Florida CraftArt Exhibition Calendar and Sponsorship Opportunities for 2021
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Why become a sponsor?
Florida CraftArt is free and open to the public. In conjunction with each exhibit, programming includes workshops for children and adults, artist talks, panels with experts and live performances that are culturally enriching and educate the public.
When you help to fund an exhibition you are creating good will and and helping artists to make a living as small business people.
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.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Annual sponsor: $25,000
All of the privileges for the Presenting Sponsor for all the exhibitions
Presenting Sponsor: $10,000
- Top billing in all print and web publications: Name and logo on web header, E-news 5,000 member list
- Logo on postcard sent to 5,000 households
- Social Media promotions
- Link on FCA website
- Releases to media and web listings
- Signage in event gallery in a large font, on 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 exhibition
Visionary Exhibition Sponsor: $7,500
- Listing in all print and web publications: E-news 5,000 member list. Link on FCA website
- Logo on postcard sent to 5,000 households
- Social Media promotions
- Releases to media and web listing
- Signage in event gallery in a medium font, on wall and/or exterior window
- Acknowledged at receptions
- Opportunity to participate in special events and programming during exhibition
Inspirational Exhibition Sponsor: $5,000
- Listing in print, web, gallery sign and E-news
- Your logo associated with an item in the exhibition.
- Social media promotion
- Releases to media and reception recognition
Signature Exhibition Sponsor: $2,500
- Listing on web, gallery sign and E-news
- News releases to media and web listings
Handcrafted Sponsorship Sponsor: $1,000
- Listed on website and mentioned in e-news.
Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.
Contact
Katie Deits, Executive Director
(727) 821-7391 or [email protected]
501 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Exhibition Calendar 2021
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.
March 26 – May 8
Epicurean Delights (Call to Artists)
Fine Craft artists are invited to submit work to this exhibition with the theme of Epicurean Delights includes images and objects featuring food, cooking, and dining. This exhibition showcases the finest contemporary ceramics, glass, jewelry, fiber, metals, mixed media, and wood.
May 14 – June 26
Beautiful Bountiful Bowls (Call to Artists)
Fine Craft artists are invited to submit bowls to celebrate the fullness of life: Bowls, tiny bowls, tall bowls, short bowls, wild bowls and calm bowls, yarn bowls and wishing bowls; basket bowls, ceramic bowls, fiber bowls, glass bowls, jewelry bowls, mixed media bowls, metal bowls, wooden bowls. Bowl us over with your bowls! The exhibition will include wheel-throwing bowl demonstrations, as well as workshops.
July 9 – August 28, 2020
“Oh the Places We Can Go,” (Call to Artists)
Fine craft artists are invited to submit their creations inspired by places they’ve been or would like to visit for the exhibit, “Oh, the places we can go!” Programming includes presentations about art travel and workshops.
September 10 – October 23, 2021
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.
November 5 – December 31, 2021
“Holiday Boutique,” Call to Artists
The exhibition gallery presents handcrafted art and holiday-themed pieces from artists throughout Florida.
November 20 – 21, 2021
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 outdoor festival.
See CraftArt Festival brochure for sponsorship levels and opportunities.
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.
