Why Support DesignAmerica?

DesignAmerica celebrates America’s creative community.

After the greatest financial blood bath since the Great Depression, America’s creative community remains strong and steadfast. For too long it was said that we, as a designing and manufacturing nation were, in a word, through – that we no longer manufacture in America and that we aren’t the “design and implement” powerhouses we once were.

Now the opportunity is being presented to prove that assumption is simply wrong. DesignAmerica-Texas is the first in a series of nationwide events that will celebrate and encourage the design and single-maker manufacturer to show not only their work but their undaunted entrepreneurial spirit – and where better than in Texas?

What is DesignAmerica?

DesignAmerica Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 (pending) organization for designers, makers, and artisans across America – from the tip of Alaska to the foot of Florida and in between. Our members are the capable of their craft, creating exquisite work and deserving of international exposure and attention. It is a community for – and of – those who recognize the artistic, cultural and economic value of impeccable design and craftsmanship, and who endeavor to pass their knowledge and skill to future generations. DesignAmerica is an organization dedicated to promoting and supporting these artisans in order that they may break through to mainstream markets and sophisticated buyers in ways they may never have imagined or had thought impossible on their own.

Why Sponsor DesignAmerica-TEXAS?

• To show your support of American design and single source manufacturing.
• To be in front of some of the world’s most important artists, craftsmen and innovative manufacturers.
• To be an advocate and inspiration for the growth of America’s entrepreneurial spirit.
• To participate in the beginning of a nation-wide awareness and educational campaign to reinvigorate the American creative spirit.
• To show support for the continued development of art and design education through important institutions and events.
• To show and share your commitment to America’s root-based design culture..

Please show your support and review the various levels of sponsorship.

DesignAmerica-TEXAS Sponsorship Levels

DesignAmerica-TEXAS
May 6-8, 2011
Celebrating the best of American Design in Texas

$50,000 – Presenting Sponsor(s)

• 16 VIP Gala tickets (Non-tax deductible value: $1,600), 30 general admission tickets (Non-tax deductible value: $600)
• 10’ by 10’ Exhibit Space
• Name listing above event title
• Presenting Sponsor recognition on front of venue signage and throughout event site
• Recognition on all mailings, media advertising and publicity opportunities
• Recognition at VIP Gala, logo in multimedia presentation
• Recognition in event program book including full-page, full-color ad
• Recognition on DesignAmerica website including short corporate philanthropic video
• Social media event tie-ins on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn
• Right of first refusal for signage on event refreshment container and swag

$25,000 – Premier Sponsor(s)

• 10 VIP Gala tickets (Non-tax deductible value: $1,000), 20 general admission tickets (Non-tax deductible value: $400)
• 10’ by 10’ Exhibit Space
• Premier Sponsor recognition throughout event site
• Recognition on all mailings, media advertising and publicity opportunities
• Recognition in event program book along with full-page, full-color ad
• Recognition on DesignAmerica website including your short philanthropic video
• Social media event tie-ins on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn
• Right of first refusal for signage on event refreshment container and swag

$10,000 – Major Sponsor(s)

• 6 VIP Gala tickets (Non-tax deductible value: $600), 10 general admission tickets (Non-tax deductible value: $200)
• 10’ by 10’ Exhibit Space
• Major Sponsor recognition throughout event site
• Recognition on media advertising
• Recognition in event program book along with half-page full color ad
• Recognition on DesignAmerica website
• Social media event tie-ins on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn

$5,000 – Supporting Sponsor(s)

• 4 VIP Gala tickets (Non-tax deductible value: $400), 6 general admission tickets (Non-tax deductible value: $120)
• 5’ by 10’ Exhibit Space
• Supporting Sponsor recognition throughout event site
• Recognition on media advertising
• Recognition in event program book along with quarter-page full color ad
• Recognition on DesignAmerica website
• Social media event tie-ins on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn

$2,500 – Event Sponsor(s)

• 2 VIP Gala tickets (Non-tax deductible value: $200), 2 general admission tickets (Non-tax deductible value: $40)
• Recognition in event program book on sponsor page
• Recognition on DesignAmerica website
• Recognition on Thank You to Event Sponsors venue sign
• Social media event tie-ins on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn

$1,000 – Friend of DesignAmerica Sponsorship(s)

• 2 VIP Gala tickets (Non-tax deductible value: $200)
• Recognition in event program book
• Recognition on Thank You to Friends of DesignAmerica venue sign

In-Kind Sponsorships Available:
Media Sponsors • Bottled Water • Cups • Wine • Swag Bags • T-Shirts and Caps

Please show your support: Download the DesignAmerica-TEXAS 2011 Sponsorship Form