Support AVAM's Kinetic Sculpture Race by Donating or becoming a Sponsor!
Sponsorships
The American Visionary Art Museum can only continue its incredible original exhibitions and high-spirited educational programming and special events with the support of leaders in the community. Each year, AVAM partners with major corporations, foundations, and individuals to present original exhibitions, public programs, film series, educational activities, and more. We offer a versatile facility, an attractive audience, and a staff committed to developing a strong relationship with our donors.
We provide special opportunities for affiliation, partnership, and access, which includes visibility, hospitality opportunities, and benefits for your employees, colleagues and their families. We can tailor a giving opportunity that will best serve your promotional, marketing, and philanthropic objectives. Our goal is to create unique collaborations that are mutually beneficial.
Sponsorship Opportunities include:
Exhibitions
AVAM provides Annual Exhibition Sponsorship opportunities for our major original exhibition as well as smaller rotating shows.
NOW AVAILABLE: Sponsorships for our 2011-2012 exhibition entitled "All Things Round." AVAM will celebrate its 16th anniversary this fall with a spectacular, 11-month long exhibition entitled ALL THINGS ROUND: Galaxies, Eyeballs & Karma, Dates: October 7, 2011 – September 2, 2012. The Exhibition is co-curated by Museum Founder and Director, Rebecca Alban Hoffberger, and award-winning graphic designer & founder/sponsor of Washington, DC's "H Street Festival," Mary Ellen 'Dolly' Vehlow. Sponsorship levels range from $2,500-$100,000 and include a range of benefits throughout the exhibition year. If interested in sponsorship of this exhibition, please contact Abby Baer: (410) 244-1900 x247, abby@avam.org.
Special Thanks to the Generous Sponsors of ALL THINGS ROUND:
- PLATINUM: M&T Bank • Whiting-Turner
- GOLD: Corfu Foundation • LasikPlus • Max's Taphouse • Elisabeth Roche • Urban Chic • Frank and Jan Warren
- SILVER: Brown Advisory • Thomas McCabe • Jim and Patty Rouse Charitable Foundation • Just Folk with Marcy Carsey and Susan Baerwald • Kiwanis Club of Baltimore City • Venable, LLP
- BRONZE: Joan Develin Coley and Lee Rice • Arnold and Alison Richman • Peter Snell • Two Boots Pizza
- Many Thanks to our Exhibition Supporters: Maryellyn Lynott • Mary Ellen Vehlow
Events
AVAM is known for its spectacular one-of-a-kind events. Opportunities throughout the year include our Exhibition Preview Party, exclusive major gifts and corporate donor reception, celebrity bashes, and annual benefit fundraising Gala. In addition to tickets, AVAM invites corporate partners to support and attend exclusive behind-the-scenes & VIP programs.
UPCOMING EVENTS: 2012 Gala and After Party (Date TBD)
For more information, please contact Abby Baer: (410) 244-1900 x247, abby@avam.org
Educational & Public Programming
Throughout the year, AVAM offers extensive educational and public programs. Examples include K-12 workshops, underwriting scholarship admission for low-income students, our popular intergenerational education salons, open houses with interactive performances, and more. The international publication Travel & Leisure Magazine named AVAM one of the "Top 10 places to see before you're 10," but we provide unique, thought-provoking, and engaging opportunities for learners of all ages.
ONGOING PROGRAMS:
Semi-Annual Education Open Houses
May 5, 2012 - Kinetic Sculpture Race
Summer 2012 - Flicks from the Hill
For more information, please contact Abby Baer: (410) 244-1900 x247, abby@avam.org.
