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Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Period: April 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

For 50 years, Lyme Academy of Fine Arts has been a national leader in representational arts education. In 2026, our anniversary year, we invite our community, patrons, and partners to celebrate with us through a dynamic series of exhibitions, events, and programs honoring our legacy and defining our future.

By becoming a 50th Anniversary Sponsor, you align your name and/or business with excellence in arts education while gaining meaningful visibility among artists, collectors, alumni, and cultural supporters.

Become a Sponsor Today

Friend – $250

  • Listing (your name or logo with hyperlink) on Lyme Academy’s 50th Anniversary webpage

Supporter – $500

Friend benefit, plus:

  • Recognition in a dedicated sponsor acknowledgment e-blast

Partner – $1000

All Supporter benefits, plus:

  • Recognition in digital 50th Anniversary Celebration promotional materials
  • 1 ticket to the 50th Anniversary Celebration in October

Benefactor – $2,500

All Partner benefits, plus:

  • 1⁄2-page advertisement in the 50th Anniversary Celebration program booklet
  • 1 ticket to the June Exhibition Preview
  • 2 tickets to the 50th Anniversary Celebration in October

Patron – $5,000

All Benefactor benefits, plus:

  • 2 tickets to the June Exhibition Preview
  • 4 tickets to the 50th Anniversary Celebration in October
  • Full-page advertisement in the 50th Anniversary Celebration commemorative program booklet
  • Acknowledgement provided by the Academy from the microphone at the 50th Anniversary Celebration in October. No sponsor remarks or speaking rights are included.

Legacy – $10,000

All Patron benefits, plus:

  • 4 tickets to the June Exhibition Preview
  • 8 tickets to the 50th Anniversary Celebration in October
  • Acknowledgement provided by the Academy from the microphone at the 50th Anniversary Celebration in October as a cornerstone supporter of Lyme Academy’s 50th Anniversary. No sponsor remarks or speaking rights are included.

Celebrate the Past. Invest in the Future.

Your sponsorship allows the next generation of artists to learn, create, and thrive at Lyme Academy of Fine Arts.

Become a Sponsor Today

Tax Deductibility

Lyme Academy of Fine Arts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Sponsorships that include benefits—such as event tickets, program advertising, or other goods and services—may have a portion that is not tax-deductible. The tax-deductible amount is the portion of your contribution that exceeds the fair market value of any benefits received.

What This Means for You

Recognition benefits (such as name or logo listing) are typically fully tax-deductible

Tangible benefits (such as event tickets and advertisements) are not tax-deductible

Most sponsorships include a significant charitable contribution portion

Both individuals and businesses may be eligible for tax benefits. Businesses may also consider sponsorships as a marketing expense depending on how benefits are used. We recommend consulting your tax advisor for guidance specific to your situation.

You will receive a written acknowledgment for your records that includes:

Total sponsorship amount

Description of benefits received

Estimated fair market value of those benefits

Tax-deductible portion of your contribution

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