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

Sponsor Showdown

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 Eli Cecil

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 Shelley Muzylowski

 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 Fabiano Zanchi

 SPONSOR  $2,500

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


STUDENT SPONSORSHIPS $750 Per Student

Help Sponsor a Student for Fabiano's Workshop

Sponsor a Student

Fundraising Event Sponsorships

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

Sponsor Cabaret at the Benz

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

Help Underwrite Our Gala

Kids & Scholarship Program Sponsorships

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