SPONSOR THE SEASON. SHAPE THE LEGACY · 2026–2027 Exhibition Sponsorship Opportunities
Exhibition sponsors help the Academy Art Museum bring ambitious exhibitions, important artists, new scholarship, and exceptional art experiences to the Eastern Shore. Sponsorship provides meaningful opportunities to experience the season from the inside— through private openings, curator-led experiences, special travel opportunities, and recognition throughout the Museum. Rather than sponsoring a single exhibition, exhibition sponsorship invests in the complete cultural experience of an entire season and beyond. Any funds that exceed the goal of the current fiscal year will go into an endowment to fund future exhibitions.
Presenting Partner
$50,000
Provide extraordinary leadership for the Academy Art Museum’s exhibition program and help make an entire season of ambitious exhibitions possible.
PRESENTING PARTNER BENEFITS INCLUDE
- Eight invitations to the VIP Sponsor Opening of From Sea to Shining Sea on November 5, 2026
- Eight invitations to the VIP Sponsor Opening of the Permanent Collection Exhibition on July 8, 2027
- Six invitations to a curator-led experience and private cocktail reception preceding the January 8, 2027 lecture by Will Coleman, Director of the Andrew & Betsy Wyeth Foundation for American Art
- Four complimentary tickets for the special excursion to the Brandywine Museum of Art, including visits to the N.C. Wyeth and Andrew Wyeth studios on May 8, 2027
- Four invitations to an intimate Atrium dinner with Museum leadership, curators, and special guests
- Recognition across all three major exhibitions as a Presenting Sponsor on the AAM website, in AAM social media, on exhibition acknowledgment walls, in AAM’s Academy magazine, and in select exhibition print materials
Community Catalyst
$25,000
Play a leadership role in bringing ambitious exhibitions and transformative art experiences to the Eastern Shore.
BENEFITS INCLUDE
- Six invitations to the VIP Sponsor Opening of From Sea to Shining Sea on November 5, 2026
- Six invitations to the VIP Sponsor Opening of the Permanent Collection Exhibition on July 8, 2027
- Four invitations to a curator-led experience and private cocktail reception preceding the lecture by Will Coleman, Director of the Andrew & Betsy Wyeth Foundation for American Art on January 8, 2027
- Two complimentary tickets for the special excursion to the Brandywine Museum of Art, including visits to the N.C. Wyeth and Andrew Wyeth studios on May 8, 2027
- Recognition across all three major exhibitions as a Community Catalyst Level Sponsor on the AAM website, in AAM social media, on exhibition acknowledgment walls, in AAM’s Academy magazine, and in select exhibition print materials
Visionary
$15,000
Support the creative vision behind an exceptional year of exhibitions and enjoy more intimate opportunities to engage with the people and ideas behind the art.
BENEFITS INCLUDE
- Four invitations to the VIP Sponsor Opening of From Sea to Shining Sea on November 5, 2026
- Four invitations to the VIP Sponsor Opening of the Permanent Collection Exhibition on July 8, 2027
- Two invitations to a curator-led experience and private cocktail reception preceding the lecture by Will Coleman, Director of the Andrew & Betsy Wyeth Foundation for American Art on January 8, 2027
- Two complimentary tickets for the special excursion to the Brandywine Museum of Art, including visits to the N.C. Wyeth and Andrew Wyeth studios on May 8, 2027
- Recognition across all three major exhibitions as a Visionary Level Sponsor on the AAM website, in AAM social media, on exhibition acknowledgment walls, in AAM’s Academy magazine, and in select exhibition print materials
Promoter
$10,500
Help bring important exhibitions and artists to our community while enjoying special access throughout the season.
BENEFITS INCLUDE
- Two invitations to the VIP Sponsor Opening of From Sea to Shining Sea on November 5, 2026
- Two invitations to the VIP Sponsor Opening of the Permanent Collection Exhibition on July 8, 2027
- Two complimentary tickets for the special excursion to the Brandywine Museum of Art, including visits to the N.C. Wyeth and Andrew Wyeth studios on May 8, 2027
- Recognition across all three major exhibitions as a Promoter Level Sponsor on the AAM website, in AAM social media, on exhibition acknowledgment walls, in AAM’s Academy magazine, and in select exhibition print materials
Ambassador
$5,500
Join a community of supporters helping make the Academy Art Museum’s exhibition season possible.
BENEFITS INCLUDE
- Two invitations to the VIP Sponsor Opening of From Sea to Shining Sea on November 5, 2026
- Two invitations to the VIP Sponsor Opening of the Permanent Collection Exhibition on July 8, 2027
- Recognition across all three major exhibitions as an Ambassador Level Sponsor on the AAM website, in AAM social media, on exhibition acknowledgment walls, in AAM’s Academy magazine, and in select exhibition print materials
We would be delighted to speak with you personally.
If you would like to learn more about supporting these exhibitions, our Executive Director and Development Manager would be pleased to have a private conversation with you about the opportunities to make a gift and the impact of your support.
Please feel free to contact the Development Office at development@academyartmuseum.org or 410-822-2787, ext. 120
Thank you kindly for your time and consideration. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to partner with you in bringing these extraordinary exhibitions to life and sharing them with our community.
PREVIEW OUR 2026-2027 SEASON HERE:
THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SEASON SPONSORS:
Sue & Joe Bredekamp
Pam & Jim Harris
Ciindy & John Heller
Carolyne Hyde
J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Mary Lou and Joe Peters
Debbie and Mike Potter
Schulman Foundation
Beverly & Richard Tilghman
Holly & Gary Townsend
Nanny Trippe