Business Partnership Program

Corporate donations to the Art Museum can be designated to the Annual Fund, Underwriting, Programming, or Special Events depending on the preference of the Corporation. Many corporations value the additional recognition received through sponsorship of exhibitions or programs. The Business Partnership brochure highlights donor benefits for each level of financial support.

Exhibition Underwriting
Underwriting gifts assist the Art Museum in the presentation of works of Art to West Michigan from collaborating organizations in the United States and abroad, offering our residents the very best in cultural opportunities.

ArtPrize September 22 – October 10, 2010
GRAM serves as an Official Exhibition Center. Sponsorships for individual galleries are available at $5,000 level, Court locations at $2,500 level.

Diana – A Celebration November 7, 2010 – February 16, 2011
Gala table sponsorships begin at $5,000.

Upcoming Exhibitions – March – December, 2011
Support a future exhibition with a contribution during 2010. Sponsorship levels available at $50,000, $25,000, $10,000, $5,000 and $2,500 levels.

Programming Sponsorships
Sponsoring programming at the Art Museum, allows complementary programming to be developed to enrich visitor experience at GRAM, engaging all ages and backgrounds.

$50,000+
Sponsor Friday Night at GRAM for 1 year
Provide Lead Sponsorship for future exhibitions

$25,000-$49,999
Supporting gift for future exhibitions
Underwrite website enhancement expanding accessibility to Museum’s collection
Sponsor Saturday All Day with the Arts
Sponsor the Art Museum Christmas Tree and Children’s Holiday Party

$10,000-$24,999
Supporting gift for future exhibitions
Sponsor the President’s Dinner
Seasonal sponsor for Sunday Classic Series

$5,000-$9,999
Sponsor Skate and Create – special admission for families skating at Rosa Parks Circle
Sponsor New Year’s Eve at GRAM and host your private party in the Member’s Lounge
Sponsor Art Museum Founding Day Celebration – June 1, 2010
Sponsor free general admission during Festival of the Arts
Sponsor free general admission during Celebration on the Grand
Sponsor Summer Art Camps for one week
Supporting Sponsorship for Saturday All Day with the Arts family programming

$2,500-$4,999
Sponsor a Business Partner Tap into GRAM reception
Sponsor an Art Museum Intern for six months
Supporting Sponsorship for Saturday All Day with the Arts family programming

$1,000-$2,499
Join the Business Partnership program
Sponsor a Lecture Series or Guest Speaker appearance

Art Museum Centennial Gala

Centennial Gala and Diana – A Celebration Exhibition
Leadership Exhibition and Gala Sponsorship $100,000

Champions of the Arts Sponsorship $10,000

Business Partner Dollar Day
Saturday, July 24
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Employees of our Business Partners are invited to enjoy the Grand Rapids Art Museum For $1 Admission*

*Employees must show an Employee ID or other proof of employment at the Guest Services Desk upon admission. Employees may bring 1 adult guest and any children 18 and under to be admitted for $1 each.

View the Business Partner Dollar Day flyer online:
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