings. House concerts, songwriter rounds, and showcases that attract a loyal, passionate audience who trusts the brands that show up for them.
Global Expansion
With the ECU European Independent Film Festival in Paris in April 2026, Cellotree Arts is taking independent music to an international stage. Sponsor now and your brand travels with us.
Aligned Values
We are intentional about our partners. We look for sponsors who genuinely align with independent artists and the creative community, not just those writing a check. This matters deeply to our audience.
Since 2021, Cellotree Arts has hosted over 100 artists a year in East Nashville. Songwriter rounds, house concerts, showcases, curated live experiences including Cellovision at AmericanaFest. Every show is documented in the archive.
When you sponsor Cellotree Arts, your brand becomes part of this history and this community.
Browse the Show Archive
Live at Cellotree Arts · East Nashville
Three ways to get involved, each named after a part of what makes a Cellotree show. All prices are starting points and we are always open to a conversation.
The Seed
Show Sponsor
$1,500
Per show · Plant your roots in the East Nashville music community
The Branch
ECU Artist Support
$10,000
Reach further · Directly funds artist travel to Paris, April 2026
The Canopy
Year of Events
$25,000
Cover everything · The full Cellotree experience for an entire year
Cellotree Arts is a grassroots, artist-first operation. There are no corporate budgets here. Every dollar that comes in goes directly toward sustaining the work, lifting up the people doing it, and making sure the shows keep happening.
Paying Artists Fairly
Independent artists pour everything into their craft and rarely get paid what they are worth. A core commitment of Cellotree Arts is that the artists who perform in our spaces get paid. Not exposure. Not a tip jar. A real fee that respects their time, their talent, and their work. Your sponsorship makes that possible for over 100 artists every year.
Event Production & Expenses
Every show has real costs: sound equipment, lighting, PA rental, venue preparation, and the hundred small things that make an intimate concert feel like a proper event. Cellotree Arts produces multiple shows a year across multiple formats, from songwriter rounds to full showcases, and every one of them requires investment to do well.
Travel, Accommodations & France
Getting independent Nashville artists to the ECU European Independent Film Festival in Paris is a significant logistical undertaking. Flights, accommodation, ground transport, and on-the-ground expenses in France all add up fast. Sponsorship funds this directly, ensuring that talented artists who would otherwise never have access to an international stage get to go, perform, and be seen.
Operating Costs
Keeping Cellotree Arts running takes more than passion. Website hosting, marketing materials, recording and documentation of shows, insurance, communications, and the basic infrastructure of a functioning arts organization all cost real money. Operating support is the least glamorous line item but one of the most important, because without it none of the rest is possible.
You Become Part of the Family
Beyond the logistics, sponsoring Cellotree Arts means something. You are not just placing a logo. You are becoming a resource for artists who need support, a name that the community associates with showing up, and a genuine part of something being built with care. The joy of lifting up artists and the arts in your community is real, and the people in this community remember who had their back.
"Every show we produce is a bet on independent artists. Your sponsorship is what makes that bet possible."
Sarah Clanton, Founder
Cellovision · AmericanaFest 2025
Post-show Jam · AmericanaFest 2025
Cellotree Arts hosts intimate, curated events where your product can genuinely connect with the audience. House concerts, songwriter rounds, and live showcases are ideal environments for brands that want to be part of the experience.
From East Nashville living rooms to stages in Paris, if your product serves the independent music community, we want to talk about getting it in front of our people.
Let's Talk Product SponsorshipWhat kinds of products?
We welcome all kinds of product partnerships. Some examples of what could be a great fit:
Every integration is thoughtfully placed and genuinely introduced to our audience. Reach out and we will figure out what makes sense for your brand.
Not sure which tier is right? Have a different idea entirely? Tell us about your brand, what you are trying to accomplish, and your budget and we will build a package that genuinely works for both sides.
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