Becoming A Sponsor

 

Why Sponsor American Craft Week?

 

American Craft Week is the only national entity that promotes craft artists and their events for the general public to connect with, engage and learn from.

By sponsoring this annual celebration you are showing your support and appreciation for all of those in the business of handmade craft, and this movement aimed at buying local and supporting small businesses!

Your sponsorship also enables American Craft Week to sponsor exhibitions that promote the craft industry, such as: the 2015 ‘Masterpiece Exhibition’, the 2016 ‘30 under 30 Rising Stars Exhibition’, the 2017 ‘Second Acts – Encore Craft Careers Exhibition’; and our Annual Contest inviting the public to participate. It also enables us to update and maintain our website, network on a national basis with the craft industry, recruit the support of government leaders and present a strong public relations campaign.

Please read over the Sponsorship levels below and select what is a good fit for you. These are sponsorship guidelines and we encourage you to contact us at: info@americancraftweek.com so we can tailor a Sponsorship that you’ll be excited about!

Business Sponsors:  Official Naming Rights Sponsor: $15,000
Put your name in the brightest spotlight! American Craft Week presented by YOU! Do you have a business that believes in the handcrafted talent in our nation? Here’s a chance to show your support.

  • As title sponsor, your company name will be attached to the ACW logo for this year and used in all references to our event.
  • ACW Sponsor Logo personalized for use in your PR
  • Your company logo in first position on all ACW materials
  • Link to your website from the ACW homepage Sponsor listing
  • Company name in all media releases
  • Personalized photographic ‘shout-out’ on the ACW Facebook page highlighting your business


Lead Star Sponsor: $5,000 and up.
Sponsor the ACW annual contest.
This contest is our event in which we invite the public to participate! We showcase the winners on our Facebook page (at this time over 8500 likes and a very engaged audience), throughout the ten official ACW October dates.
Or Sponsor a nationwide ACW event designed to attract national media attention. Please see our exhibition website to get an idea of past events: http://www.acwshowcase.com/.

  • Your company logo in premiere position on the ACW website
  • ACW Sponsor Logo personalized for use in your PR
  • Link to your website from the ACW homepage Sponsor listing
  • Company name in all media releases
  • Personalized photographic ‘shout-out’ on the ACW Facebook page highlighting your business


Major Sponsor: $2,000
Receive maximum visibility on our website, printed materials and all our news releases. Company name in all media releases.

  • Your company logo on the ACW website
  • Link to your website from the ACW homepage Sponsor listing
  • ACW Sponsor Logo personalized for use in your PR
  • Company name in all media releases
  • Personalized photographic ‘shout-out’ on the ACW Facebook page highlighting your business

Regional Sponsor: $1,000-$2,500 (amount varies with number of participants in the region)
Sponsor artists in your area to create an ACW event unique to you. Are you planning a large studio stroll or open studio events? This sponsorship could be perfect to highlight several artists involved.

  • Your company logo on the ACW website
  • Link to your website from the ACW homepage Sponsor listing
  • ACW Sponsor Logo personalized for use in your PR
  • Company name in all media releases
  • Personalized photographic ‘shout-out’ on the ACW Facebook page highlighting your business

Craftsman Sponsor: $1,000
Do you love your local arts organizations? Sponsor ACW in their honor to thank them for all they do for your community!

  • Company logo on the ACW website
  • Link to your website from the ACW homepage Sponsor listing
  • ACW Sponsor Logo personalized for your use in your PR
  • Personalized photographic ‘shout-out’ on the ACW Facebook page highlighting your business

Creative Sponsor: $500
Museums, festival organizers, city CVB’s this could be your sweet spot!

  • Company logo on the ACW website
  • Link to your website from the ACW homepage Sponsor listing
  • ACW Sponsor Logo personalized for use in your PR
  • Personalized photographic ‘shout-out’ on the ACW Facebook page highlighting your business

Celebration Sponsor: $250
Galleries who want to help out – here’s a place to begin getting your name recognized nationally!

  • Company logo on the ACW website
  • Link to your website from the ACW homepage Sponsor listing
  • ACW Sponsor Logo personalized for use in your PR
  • Personalized photographic ‘shout-out’ on the ACW Facebook page highlighting your business

Media Sponsors:
Major Media Sponsor: American Craft Week seeks sponsorship for national advertising and publicity in major print and broadcast media.
Media Sponsor: Industry publications which provide American Craft Week a minimum of two complimentary full-color display ads.