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Please Join us in helping showcase what Detroiters know best:
Our Community is healthier and stronger when we come together to support one another! If you are willing to help to support us in our efforts, please consider the following sponsorship levels and benefits. We appreciate your time and consideration!
Sponsorship Levels
By choosing to sponsor Empty Bowls Detroit 2026, you will play a critical role inensuring its success. The funds provided will help to pay out-of-pocket operational costs for the event, allowing us to use all ticket sales to support local organizations that help fight food insecurity.
As a sponsor you will enjoy:
❋ Brand Exposure and promotional opportunities.
❋ The opportunity to receive significant local, regional, and national attention with more than 6,000 National Council of Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Conference attendees, and outreach to 37 Michigan colleges and universities, 70+ art organizations, and extensive community networks
❋ Event tickets that include a handmade bowl and incredible soup tastings, showcasing some of Detroit’s finest in the culinary field
❋ The opportunity to help fight hunger in our community and support thousands of families facing food insecurity
Presenting Sponsor - $10,000 donation
❋ Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on Welcoming banner at event.
❋ Logo and name Inclusion in all marketing materials, website, and social media.
❋ Acknowledgement in press releases
❋ 12 tickets to the event and reserved Sponsor Table in dining area.
❋ 20’ x 10’ Dedicated sponsor promotional space at Eastern Market
❋ Handmade Empty Bowls Detroit 2026 Sponsor Tile
❋ We will work with you on additional preferred recognition.
Gold Sponsor - $5,000 donation
❋ Recognition as Gold Sponsor on signage at event.
❋ 10’ x 10’ Dedicated sponsor promotional space at Eastern Market
❋ 8 tickets to the event and reserved table in dining area
❋ Logo/name Inclusion in all marketing material, website, and social media.
❋ Handmade Empty Bowls Detroit 2026 Sponsor Tile
Silver Sponsor - $2,500 donation
❋ Recognition as Silver Sponsor on signage at event.
❋ 4 tickets to the event.
❋ Dedicated vendor table to distribute promotional material in Eastern Mkt
❋ Logo/name Inclusion in marketing materials, website, and social media.
❋ Handmade Empty Bowls Detroit 2026 Sponsor Tile
Bronze Sponsor - $1,000 donation
❋ Recognition as Bronze Sponsor at event.
❋ 2 tickets to the event.
❋ Inclusion on website, and social media.
Table Sponsor - $500 donation
❋ Recognition at the event on tabletop tent cards.
Friend Sponsor - $250 donation
❋ Recognition at the event
Interested in becoming a sponsor and would like to discuss further? Please complete the form below and our team will be in touch. Any checks should be made payable to:
MIchigan Ceramic Art Association
2417 Barfield Dr.
Grand Rapids, 49456
