SPONSORSHIP & UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES
Visiting Artist Sponsorships
Each year we bring in master glassblowers from all over world. This is one of the center's most important outreach programming that enriches our community in innumerable ways. These artists perform three-hour demonstrations supported in their efforts by our extremely talented staff and expertly narrated by our talented Creative Director, Eli Cecil. These are muscular and fiery demos unlike anything performed in other venues.
These sponsorships enable an individual or company to make a memorable impact on the community. Your support funds events that reaches a diverse group of individuals, community leaders, and families. For some exceptionally well-known artists, we will include a sit-down dinner to introduce the artist to serious art enthusiasts and collectors. These are always held the Thursday night before the 'Artist Blow-Outs.'
'Meet the Artist Dinners' are private, sit-down affairs held on Thursday nights from 6:30PM to 9:30PM in the Benzaiten Center’s main gallery surrounded by magnificent art! These intimate parties attract glass art collectors who enjoy discussions with the artists. These dinners are limited to 40 people. You can see two videos of these events by going to the 'Meet the Artist Dinner' page on this website.
'Visiting Artist Blow-Outs' are held from 6:30PM-9:30PM on Friday nights and feature the visiting artist working with a team of 4-6 other artists to create a large sculpture that takes 2-3 hours to complete. These lively events include light hors d’oeuvres, drinks and live music provided by talented local musicians. These events are limited to 150 people.
The Following are a List of Available Sponsorships:
THE GREAT SOUTH FLORIDA SHOWDOWN
Friday, December 13, 2024
FEATURING THE TOP GLASSBLOWING ARTISTS
CURRENTLY WORKING IN SOUTH FLORIDA
Dan Alexander, Brenna Baker, Eli Cecil, Grace Chepenik,
James Clarke, Frank Englesby, Josh Fradis, Chadd Lacey,
Rob Stern, and Jose Ugas
This was Last Year's South Florida Showdown Piece
Each Artist first works on their own and at the end all the pieces are put together!
EVENT SPONSOR $1,500
10 Reserved Premium Seats at the Friday Night ‘Artist Blow-Out’ Demo
An Opportunity to Talk to the Audience for 2 minutes About Your Company or Charity
A Sign Mentioning Your Company or Charity in both Galleries
ELI CECIL
Thursday & Friday, January 9 & 10, 2025
SPONSOR $5,000
A Table of 10 at the ‘Meet the Artists Dinner’
10 Reserved Premium Seats at the Friday Night ‘Artist Blow-Out’ Demo
An Opportunity to Talk to the Audience for 2 minutes About Your Company or Charity
A Sign Mentioning Your Company or Charity in both Galleries
SHELLEY MUZYLOWSKI
Thursday & Friday, February 20 & 21, 2025
SPONSOR $5,000
A Table of 10 at the ‘Meet the Artists Dinner’
10 Reserved Front-Row Seats at the Friday Night ‘Artist Blow-Out’ Demo
An Opportunity to Talk to the Audience for 2 minutes About Your Company or Charity
A Sign Mentioning Your Company or Charity in both Galleries
CHARLYN REYNOLDS
Pop-Up Emerging Artist Blow-Out
Friday March 28, 2025
EVENT SPONSOR $1,500
10 Reserved Premium Seats at the Friday Night ‘Artist Blow-Out’ Demo
An Opportunity to Talk to the Audience for 2 minutes About Your Company or Charity
A Sign Mentioning Your Company or Charity in both Galleries
FABIANO ZANCHI
Friday, April 25, 2025
Plus a 5 Day Workshop
SPONSOR $2,500
A Table of 10 at the ‘Meet the Artists Dinner’
10 Reserved Premium Seats at the Friday Night ‘Artist Blow-Out’ Demo
An Opportunity to Talk to the Audience for 2 minutes About Your Company or Charity
A Sign Mentioning Your Company or Charity in both Galleries
STUDENT SPONSORSHIPS $750 Per Student
Help Sponsor a Student for Fabiano's Workshop
Fundraising Events
Cabaret at the Benz
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 6:30-9:30
$225 per person
Last year we held the inaugural of this new signature, fundraising event. It featured singer Monique McCall and it was great fun. We served very heavy hors d'oeuvres [enough for dinner], drinks, and a short glassblowing demo. The biggest perk of the evening is that purchases made that evening only are discounted by 20%. The gallery will be filled with a lot of new artworks provided by this year's lineup of stellar visiting artists. So, you do not want to miss this unique opportunity to buy these masterworks at extra discounted prices.
This year we are featuring Johnny Bee on the keys and Billie Davis on sax. Master glassblower, Josh Fradis will be doing the demo.
Josh Fradis and one of his amazing Sea Compositions
GOLD SPONSOR $5,000
THIS IS AN EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP
This Sponsorship Underwrites the Entire Event
10 Event Tickets
SILVER SPONSORS
FOOD $2,500
BAR $2,500
BRONZE SPONSORS
ENTERTAINMENT $700
VALET $700
Recognition on all PR Materials and Website
On the Veranda Gala
Our Famous Casual Gala
Sunday, March 16, 2025 5:30-8:30PM
Held Off-Site at the Croquet Club
700 Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach
Still Only $300 per person!!!
This is our premier fundraising event to help us raise money for our kid's programs. Anyone who has attended this gala in the past knows it is the most fun party of the season! Firstly, it is casual and it comes as the season is winding down so everyone is ready to let their hair down and just have a darn good time!
We also have an incredible silent auction full of great glass art produced lovingly by our own Benzaiten staff and an amazing selection
of fine wines from Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Chateau Margaux to Chateau d'Yquem. The band gets everyone up and dancing and the food by Sandy James is unsurpassable. It combines to make the perfect evening!
THERE ARE NO EXCLUSIVE SPONSORS FOR THIS EVENT
TABLE SPONSORS [Table of 10] $5,000
HELP UNDERWRITE OUR EVENT SO MORE MONEY CAN GO TO THE KIDS!
FOOD UNDERWRITER $7,500
BAR UNDERWRITER $5,000
BAND UNDERWRITER $3,000
CENTERPIECE UNDERWRITER $2,500
INVITATION UNDERWRITER $2,500
VALET UNDERWRITER $1,500
PHOTOGRAPHER UNDERWRITER $500
All Sponsors and Underwriters Receive
Recognition on all PR Materials and Website
Address:
Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts
1105 2nd Avenue South
Lake Worth, Florida 33460
561.508.7315 | inspired@benzaitencenter.org
DO NOT USE GPS!
It will take you the wrong way. Instead, follow these easy directions:
Exit I-95 at 6th Ave. South and go East.
NOTE: 6th Ave. South is currently closed West of I-95 to Congress for construction.
6th AVE. EASTBOUND IS OPEN
Take a Left at South F Street (at the Kwik Stop Store)
Take a Right on 3rd Ave. South to our Large Parking Lot
Enter in Rear of Building
Hours: Tuesday -Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Classes & Large Group Tours by appointment. Please call 561.508.7315 for more information.
