Sponsorship Tiers & Opportunities

Below, explore the various ways your organization can partner with us to support North Carolina art education, gain prominent visibility at the North Carolina Museum of Art, and connect with faculty leaders from across the state.

Presenting Reception Sponsor

(Title Level) — $5,000

  • Exclusive Reception Naming Rights: "The Evening Reception Hosted by [Your Organization's Name]" with prominent standalone signage throughout the reception space at the NCMA.

  • Premium Visual Branding: Top-tier placement of your large logo on the official conference website homepage, digital signage, and the front cover of the printed program.

  • Podium Recognition: Dedicated verbal acknowledgment during both the opening remarks and a special toast during the reception.

  • Collateral Placement: Opportunity to include promotional material or a branded item in the attendee registration packets.

  • Event Access: Four (4) complimentary all-access registration waivers, including full conference admission and the NCMA evening reception.

Co-Headline Reception Sponsor (Platinum Level) — $2,500

  • Shared Reception Branding: Co-branded signage featured prominently at the food and beverage stations during the NCMA evening reception.

  • Elevated Visual Branding: High-priority logo placement on the conference website, main event digital displays, and inside the printed program.

  • Verbal Recognition: Special acknowledgment during the evening reception.

  • Event Access: Three (3) complimentary all-access registration waivers, including the conference and the NCMA reception.

Inspire Sponsor (Gold Level) — $1,000

  • Exclusive Visual Branding: Prominent placement of your organization's logo on the official conference website, digital signage, and printed program.

  • Verbal Recognition: Special acknowledgement during the opening remarks and evening reception.

  • Exhibitor Space or Reception Access: Includes a dedicated table with tablecloth and 2 chairs set up in the main lobby for connecting with attendees between sessions (or, upon request, swap table access for two complimentary tickets to the NCMA evening reception). Includes two (2) complimentary conference registration waivers.

Educate Sponsor (Silver Level) — $500

  • Visual Branding: Inclusion of your organization's logo on the conference website and printed program.

  • Exhibitor Space or Reception Access: Includes one (1) complimentary conference registration waiver, plus your choice of:

    • A dedicated table with tablecloth and 2 chairs in the main lobby for product sample giveaways and attendee engagement between sessions, OR

    • One (1) ticket to the NCMA evening reception.

Advocate Sponsor (Bronze Level) — Up to $499

  • Community Recognition: Text listing as a supporting advocate on the conference website and printed program.

  • Perfect for individual patrons, independent artists, or small local businesses wanting to support arts education in North Carolina.

Payments will be made to Wake Tech Community College.

Please contact Harriet Hoover, NCCC AFA Association President, for additional details at (hhoover@waketech.edu)