Corporate Partners

Communicate your company’s commitment to diversity, creativity and innovation by becoming an MoCP Corporate Partner. Whether you sponsor an exhibition, underwrite an educational program, or become a corporate member, you actively reach an energetic, educated community while nurturing the study and appreciation of contemporary art.

Corporate Partnership with the MoCP includes a diverse menu of philanthropic and marketing opportunities, as well as unique ways of thanking your clients and employees for their dedication to your company. Your company has a unique vision and purpose for engaging the arts, and we will work with you to craft a compelling sponsorship package that fits your needs. Benefits include but are not limited to:

Recognition of support and company logo in all levels of print, radio, web advertising, and within the exhibition spaces
VIP invitations to the exclusive annual gala
VIP invitations to all exhibition-related events and parties
Exclusive entertaining privileges at the Museum
Invitations to the annual Dinner with the Director
Corporate Membership privileges

We invite you to explore the following areas of support. If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please contact Jeff Arnet, Manager of Development and Marketing at 312.344.7779 or jarnett@colum.edu.

EXHIBITION SPONSORSHIP

Exhibition sponsors underwrite an entire spectrum of meaningful public activities and events. Sponsorship funds cover the essential components of bringing together each unique exhibition. Sponsors make possible the shipping, handling, and hanging of exceptional works of art, honorarium and transportation of artists from across the country and around the world, free lectures and tours hosted by the museum each day, and many additional special events designed to cultivate an ever-expanding community around the creation and exploration of contemporary photography. Contact us to find out about upcoming exhibitions!

ANNUAL PROGRAMS

Annual program sponsors receive 12 months of visibility and appreciation by underwriting key components of our public mission. MoCP’s education programs in the public schools offer intensive photography training to hundreds of disenfranchised youth. Our lecture series puts the public in contact with both emerging and world famous artists often for the first time in Chicago. Our publications capture the rich diversity of ideas and images influencing the art world today. Contact us to find out more about these and other annual programs that need your support!

EVENT SPONSORSHIP

In March of 2005, MoCP held its first annual gala, an exclusive, intimate event celebrating the 25th anniversary of our collection and the founders of the Museum while relishing the rare company of world famous photographer Lee Friedlander. Three hundred people gathered to toast the Museum’s achievements and bid on some of the finest photography in the Midwest. Hosted by the Museum Council and sponsored by Christie’s, Gardner, Carton, & Douglas, Ungaretti & Harris, and the Hugh M. Hefner Foundation, this sold-out event will become an annual highlight of the Chicago social scene. Contact us to sponsor next year’s grand photography fete!

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP

Corporate members gain yearlong exposure while offering unique privileges to their employees and clients. Corporate members enjoy the following benefits:

Exclusive entertaining privileges at the Museum
A customized, private print viewing of works from the collection, led by a Museum curator, for your employees
Free Individual memberships for employees
15% off a package of five or more Fine Prints for your corporate collection
Recognition of support in annual contribution listings
Recognition of support on website and membership brochure
Additional customized benefits upon request

CORPORATE ENTERTAINING

Complimentary corporate entertaining at MoCP is a privilege of our Corporate Partners. Contact us about sponsorship levels that offer you use of our facilities for your next corporate event!