Art In Wilder Park 2026 - Sponsorship

$350-$7,500

$350

Quantity

ART IN WILDER PARK

May 2 & 3, 2026 10 am-5 pm

In partnership with the Elmhurst Park District

Application deadline for sponsorship is Friday, February 20th, 2026

Join this annual tradition in the Western Suburbs!

As the first major outdoor arts event of the season, Art in Wilder Park has become a signature spring celebration in the western suburbs. The festival garnered standout coverage last year in outlets such as the Chicago Tribune and Daily Herald and drew nearly half its visitors from beyond Elmhurst. Post-event surveys revealed that a significant portion of attendees also explored and supported local restaurants, cafés, and businesses—making the festival not only a cultural highlight but an economic boost for the community.

New offerings in 2026 include an Emerging Artist Pavilion and an enhanced Kids Court.

The Chicagoland area is home to over 300 artists coming out of prestigious programs each year. By tapping into this pool of talent, we hope to expand the support artists receive to continue their creative profession.

By the numbers:

Between 7,000-12,000+ visitors over 2 days
100+ local vendors, businesses, and organizations on exhibit at the festival
The museum’s PR team Silverman and Associates will promote the event with a campaign
Major preview coverage by the Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald, Suburban Life, Elmhurst Independent and more
10,000 postcards distributed through local businesses, mailings, and at the Museum
Direct email campaigns to over 15,500 members, families, donors and EAM’s general list weekly
Featured Sponsor posts on EAM’s social media channels with 18,000 followers and template posts shared to all exhibitors.

Join us today to become a sponsor of this beloved community event!

Sponsorship Levels:

Sponsorships offer an opportunity to deepen interaction with existing and new patrons through event booths, logo placement on event materials prior to and during the weekend, featured logo placement at special events and programs during the festival, and more.

Visionary Sponsor ($7,500)

Booth space to promote your business at the festival
A Free Public Day at the Museum sponsored by your company with signage and social media.
Logo placement on promotional festival materials 3 months prior to the festival, including 10,000 postcards distributed through local businesses, mailings, and our front desk; 100 posters displayed at local businesses; the large announcement banner in Wilder Park, and eBlasts to over 15,500
Logo placement on festival signage;1,000 complimentary tote bags; and handout materials during the weekend.
Name recognition on all digital materials associated with the festival, with logo placement whenever possible in print size. In addition to the above, this includes museum webpages, and any special invites and special events.
Logo placement on festival advertising in regional digital newspapers, suburban magazines, and Elmhurst’s Palmer Street banner.
A private docent-led tour of the current Museum exhibit for your business associates and guests.
A dedicated social media post highlighting your business and commitment to art in the community.
Logo recognition on the Triannual Museum brochure for one year
Name recognition on the Museum's donor wall for one year

Advocate Sponsor ($5,000)

Booth space to promote your business at the festival
Logo placement on promotional festival materials 3 months prior to the festival, including 10,000 postcards distributed through local businesses, mailings, and our front desk; 100 posters displayed at local businesses; the large announcement banner in Wilder Park, and eBlasts to over 15,500
Logo placement on festival signage;1,000 complimentary tote bags; and handout materials during the weekend.
Name recognition on all digital materials associated with the festival, with logo placement whenever possible in print size. In addition to the above, this includes museum webpages, and any special invites and special events.
Logo placement on festival advertising in regional digital newspapers, suburban magazines, and Elmhurst’s Palmer Street banner.
A private docent-led tour of the current Museum exhibit for your business associates and guests.
A dedicated social media post highlighting your business and commitment to art in the community.
Logo recognition on the Triannual Museum brochure for one year
Name recognition on the Museum's donor wall for one year

Sculpture Sponsor ($3,000)

This summer the Museum presents several playful sculptures in Wilder Park by award-winning Chicago-based artist Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford in Near Immortality from April 17 until August 27, 2026. Along with public outdoor recognition, Sculpture Sponsors enjoy knowing they helped an artist create innovative public art that brings notoriety to Elmhurst.

