Through our Corporate Sponsorship Program, the Center looks to business leaders for critical program support, often with strong returns in marketing, PR, brand awareness, and government relations. Attuned to business needs and interests, the Center offers a means for corporations to align their brand with the Smithsonian Institution, and show their commitment to cultural democracy, heritage, history and preservation. In turn, the Center provides Corporate Sponsors an array of benefits--in an exciting cultural and educational environment.

Corporate benefits may include,

Internal Recognition at the Center of Folklife and Cultural Heritage through promotional signage, print projects, annual report, and video/web media;

External Recognition through publications, advertising, and promotions;

Special Events such as receptions at the Smithsonian Castle or museums;

VIP Tours and other opportunities for special Festival events; and

A wide range of other direct marketing activities.
Corporate Support of the Festival

The Festival advances branding, public relations, government affairs, and marketing objectives for corporate supporters. Contact the Center's external affairs office to find out more about how to create a partnership supporting cultural heritage at America's museum.

E-mail or contact us via phone or fax:

Kevin Blackerby, Development Officer
BlackerbyK@si.edu e-mail
202.633.6436 phone
202.633.6474 fax