About the DeLong Foundation
The DeLong Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality training for live event technicians serving the global entertainment industry.
Our mission is to empower technicians and those who teach them with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry.
We’re building a community where education, entertainment, and safety go hand in hand.
About the DeLong Academy
The DeLong Academy is the flagship initiative of the DeLong Foundation.
The DeLong Academy is a premier educational institution dedicated to advancing high-quality, affordable training in technical theatre and skills for the global entertainment industry.
Sponsorship Opportunity
Your support of upcoming DeLong Academy course offerings helps lower barriers to training for entertainment technicians. Plus – your organization will be recognized as a partner in growing the future of the performing arts across North America.
Sponsorship Benefits:
• Recognition in all social media posts about the sponsored course (including links to your website or social media)
• Logo placement on the course walk-in slide and verbal acknowledgement during the class
• Recognition on our website as a sponsor for 2026 — in perpetuity
The DeLong Foundation in the News
‘DeLong Foundation Created to Serve the Global Entertainment Industry’
“I am fortunate because I learned to rig from my father,” says Tyler DeLong. “Most people go to college, go to a for-profit trade school, or rely on more senior workers to share their knowledge, yet we still have a lack of competent, qualified workers. I’m starting the DeLong Foundation to make our industry stronger, smarter, and safer through cost effective and subsidized training with industry experts across all crafts.”
