Subsidized creative services for KC’s performing arts
All for the arts
All net proceeds raised by Play it Forward are used to subsidize the cost of creative services for performing artists, organizations, and education programs.
Wide Arts Support
Theater, music, dance, comedy, magic, drag, puppetry, circus arts, and specialty acts — Play it Forward supports it all.
Fits Any Size
Solo acts, troupes, or ensembles of any size, age, or skill level performing in the Kansas City metro area are eligible.
Sharing Across KC
100%
of KC Metro
Play it Forward‘s reach spans both sides of the state line and north of the river.
83%
received discounts
Eight out of ten of our local clients benefited from free or discounted creative services in 2023.
Easy & Accessible For All
No long forms. No essays. Just one question.
Do you perform live in the KC metro?
That’s it. Enrollment in Play it Forward is easy. You’re then free to access special pricing for creative services that have a presence in the KC metro.
In 2023, Play it Forward helped:
80%
of our BIPOC clients
75%
of our women-led clients
100%
of our LGBTQIA+ clients
All our services are eligible.
Photography, graphic design, and web services for artists and education are eligible for reduced creative fees.
Sponsors are thanked with tasteful logo placement on some items (flyers, posters, websites) and an ad in programs.
Donors are thanked via our semi-yearly gift drop.
Everyone benefits.
But we can’t do this without you.
Become a Sponsor
Put your local performing arts support on autopilot. We’ll put your goodwill to work for the community every month.
Become a Donor
Enjoy semi-yearly gift drops while helping local artists. Every bit helps and we offer some fun perks along the way.
Creatively Flexible
Audience-appropriate sponsorship
Artists & sponsors can choose whether or not to include sponsorship opportunities for audiences 21+, such as for alcohol and cannabis.
Available when you want it
Opt in or out of Play it Forward pricing with each project. In exchange for special pricing, sponsor-supported work includes tasteful logo placement on some items.
Compatible with fundraising
Bring your own sponsors and ads for inclusion in our work. But don’t stop there! Find other ways to reduce your costs via Play it Forward while increasing your fundraising efforts! Get creative!
Compatible with a design subscription
Get more out of a monthly photography & design subscription by enjoying Play it Forward pricing on items that feature our sponsors’ logos (other discounted services not eligible).
Subject to funding availability
Play it Forward‘s discounted services are offered as funding allows. We’re dedicated to growing this initiative with all net proceeds funding this effort.
Vendor fees not included
Play it Forward helps cover EFG Creative’s costs but not our vendors’. Our clients still need to cover printing, materials, and shipping, but you can use your preferred vendor or our network of trusted partners.
