SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Wisconsin Craft is pleased to offer high visibility sponsorship opportunities to grow your brand.  Your vital support benefits our region:

  • Help develop and promote craft and the maker to enhance the cultural life of Wisconsin communities!

  • Engage with artists and the public through a variety of events and programming! 

  • Support emerging craft artists and artistic communities!

  • Bring important professional programming to craft artists!

...and so much more!! 


You Reach Key Audiences!

  • Reach over 20,000 visitors in Southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois

    • 55% live in the 20 mile radius

    • 67% female with BA or higher education

  • 75K+ Website vists

  • 18.8 million earned media impressions 

  • 194,000 social media impressions

  • Satisfaction of keeping these events free and open to all!

Signature Free Public Events

MORNING GLORY ART FAIR

2nd Weekend in August on the Deer District Plaza, Milwaukee, WI

Located on the beautiful plaza and the street outside of Fiserv Forum, the Morning Glory has been one of the nation’s premier destination art fairs bringing locals and visitors alike. This FREE fair is organized with over 135 fine craft artists ranging from art to wear and art for the home in ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, painting, mixed media, photography, wood, and more.

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MKE STUDIO TOUR

1st Weekend in October, 20+ Studios around Milwaukee County.

The MKE Studio Tour strives to connect Fine Craft Artists from Milwaukee and beyond to their surrounding neighborhoods. The purpose is to give the public a view into their studios and  to promote Fine Craft fields and emerging and established artists.

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Member Biennial Exhibition

Wisconsin Craft Members Biennial

Next Exhibition Year: March 7th- April 25th, 2025 | Plymouth Art Center 


The Wisconsin Craft Biennial, in partnership with a distinguished gallery, showcases the finest craftwork from artisans across the state. As a Wisconsin Craft Member, you have the exclusive opportunity to apply and submit your work related to the chosen theme, celebrating the rich diversity of craftsmanship.


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Workshops &

Educational Classes

2025 PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMING

WI Craft is offering members several virtual and in-person professional programs to help members grow their businesses. Programs encompass topics relevant to specific crafts and techniques, the business side of marketing your work, and much more. 

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We are flexible and would love to partner

with your company on ideas and opportunities!

Monetary and in-kind support available.


Become a Sponsor

*To become a 2025 sponsor - Email WI Craft Development Chairperson*

2024 Sponsorship Levels

Platinum Sponsor  |  $5,000+

  • Listed year round on all three websites (32,000 visits in 2022)

  • Top Billing on all Programs and events

  • Includes Organization write up in Morning Glory Brochure with full page ad

  • Monthly social media shout out on WI Craft

  • Possible partnership/activity at workplace

Gold Awards Sponsorship  |  $3,500

Includes Gold Sponsorship Benefits

(Morning Glory)

  • MG Artist Award Sponsor

  • Print and Social media Awards posts

  • Includes ALL Gold Sponsor benefits

Gold Sponsorship  |  $2,500

Includes Silver Sponsor Benefits

(Morning Glory and MKE Studio Tour)

  • Booth at Morning Glory ($500 value!)

  • Morning Glory program brochure: Full Page Ad 

  • Logo on MG & MKE Studio Tour brochures

  • Logo on websites & digital media promotions

  • Logo in our social media with posts prior to and during event weekend

  • Inclusion in our WI Craft eNewsletter

  • Signage at Events

Silver Sponsorship   |  $1,000

Includes Bronze Level Benefits

(Morning Glory and MKE Studio Tour)

  • Morning Glory Program Brochure: Half Page Ad 

  • Logo on MG & MKE Studio Tour brochures

  • Logo on Wisconsin Craft Website

  • Mentions in our social media with posts prior to and during event weekend

  • Inclusion in our WI Craft eNewsletter

  • Signage at Events

Bronze Sponsorship  |  $500

Year of Professional Programming
  • Promotion on Wisconsin Craft
  • Social Media mentions for programming events 
  • Inclusion in our Wisconsin Craft eNewsletters

Bronze Sponsorship  |  $500

Choose One of Our Events

    • Morning Glory Program Brochure: Quarter Page Ad

    • Name listed in MG OR MKE Studio Tour brochure

    • Website mention on specified event

    • Social media mentions throughout event weekend

    • Inclusion in our Wisconsin Craft eNewsletter

     Art Engages our Communities.

    Contact WI Craft Development Chairperson, Kathy DeVries

    to start your journey as a sponsor.


    Contact 


    Wisconsin Craft

    8469 North 50th Street

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223

    info@wisconsincraft.org


    Wisconsin Craft is a IRS Registered 501(c)(3) Public Charity.
    Federal Tax ID: 86-3186271

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