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 goodwill 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 Past 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!
220 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: $50,000
All of the privileges for the Presenting Sponsor for all the exhibitions in the year
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 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 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 the 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 is associated with an item in the exhibition.
- Social media promotion
- 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
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 Schedule 2023
January 6-15, 2023
“Artists of ArtLofts” features sixteen artists whose studios are directly above the gallery. See paintings, drawings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, glass, jewelry, and more by talented and highly skilled artists.
January 9-15, 2023
Tibetan Monks Create Mandala in Gallery: Eight Tibetan Monks bring universal lessons of peace and impermanence. In Florida CraftArt’s Exhibition Gallery, they will create a colorful Sacred Sand Mandala. The monks will chant, perform music and dances, as well as share Tibetan culture and traditions. Sponsor: Tyler Jones, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
January 27 – March 11, 2023
“Clearly Collaborative” (curated by David Ramsey) An exhibition of original glass and multi-media sculptures created through an exceptional collaboration between nine multi-media artists/makers and established glass master Duncan McClellan. Invited artists are Lucrezia Bieler, Joyce Curvin, Pam Fox, Dominice Gilbert, William Kidd, Nneka Jones, John Mascoll, Charlie Parker, and Sue Shapiro.
March 17-April 29, 2023
“Members’ Show – Contemporary Craft at its Finest,” Call to artists. This national, juried, call-to-artists exhibition of original fine craft artwork showcases the best of handcrafted work by our members from across the county.
May 5-June 24, 2023
“The Alchemy of Art” (curated by Elizabeth Brincklow and Mary Childs) Art is a science not only through its medium and technical aspects but also in the biochemical reactions that it elicits from people who interact with it physiologically, neurologically, and psychologically. The Science of Art is the “whole piece;” it encompasses the creator, the fabrication, the object, and the viewer. This exhibition will move the fine craft conversation forward by sparking questions, insights, and wonder about who we are, what we are, and how we inhabit our world. Sponsor: Kathryn Howd and Edward Rucks
June 30- August 26, 2023
“Rebels,” Call to Artists: Explore what it means to be an art rebel guaranteed to get folks excited and inspired.
September 1-October 21, 2023
Ghost Stories,” (curated by Catherine Bergmann) – Invitational and Call to Artists: Multi-media interpretation of the theme. Artists work in a variety of media from clay, jewelry-making, sculpture, mixed media, book arts/zines, painting, illustration, printmaking, and installation. The show’s theme naturally lends itself to storytelling which will include an ekphrastic event.
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.
