From Muskoka Arts and Crafts:
Muskoka Arts and Crafts (MA&C) is pleased to announce with gratitude a ten thousand dollar ($10,000) sponsorship from Queen’s Hill Consulting to expand the non-profit organization’s innovative arts programs and to ensure more access for locals and visitors to the visual arts. The donation is the first in MA&C’s new “Creative Sponsorship Program”, said Executive Director Nichole Kitchen today.
Muskoka Arts & Crafts is growing and looking for corporate and individual sponsors to help the long-standing organization evolve, said Executive Director Nichole Kitchen today. Now is the time for businesses to partner with Muskoka Arts and Crafts for a tailed sponsorship package that can be “co-created” for optimal impact.
MA&C’s most recent achievement was highlighted at its Spring Members’ Show, where 80+ artists displayed their work for the annual juried exhibit. The event took place in the organization’s Manitoba Street location in Bracebridge, called “MA&C on Main”, where 12K visitors walked through the doors in the first year of operation (est. 2024).
The event also saw the launch of MA&C’s new “Creative Sponsorship Program”, which offers interested businesses and individuals the opportunity to develop innovative and mutually beneficial sponsorships to support MA&C’s two annual shows, ongoing exhibits, and the sustainability of its ‘MA&C on Main’ space.
“With our new space attracting thousands of visitors all year round and our annual Summer Show attracting thousands of seasonal and permanent residents as well as tourists, we have plenty of return on investment (ROI) for businesses wanting high visibility for their own brand and offering,” said Kitchen.
Trish Conley-Knight, Chair of MA&C’s fundraising and membership committee, says the organization that supports 400+ Muskoka makers want to give donor partners access to that creativity by building sponsorships organically, rather than adhering to a fixed or tiered program.
“We have so many incredible opportunities for anyone interested in supporting arts and crafts in our communities,” she noted. “To develop something truly innovative, the first step is for our team to sit down with the sponsor to discover together how what we offer can produce a creative impact for them. Maybe it’s innovative advertising in one of our galleries or an intimate event in one of our spaces; maybe it’s a unique pop-op at the Summer show in Annie Williams Park. The possibilities are endless and exciting.”
At the Spring Members’ Show, MA&C’s fundraising and membership committee announced the not-for-profit’s first creative sponsorship, the introduction of an award in memory of a prominent local arts enthusiast.
The Bill Monk Community Hobbyist Award, sponsored by Queen’s Hill Consulting owner Kate Monk, will be presented annually to a member of the public who pursues arts or crafts as a hobby, rather than as a profession. The sponsorship for this program in the amount of $10K will see the winner’s amateur works showcased at a MA&C event, and will award each winner $200 to spend at the organization’s annual l Holiday Market in December.
“We are incredibly grateful for this seed donation for our Creative Sponsorship Program to launch our development plans,” said Nichole Kitchen. “This came about after much thoughtful consideration and discussions about what the donor wanted to achieve in her father’s memory, as well as how the sponsorship would best support our organization.”
Trish Conley-Knight says MA&C is looking forward to speaking to community businesses and individuals to tailor more unique sponsorships.
“MA&C and its members contribute greatly to both the cultural and economic landscapes in Muskoka,” she said. “We hope to garner more support for this work and for its impact in our communities, while also giving businesses a truly special platform for their own objectives.”
To inquire about the Creative Sponsorship Program at Muskoka Arts & Crafts, please email Executive Director Nichole Kitchen: [email protected]
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