Sponsorships
We could not be where we are today without the support of our fantastic community sponsors!
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Sponsorship Opportunities Available:
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Molly Schlich IndependentInternational Film Series(Jan-Mar)
The film series brings eight critically-acclaimed films to Springfield's big screen in consecutive weeks. Held at AMC Parkway 8 Theatre in Springfield, the Film Series has been entertaining and challenging movie lovers for a quarter of a century. The proceeds benefit the Michael Victor II Art Library, helping to maintain and grow our library's collection. |
$1000
Private Event Previewing Movie Trailers Advertisement Prior to the Movie Feature Recognition on SAA's Website and Palette Thank You on Our Facebook Page Google Ad for Your Support 4 Series Passes |
$500
Advertisement Prior to the Movie Feature Recognition on SAA's Website and Palette Thank You on Our Facebook Page Google Ad for Your Support 2 Series Passes $250 Recognition on SAA's Website and Palette 2 Series Passes $100 Recognition on SAA's Palette |
Roasted: Hot Pots + Pork(April)
This fun family event is a unique experience with a whole hog roast dinner. Purchase a pot or ceramic animal, glaze it, and we'll fire it in an outdoor Raku kiln. Enjoy the fires, live music, a great meal with friends, and leave with your very own raku pot. This event contributes toward our annual operations, allowing us to continue bringing excellent art history programming as well as being a vital resource for the community. |
$1000
Event Signage 1/2 Page Program Ad Recognition on SAA's Website and Palette Thank You on Our Facebook Page Google Ad for Your Support 4 Passes |
$500
Event Signage + 1/4 Page Program Ad Recognition on SAA's Website and Palette Thank You on Our Facebook Page Google Ad for Your Support 2 Passes $250 Recognition on SAA's Website and Palette 2 Passes $100 Recognition on SAA's Palette |
Paint the Street(July)
Artists, families, businesses and the community at large are invited to paint 6ft. x 6ft. squares on Washington Street in front of the Old State Capitol Plaza. Paint by day and stroll the painted streets by night while enjoying live music and fantastic food. Proceeds benefit the School of Art (program development, studio improvements, equipment acquisitions, and special programming). |
$3000
$1000 Level Benefits + Exclusive T-Shirt Sponsor $1000 Main Stage Signage Mentioned on Radio Interviews & TV Spots Recognition on SAA's Website and Palette Thank You on Our Facebook Page Google Ad for Your Support Logo on Pre-Event Poster Item Placement in Goody Bags (300-400) A Square |
$500
$250 Level Benefits + Signage on Children's Tent Google Ad for Your Support $250 $100 Level Benefits + Thank You on Our Facebook Page Logo on Pre-Event Poster A Square $100 Recognition on SAA's Website and Palette Item Placement in Goody Bags (300-400) |
Edwards Place Fine Art Fair(September)
This two-day festival hosts 70+ artist booths, a children's area, demonstrations, interactive art activities, live music, a used book sale, and food trucks. This fair has been a tradition for over a quarter of a century and is going strong. Benefits furthers the SAA's mission and supports our local artists. It introduces new national artists to Springfield and supplements SAA's operational funding. |
$1000
Listed in Print Advertising Radio Interviews & TV Spots Sponsor Announcements from Main Stage Signage on Children's Tent Thank You on Our Facebook Page Google Ad for Your Support Name Recognition for an Artist Award Signage at the Event Recognition on Website, Palette, and Dinner |
$500
$250 Level Benefits + Signage on Children's Tent Thank You on Our Facebook Page Google Ad for Your Support $250 $100 Level Benefits + Name Recognition for an Artist Award $100 Signage at the Event Recognition on Website, Palette, and Dinner |
Beaux Arts Ball(November)
Established in 1930, our elegant gala honors the families and volunteers who generously support the Springfield Art Association with their time, talent, and financial resources. This family tradition celebrates an honorable King and Queen to reign over the Ball. This event supports SAA's annual operations. |
All Levels Receive Recognition in Signage at the Event and in the Program! Sponsorships of $500 and up will also be recognized on the SAA's Website, on web media, as well as in the Pallete.
