Florida CraftArt Exhibition Calendar and Sponsorship Opportunities for 2018-2019
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Florida CraftArt Exhibition Sponsorships
“We provide opportunities for the makers and those who desire the connection to handmade to come together as communities.” -Kathryn B. Howd, FCA Board President
Founded in 1951, Florida CraftArt is a state-wide nonprofit organization headquartered at 5th Street and Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg. We are a member-supported organization. Your tax-deductible membership and donations help support Florida artists!
250 of Florida’s fine craft artists’ work is presented in the 2,500-square-foot retail gallery. Seven curated shows are presented during the year in the exhibition gallery.
53,000 people benefit annually from educational programming, collectors’ lectures, docent tours, and workshops.
CraftArt Festival, a two-day outdoor festival the weekend before Thanksgiving, showcases 100s of artists from around the world. 1,000s of children and adults enjoy our educational mural tours annually.
Your contributions are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.
ANNUAL SPONSOR: $50,000
All of the privileges for the Presenting Sponsor for all the exhibitions
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Presenting Sponsor: $10,000
- Top billing in all print and web publications: Name and logo on web header, E-news 5,000 member list
- Link on FCA website
- Releases to media and web listings
- Signage in the event gallery in a large font, on the wall and/or exterior window
- Opportunity to speak at the opening reception.
- Acknowledged at receptions and events
- Opportunity to have a complimentary private after-hours event during or at another time
- Opportunity to participate in special events and programming during the exhibition
- Invitation for you and your guests to attend a private preview and to meet the artists
Visionary Exhibition Sponsor: $7,500
- Listing in all print and web publications: E-news 5,000 member list. Link on FCA website
- Releases to media and web listing
- Signage in the event gallery in a medium font, on the wall and/or exterior window
- Acknowledged at receptions
- Opportunity to participate in special events and programming during the exhibition
Inspirational Exhibition Sponsor: $5,000
- Listing in print, web, gallery sign, and E-news
- Releases to media and reception recognition
Signature Exhibition Sponsor: $2,500
- Listing on the web, gallery sign and E-news
News releases to media and web listings
Sustaining Exhibition Sponsor: $1,000
- Listed on the event web, gallery sign and E-news
Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.
Contact Katie Deits, Executive Director or
Rhonda Sanborn, Community and Business Engagement
(727) 821-7391
Exhibition Calendar 2018-2019
August 23-October 20, 2019
The Beautiful and The Bizarre: Figurative Ceramics Invitational
Curator: Taylor Robenalt
This exhibition will include renowned ceramic artists from across the country.
August 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Opening reception
October 19, 5:30-7 p.m. Closing reception
November 23, 24
22nd Annual CraftArt Festival
Thousands of people look forward to this signature event and come to see the nation’s top contemporary fine craft artists, displaying and selling their creations during the two-day outdoor festival.
Ask about sponsorship opportunities for the festival and sponsoring an Emerging Artist.
November 1-December 31, 2019
Holiday Boutique
The exhibition gallery presents handcrafted art and holiday themed pieces from artists throughout Florida.
November 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Opening party
January 7-18, 2020
Artists of ArtLofts
18 artists from ArtLofts (artists who are on the second floor of FCA) present their work in Florida CraftArt’s exhibition gallery.
January 7-12, 2020
Tibetan Monks Create Mandala
A large sacred sand mandala will be created in the exhibition gallery by eight Tibetan Buddhist monks from a Monastery in India.
January 24-March 7, 2020
Inside the World of Public Art
The new St. Petersburg pier will feature several public art pieces whose methods are based in fine craft. The unveiling of the new pier will be in September. This exhibition will explore the smaller work of these artists, as well as other public artists. Curated by Ann Wykel.
March 13-May 2, 2020
Contemporary Fiber in Florida
Call to artists showcasing contemporary approaches to fiber art and that pushes the boundaries and/or traditions in media and execution. Curated by Cindy Bartosek.
May 9-June 27, 2020
Florida CraftArt Members’ Show Contemporary Craft at its Finest
This national, juried, call-to-artists exhibition of original fine craft artwork showcases the best of handcrafted work by our members.
July 10-August 22, 2020
Environmentally Engaged
Artists express ideas about the environment, the impending effects of climate change, and human being’s relationship with the natural world. Visitors will be challenged to contemplate their connection to the earth through their actions.
September 11- October 24, 2020
Artists as Activists
Artists have long been the harbingers of community problems, the ones to sound the alarm of danger to our democracy or bring a crucial awareness to a social issue. This exhibit will feature artists who create socially engaged art and inspire a dialogue within the community.
November 6-December 31, 2020
Holiday Boutique
The ultimate artful shopping experience with fine jewelry, clay, glass, ornaments and more handcrafted by Florida’s most talented artists.
November 21-22, 2020
CraftArt Festival
This two-day contemporary craft festival features the best fine craft artists in the country. An Emerging Artists Program includes mentoring, free booth rental, photography and postcards of their art and a meal stipend. Programming at the festival includes children’s educational art activities and an art demonstration tent.
January 12-17, 2021
Tibetan Monks create Sand Mandala in Exhibition Gallery
Eight, Dalai Lama sanctioned monks will create a sand mandala with millions of colored grains of sand, along with artistic workshops and cultural events at Florida CraftArt.
January 13-23, 2021
Artists of ArtLofts
18 artists from ArtLofts present their work in Florida CraftArt’s exhibition gallery.
January 29 – March 20, 2021
Members’ Show – Contemporary Craft at its Finest
Exhibition of original fine craft artwork showcases the best of handcrafted work by our members from across Florida and some from across the country
Download a PDF Exhibition Schedule
Visit FloridaCraftArt.org for information on interesting lectures, our collecting fine craft art series, workshops and mural tours.
Thank you for your support of Florida CraftArt and artists who are vital to our community.
