distinguished artist series sponsorship

Craft for everyone. excellence within reach.

As a sponsor, help us keep this flagship program affordable for attendees, support the accomplished artists who participate, and defray expenses to bring these artists for in-person events.  Please consider sponsorship at various levels:
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• $500 – Helps keep tickets prices affordable
• $1,000 – Goes directly to the artist for their honorarium
• $3,000 – Underwrites one Distinguished Artist Series event (travel, honorarium, etc.) 
• $9,000 – Funds an entire DAS season (three artists: free online talks + in-person demonstrations) 
• Custom amount – Any level makes an impact

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about the distinguished artist series

The James Renwick Alliance’s annual Distinguished Artist Series (DAS) allows notable craft artists from across the country to share insight into their practice. For each artist, we offer a free online talk and an in-person demonstration in the Washington, DC area

SEE THE 2025-2026 SERIES

sponsor benefits

Sponsors of an individual artist receive: 

• 2 tickets to the in-person demonstration
• Invitations to any associated social events (often lunches or dinners with the artist) 
• Recognition at the talk (on-screen and in remarks)
• Mention in all marketing for that artist's events 

Season Sponsors Receive: 

• 4 tickets to each in-person demonstration throughout the series
• Year-long recognition whenever the Distinguished Artist Series is mentioned

Donations are tax-deductible, minus the price of tickets or benefits received. 

sponsorship form

Please write "DAS" in the purpose section of the form in order to receive sponsorship benefits.