$4000 12 Tickets $2500 10 Tickets |
$1000
4 Tickets $500 2 Tickets $250 1 Ticket $100 Signage at the Event and in the Program |
Dancing with the Starz(February)
An evening of fun with local celebrities, great food and drink, live music and an art-filled silent auction during a star-studded dance competition at the Dancing with the Starz Fundraiser. This event supports the SAA Collective gallery operations. |
Title Sponsor—$5,000—Only One Available!
Priority recognition with logo/name on SAA website, advertising and program, as well as advance publicity and signage at the event. 1 VIP table of 10. Option to select representative to dance. ($4,700 Tax deductible) Ballroom Sponsor —$2,500 Recognized with logo/name on SAA website, advertising, and event program, as well as advance publicity and signage at the event, plus 6 tickets. ($2,320 Tax deductible) Music Sponsor —$1,000 Recognized with logo/name on SAA website, advertising, and event program, as well as advance publicity and signage at the event, plus 4 tickets. ($880 Tax deductible) |
Dancer Sponsor—$650
Recognized with logo/name on SAA website, advertising, and event program, as well as advance publicity and on dancer’s competition bib, plus 2 tickets. ($590 Tax deductible) Judge Sponsor —$500 Recognized on SAA website, event program and on judges’ stand. ($500 Tax deductible) MC Sponsor—$250 Recognized on SAA website, event program and on MC stand. ($250 Tax deductible) Applause Sponsor—$100 Recognized in event program. ($100 Tax deductible) |
6x6(x6) Raffle & Exhibition(October)
Explore a wall filled with stunning miniature artworks created by local artists and enter the raffle for a chance to win your favorite during its 6x6(x6) Exhibition & Raffle. Artists of all ages, all skill levels, and all media were invited to create work on 6x6 inch canvases. |
$500
Recognition on SAA's Website and Palette Signage at the event Thank You on Our Facebook Page 50 Raffle Tickets |
Images of Illinois Photo Contest(June/July)
Celebrate the wonders of Illinois through photography. Contestants submit their best shots taken in Illinois. Sponsorship is seen by thousands during exhibition call and event promotion. The winning photos are featured in a July edition of Illinois Times and displayed throughout July at the SAA Collective located at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. |
$500
Logo included in 5 week full page ad in the Illinois Times Business name included in the Illinois Time Featured Article on the contest Recognition on SAA's Website and Palette Signage during the exhbition Thank You on Our Facebook Page |
M.G. Nelson Family Gallery(Year Round)
From traditional to contemporary, the M.G. Nelson Family Gallery brings high-quality visual arts from across the country to Springfield's front door for the benefit of the entire community. Best of all the Gallery is free and open to the public. All sponsorship goes towards the underwriting of each gallery opening reception and bringing national and international art to Springfield |
$1000
Event Signage Recognition on SAA's Website and Palette Thank You on Our Facebook Page Google Ad for Your Support 20% Off a Gallery Purchase |
$500
Recognition on SAA's Website and Palette Thank You on Our Facebook Page Google Ad for Your Support 10% Off a Gallery Purchase $250 Recognition on SAA's Website and Palette $100 Recognition on SAA's Palette |
SAA Collective Gallery Exhibitions(Year Round)
Featured artist exhibition opportunities are very hard to come by in the area and we offer this opportunity free to our artists to allow them the chance to show a large body of work to a wide audience. Your sponsorship would help make this all possible. |
Exhibition Sponsorship = $500
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Exhibition Supporter = $100 - $250
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Edwards Place Events
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(Year Round)
Edwards Place events happen throughout the year and include historical lectures, teas, re-enactments, fashion shows, haunted house tours and more. This stunning antebellum mansion tells the story of social and cultural life of the 19th century in Abraham Lincoln's Springfield, Illinois. Proceeds help finance programming and the conservation and restoration of Edwards Place. |
$1000
Event Signage Recognition on SAA's Website and Palette Thank You on Our Facebook Page Google Ad for Your Support 4 Passes |
$500
Recognition on SAA's Website and Palette Thank You on Our Facebook Page Google Ad for Your Support 2 Passes $250 Recognition on SAA's Website and Palette 2 Passes $100 Recognition on SAA's Palette |