Name and logo recognition as sponsor of the outdoor public sculpture in Wilder Park for 5 months (from April 17 until August 27, 2026)
Name and logo recognition in the print and digital marketing for special events associated with the sculpture exhibition issued 1 month prior to the exhibition.
Logo placement on artwork signage in Wilder Park.
Logo placement on festival print materials, including 10,000 postcards distributed through local businesses, mailings, and our front desk; 100 posters displayed at local businesses; and the Museum newsletter.
A private docent-led tour of the Near Immortality exhibition for your business associates and guests.
Name recognition on digital materials associated with the festival, with logo placement whenever possible. This includes the museum webpages, social media posts to 18,000+ followers, eBlasts to over 15,500, and any special invites and special events announcements related to the festival and exhibition.
Name recognition on the Museum's donor wall for one year

Festival Sponsor ($2,500)

Booth space to promote your business at the festival
Logo placement on most promotional festival print materials, including 10,000 postcards distributed through local businesses, mailings, and our front desk; 100 posters displayed at local businesses; and the Museum’s summer newsletter.
Name recognition on all digital materials associated with the festival, with logo placement whenever possible in print size. In addition to the above, this includes eBlasts to over 15,500, social media posts to 18,000+ followers, museum webpages, and any special invites and special events for the festival.

Logo placement on festival signage in Wilder Park and handout materials during the weekend.
Name recognition on the Museum's donor wall for one year

Kid’s Court Sponsor ($2,000)

Lead logo placement on Kid’s Court signage in Wilder Park and handout materials during the weekend.
Booth space to promote your business at the festival or Kid’s Court
Logo placement on festival print materials, including 10,000 postcards distributed through local businesses, mailings, and our front desk; 100 posters displayed at local businesses; and the Museum newsletter
Name recognition on all digital materials associated with the festival, with logo placement whenever possible. In addition to the above, this includes museum webpages, social media posts to 18,000+ followers, eBlasts to over 15,500, and any special invites and special events.
Name recognition on the Museum's donor wall for one year

New! Emerging Artist Pavilion Sponsor ($2,000)
Help the next generation of artists support themselves by selling their work and making important connections with the community.

Preview access to the emerging artists booths to make first purchases and meet the artist.
A dedicated social media post to 18,000+ followers highlighting your business and commitment to supporting artists.
Logo placement on most promotional festival print materials, including 10,000 postcards distributed through local businesses, mailings, and our front desk; 100 posters displayed at local businesses; and the Museum’s summer newsletter.
Name recognition on all digital materials associated with the festival, with logo placement whenever possible. In addition to the above, this includes museum webpages, social media posts, eBlasts to over 15,500, and any special invites and special events.
Logo placement on festival signage in Wilder Park and handout materials during the weekend.
Name recognition on the Museum's donor wall for one year

Special Event Sponsor ($1,500)

Exclusive name recognition as main sponsor of a designated special event at any time during the calendar year, such as the D205 School District exhibition (during Art in Wilder Park).
Logo placement on most festival materials, including 10,000 postcards distributed through local businesses, mailings, and our front desk; 100 posters displayed at local businesses; and the Museum’s summer newsletter.
Name recognition on all digital materials associated with the festival, with logo placement whenever possible. In addition to the above, this includes museum webpages, social media posts, eBlasts to over 15,500, and any special invites and special events.
Name recognition on the Museum's donor wall for one year

Logo Sponsor ($750)

Logo placement on art festival print materials, including 10,000 postcards distributed through local businesses, mailings, and our front desk; and 100 posters displayed at local businesses
Name recognition on festival digital assets including eBlasts to over 15,500, the Museum’s festival webpage, and the summer Museum newsletter.

Friend Sponsor ($350)

Name recognition on festival digital assets, including eBlasts to over 15,500; social media posts to 18,000+ followers, the Museum’s festival webpage, and the summer Museum newsletter.

Sponsorships are available now!

Please contact to confirm participation:

Allison Peters Quinn

Executive Director & Chief Curator

allisonpquinn@elmhurstartmuseum.org

630.834.0202 ext 16

Limited sponsorship opportunities are available for each level. All applications are subject to approval by the Elmhurst Art Museum.

Visit www.elmhurstartmuseum.org/events for further details.