Support a special MAH event or exhibition and have your name associated with an impactful community experience that builds a stronger, more connected Santa Cruz County.
Serving 85,000+ people per year, the MAH is a thriving community gathering place for Santa Cruz County on California’s central coast.
Our robust slate of offerings includes commissioned, co-created, and presented work; a rotating exhibition series; biennial public festivals; education and outreach programs; and cultural celebrations and activities in collaboration with its many partners.
Corporate and foundation sponsorships, as well as individual underwriting, help us maximize our potential as a community cultural resource. Our sponsorship program is designed to help build brand awareness, drive traffic to your business, launch new products or services, and connect with your consumers in an environment full of smart, creative people.
Explore the MAH's Sponsorship Opportunities
We invite you to browse our sponsorship kit to review opportunities or contact us to create a customized package designed to meet your marketing objectives and budget.
Please contact Nikki Patterson, the MAH's Director of Development & Communications, at 831.429.1964 x7025, or nikki@santacruzmah.org to discuss our full range of partnership opportunities.
“It is an honor to support the MAH that inspires, educates and serves the community in so many ways.”
Greg Wimp, Togo's Capitola, Scotts Valley, & Watsonville
Featured Opportunities
Reach out for the full list of sponsorship opportunities.
Exhibitions: Indoor, Outdoor, & Online
A program of exhibitions featuring a mix of commissioned, co-created, and presented works by local, national, and international artists and collaborators.
Festivals: Frequency & CommonGround
A pair of innovative, multi-day events featuring massive spectacle art, environmental installations, social interventions, and cutting-edge new media that rotate each calendar year. Frequency | Sep 21–24, 2023 CommonGround | Sep 13–22, 2024
Community Celebrations
A program of events and activities celebrating the traditions, heritage, and culture of Santa Cruz County.
Dia de los Muertos | October of each year First Fridays | First Friday of each month
The MAH’s corporate membership program is designed for companies of all shapes and sizes, and is a great way for supporters to establish or increase their presence in the Santa Cruz County community. From special access to our exhibitions to unique programming and networking events, we customize our partnership to reflect your brand.
Corporate Matching Gifts
Matching gifts are an excellent way for donors to increase the impact of a personal gift to the MAH. Please contact us to find out if your company offers a matching program.
The MAH offers many hospitality options for companies looking to host customers, prospective clients, and employees. Our facility can be used for a variety of events, from cocktail receptions and corporate dinners to product launches and meetings. The museum can also open an exhibition for guests after hours, or arrange private tours with a curator.
In-Kind Donations
Companies may also choose to support the MAH through a donation of goods, services, and volunteer hours. Businesses can provide needed materials, pro-bono professional services, or a combination of cash and in-kind gifts to receive sponsorship recognition.
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