Corporate Partnerships
Through its generous support, the corporate community plays a significant role in advancing the Smart’s vision, supporting the full range of exhibitions and programs, and promoting the vitality of the Museum as we work to become a more inclusive and engaging space for all.
There are a number of ways a company can engage with the Smart and enjoy exclusive benefits offered by the Museum.
Sponsorship levels
$25,000 | Director’s Level
Recognition includes:
- Logo recognition on the exhibition title wall (if applicable)
- Recognition in all exhibition-related materials, including press releases (listing), website (listing and logo), e-newsletters (listing, logo, and link), social media (listing and tagging), and other printed matter produced by the Smart Museum
- Signage at special events and programs
- Recognition in the Smart Museum’s Impact Report
- Verbal recognition at the celebratory opening dinners
- Verbal recognition at select exhibition-related programming
Benefits may include:
- All invitations to the exhibition or program related events
- Private curator-led tour of the exhibition for up to 10 guests at the Smart Museum
- Invitation to the Director’s preview of the exhibition including receiving line and remarks
- Invitation to the celebratory opening dinner for key executives and clients
- Opportunity to host a corporate event at the Smart Museum in which the rental fee will be waived
$10,000 | Collector’s Level
Recognition includes:
- Logo recognition on the exhibition title wall (if applicable)
- Recognition in all exhibition-related materials, including press releases (listing), website (listing), e-newsletters (listing and link), social media (listing and tagging), and other printed matter produced by the Smart Museum
- Signage at special events and programs
- Recognition in the Smart Museum’s Impact Report
Benefits may include:
- All invitations to the exhibition or program related events
- Private curator-led tour of the exhibition for up to 10 guests at the Smart Museum
- Invitation to the Director’s preview of the exhibition
$5,000 | Curator’s Level
Recognition includes:
- Text recognition on exhibition title walls (if applicable)
- Recognition in all exhibition-related materials, including press releases (listing), website (listing and logo), e-newsletters (listing, logo, and link), social media (listing and tagging), and other printed matter produced by the Smart Museum
- Signage at special events and programs
- Recognition in the Smart Museum’s Impact Report
Benefits may include:
- All invitations to the exhibition or program related events
- Private educator-led tour of the exhibition for up to 10 guests at the Smart Museum
$2,500 | Partner’s Level
Recognition includes:
- Recognition in all exhibition-related materials, including press releases (listing), website (listing and logo), e-newsletters (listing, logo, and link), social media (listing and tag- ging), and other printed matter produced by the Smart Museum
- Signage at special events and programs
- Recognition in the Smart Museum’s Impact Report
Benefits may include:
- All invitations to the exhibition or program related events
- Private educator-led of the exhibition for up to 10 guests at the Smart Museum
Contact
For more information on these options and other ways to support the Smart Museum, please contact:
Jessica Glaser
Director of Development
773.834.6886
jessicaglaser@uchicago.edu
Image: Guests at the preview of The Allure of Matter: Material Art from China at the Smart Museum of Art. Photo by Jean Lachat.