Through sponsorship of a variety of programs, events, exhibitions and opportunities, a business or corporation can receive a myriad of marketing and public relations benefits. The Museum’s programming and sponsorship opportunities change annually. To best match company marketing goals with Museum opportunities, contact the Development office at 260.422.6467.

• Event Sponsorships
• Exhibition Sponsorships
• Educational Sponsorships

Event Sponsorships:

Cocktails & Culture — $1000
The Museum’s newest reason to get together, Cocktails & Culture is a unique blend of soft jazz, new art and interesting people. Offered on select Friday evenings, Cocktails & Culture will highlight an ever-changing array of artists from one of the region’s finest galleries. Experience the Museum in a whole new light surrounded by friends, co-workers, business associates, and art aficionados. Guests will gather for cocktails and hors d’ouevres in the Museum’s atrium to socialize and be serenaded while seeing a new slice of artistic life in Fort Wayne.

Chalk Walk — $150 - $5000
The Chalk Walk is one of the largest attractions held annually during the Three Rivers Festival. Over the course of the two-day event, more than 300 artists of all ages and skill levels transform Main Street into their own quarter-mile long canvas of inspirational color creativity. The artwork of Chalk Walk’s dedicated participants draws over 25,000 visitors. This is a phenomenal community family event that raises funds for the Museum. Sponsorships range between $150 and $5,000.

Trolley Tour — $250 - $5000
Trolley Tour is held each September. That evening our guests will gather for cocktails in the Museum’s Atrium before stepping into trolleys and motor coaches to be luxuriously taken on a tour of local galleries to view some of the greatest art that Fort Wayne has to offer. Trolley passengers are treated to appetizers from Fort Wayne’s finest restaurants and a wide range of drinks from that establishment’s cash bar. Sponsorships range between $250 and $5,000.

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Exhibition Sponsorships:

The Museum's energetic and popular series of changing exhibitions has been supported each year by generous underwriting from foundations, individuals, and corporate donors. Each exhibition provides unique opportunities for our donors. The Museum's Development professionals work with each underwriter to develop a support package that fits within the parameters of each donor's budget and expectations.

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Educational Sponsorships:

First Sundays — $750
Once a month, on the day most families find time to look for new experiences together, the Fort Wayne Museum of Art presents a spectacular palette of activities to delight all ages and interests. Visitors can participate in exhibition tours, art demonstrations, hands-on activities and movies while listening to music and enjoying light refreshments. First Sundays occur, of course, the first week of each month and are free to the public.

Free Wednesdays — $500
In an attempt to make art and art education accessible to those in the community for whom the admission fee might be a stopping point, the Museum opens its doors to the public each Wednesday free of charge. A variety of community organizations, groups and schools are able to take advantage of this popular day at the Museum.

Art Scene $250
This program takes place on Free Wednesdays during the months of September, October, November, March, April and May. It features an up-close and personal introduction to a series of living Indiana artists who visit the Museum to present their work and describe its meaning.

CRIT! — $250
This interactive evening art discussion features a revolving panel of guest critics who attempt to interpret and evaluate a surprise slate of artworks drawn from the history of American Art. Once they render judgment, things really get interesting as the audience is asked to critique the responses of the critics. This discussion takes place once in the Fall and once again in the Spring.

Scholastics — $250 - $5000
In January of each year, students from all around the region will enter artwork into the Scholastic Art Awards to compete for awards and scholarships. This program enriches many young lives and allows young artists a forum to present their creative talent.

The Art’SCool Reader — $1500
This innovative children’s publication is chock full of pictures, puzzlers, educational activities, and ArtiFacts that relate to the Museum’s current exhibitions and the world of art all around us. The Art’SCool Reader is designed to bolster the creative spirit of all children and to especially encourage these budding artists to stretch their imagination by increasing their level of art appreciation and presenting them with new opportunities to explore!

Art’SCool Summer Camp — $750
This summer camp opportunity for young artists ages 4 to 15 is designed to nurture individual expression, creativity, and imagination. Classes will integrate the study of great artists in and out of the galleries, feature a visiting artist, as well as celebrate student work.

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