Sponsorships – 2025 Fundraiser Event

Woman Made Gallery’s annual fundraiser raises funds that help our nonprofit organization carry out its programming and continue to provide opportunities for women artists. This year’s fundraising theme is Art & The City at Morningstar, a corporate venue at 22 W. Washington Street in Chicago.

Our revenue goals for our 2025 fundraiser is to reach beyond $35,000 from sources that include:

$10,000 in ticket sales
$5,000 in silent auction and other fundraising activities
$20,000 in private and corporate sponsorships

We strive to create a fun and memorable event to keep our community and fervent supporters engaged and acknowledged. The funds raised during the evening will directly benefit Woman Made’s mission, programs and community.

Admission tickets are $95 each, $160 for a pair in advance or at the door.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities range from $500 to $5,000, with contributions supporting essential gallery needs such as funding exhibitions, programs, special events, operations, and overhead costs. Select the sponsorship level that best aligns with your organization’s corporate giving goals.

Choose Your Sponsorship Donation

Muse – $500

2 complimentary tickets to Art & The City
Recognition: Name listed on WMG’s website and in the event program
Social media: One dedicated thank-you post across WMG’s social media channels
Newsletter mention: Inclusion in one pre-event newsletter

Curator – $1,000

4 complimentary tickets
Recognition: Name, logo, and link featured on WMG’s website and in the event program
Newsletter mentions: Included in two newsletters (pre and post-event)
Social media: Two dedicated thank-you posts across social channels
Special perk: Option to host a private gathering for up to 12 guests in the gallery for 2 hours (must be scheduled in advance; food/beverages not included)

Collector – $3000

6 complimentary tickets
Recognition: Premium name/logo placement on event web page, program, and signage
Newsletter mentions: Featured in three newsletters (2 pre-event, 1 post)
Social media: Three dedicated mentions (with logo/tag/image)
Exclusive experience: Private workshop for up to 8 guests at Studio 4040 in Albany Park (e.g., garment dyeing session with studio artist)
Gallery access: One after-hours private visit to WMG for up to 10 people (2 hours; optional artist-led talk; food/beverage not included)

Visionary – $5000

12 complimentary tickets
Recognition:
- Yearlong name/logo/link presence on WMG’s website
- Full-page feature in event program with custom message
- Verbal thanks at event and custom poster signage at venue
Newsletter mentions: Highlighted in five newsletters (3 pre, 2 post)
Social media: Five dedicated mentions, including one Instagram Reel and four custom posts
Sponsorship: Recognition as a sponsor of a future WMG exhibition with in-gallery signage and social media mentions
Exclusive event: Private event opportunity for 12 guests during the sponsored exhibit (gallery access for 3 hours; food/beverage not included)