An Invitation to Our Sponsorship Partners
“As soon as histories are properly told there is no more need of romances.”
~ Walt Whitman
Please Join Us as a Corporate Sponsor
The events, programs and exhibitions that will be presented by the Museums of Old York in 2010 are as imaginative as they are informative. With the opening of the education and exhibition center at the Remick Barn, the museum has be expanding its reach through special exhibitions and exciting new programs. By sharing our history, we foster a sense of place and bring people together to experience and appreciate the heritage of our community.
Sponsorship is a Partnership with a Purpose
People are drawn to companies that value local community resources. Sponsorships partner companies with organizations that people are passionate about, thus adding a higher purpose to their relationship with you. Old York provides several opportunities for your company to make a real difference in our community.
We Count on Your Generous Sponsorship Support
Our programs, exhibitions and events are made possible by our corporate sponsorship program. Last year’s sponsors included companies such as Head and Associates, Kennebunk Savings Bank, Ocean National Bank, Hap Moore Antiques-Auctions, Boston Advisors, Family Tree Antiques, Oceans Community Federal Credit Union, Lehman Brothers, Sanford Institution for Savings, and Union Bluff Hotel. Please consider joining the ranks of these dedicated companies by partnering with Old York.
A Sponsorship that Works for You
We know your time is important, so we have kept the process simple. All the documents you will need to make your decision will be provided, including a list of sponsorship opportunities, levels, pricing and inclusions, along with your sponsorship reservation form. We hope you will consider becoming a corporate sponsor for any one of our events, exhibitions and programs. Our sponsorship program is priced and packaged to encourage participation by businesses of any size and offers sponsorships from $250 up to $10,000. Whatever your level of support, we appreciate your continued commitment to our community. Please do not hesitate to call us or email Amanda Turpin to talk further about our sponsorship opportunities.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Living History: Education Programs for Everyone
Our educational programs make up the heart and soul of our work here at Old York. Each year we serve more than 3,500 children from Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. These programs include the popular Morning Adventures series, school field trips and in-class programs as well as classes, workshops and lectures for adult learners. Sponsorships are available for the Junior Docent program, the entire 2008 season, for individual programs, lectures or workshops for adults or children. Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper and Pewter Sponsorships are available.
Decorator Show House
The Decorator Show House, which runs from July 17 though August 14, is the premier summer event in York. It is kicked off with the annual Preview Gala on July 16 and includes several luncheon programs. This year thousands of people will come to the region to view the 2010 Decorator Show House. With a mailing list of over 5,000 and incredible media exposure, this is an excellent opportunity to showcase your company. Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze Sponsorships are available; alternatively, one exclusive sponsorship is available.
George Marshall Store Gallery: Art Exhibitions
The Museums of Old York presents contemporary art exhibitions in the historic George Marshall Store Gallery. Five exhibitions are presented each year, and each exhibition starts with an opening reception. Five thousand postcards are printed for each exhibit and are included in press packages. Of these 3,500 are sent to a highly qualified list. Gold and Silver Sponsorships, both of which are exclusive, are available.
Old York Antiques Show and Preview Party
The Old York Antiques Show will be the culminating event of Arts & Antiques Week in York Maine. A Preview Party is held on Friday, September 10. The Show runs from September 11 ~ 12 and features some of the region’s best antiques dealers gathered on Old York’s historic campus. With a mailing list of over 1,200 – subsidized also by the mailing lists of participating dealers, this is an excellent opportunity to showcase your company. Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze Sponsorships are available.