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Sponsor Artprenticeship

Invest in the Next Generation of Creative Professionals

ArtPrenticeship sponsorships directly support paid creative apprenticeships for Waco high school students, providing real-world experience, professional mentorship, and access to creative career pathways.

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Multiple ways to support student success.

Ways to Support ArtPrenticeship

Make a direct impact on interns through meaningful, hands-on support.

Support students where they are

Provide Healthy Meals for a Program Day

Help cover healthy meals or snacks for students during program days. Providing food removes barriers, keeps students focused, and ensures they are supported throughout long, hands-on creative sessions.

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Donate Materials and Supplies

In-kind donations of materials and supplies help students bring their ideas to life. From art materials to equipment and creative tools, your contribution directly supports student projects and learning.

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Create lasting opportunity

Sponsor ArtPrenticeship

Sponsorships support paid apprenticeships, professional mentorship, and real-world creative experience for high school students. This is the most comprehensive way to invest in student growth and program impact.

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Sponsorship Levels

Choose Your Level of Impact

ArtPrenticeship sponsorship levels are designed to offer meaningful ways to support paid creative apprenticeships for high school students while aligning your organization with arts education, mentorship, and workforce development in Waco.

Bronze
$600

Best for supporters who want to champion young creatives and be recognized for supporting arts education.

Program Access & Invitations
Invitations to selected ArtPrenticeship touchpoints such as Info Nights, mural unveilings, and exhibitions as a valued supporter.
Website Recognition
Inclusion on the Creative Waco / ArtPrenticeship website sponsor listings for the program year.
Event & Hospitality Support
Supports food, hospitality, and basic event costs for gatherings such as Info Nights, mural unveilings, or celebration events.
Materials & Supplies Underwriting
Funds core mural-production supplies (e.g., paint, primer, brushes, lifts, protective gear), with recognition as a materials or tools sponsor.
Supporting Sponsor Recognition
Recognition as a supporting sponsor contributing to ArtPrenticeship's season of youth-led murals and programming.
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Silver
$1,000

Best for organizations seeking alignment with education, mentorship, and local talent support at a practical level.

Program Access & Invitations
Invitations to selected ArtPrenticeship touchpoints such as Info Nights, mural unveilings, and exhibitions as a valued supporter.
Website Recognition
Inclusion on the Creative Waco / ArtPrenticeship website sponsor listings for the program year.
Event & Hospitality Support
Supports food, hospitality, and basic event costs for gatherings such as Info Nights, mural unveilings, or celebration events.
Materials & Supplies Underwriting
Funds core mural-production supplies (e.g., paint, primer, brushes, lifts, protective gear), with recognition as a materials or tools sponsor.
Supporting Sponsor Recognition
Recognition as a supporting sponsor contributing to ArtPrenticeship's season of youth-led murals and programming.
Storytelling & Recognition for Intern Support
Recognizes sponsors in stories, photos, and recap content that highlight how their support made specific intern experiences possible.
Project Materials for Interns
Covers the cost of materials used directly by interns (e.g., sketchbooks, brushes, paint for practice panels, safety equipment), tied to visible intern experiences.
Workshop & Design Support
Supports design workshops, planning sessions, and studio time where mentors and interns collaborate on mural concepts and project plans.
Intern Stipend Sponsorship
Directly funds stipends for ArtPrenticeship interns, ensuring that young creatives are compensated for their work and can fully participate in the program.
Intern Seat / Cohort Sponsorship
Links sponsorship to a specific number of intern spots in a cohort (e.g., 'Support 2 interns this season'), with optional stories that feature their projects and impact.
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Gold
$4,000

Best for brands wanting meaningful involvement in youth development and visibility within education and creative workforce initiatives.

Program Access & Invitations
Invitations to selected ArtPrenticeship touchpoints such as Info Nights, mural unveilings, and exhibitions as a valued supporter.
Website Recognition
Inclusion on the Creative Waco / ArtPrenticeship website sponsor listings for the program year.
Event & Hospitality Support
Supports food, hospitality, and basic event costs for gatherings such as Info Nights, mural unveilings, or celebration events.
Materials & Supplies Underwriting
Funds core mural-production supplies (e.g., paint, primer, brushes, lifts, protective gear), with recognition as a materials or tools sponsor.
Supporting Sponsor Recognition
Recognition as a supporting sponsor contributing to ArtPrenticeship's season of youth-led murals and programming.
Storytelling & Recognition for Intern Support
Recognizes sponsors in stories, photos, and recap content that highlight how their support made specific intern experiences possible.
Project Materials for Interns
Covers the cost of materials used directly by interns (e.g., sketchbooks, brushes, paint for practice panels, safety equipment), tied to visible intern experiences.
Workshop & Design Support
Supports design workshops, planning sessions, and studio time where mentors and interns collaborate on mural concepts and project plans.
Intern Stipend Sponsorship
Directly funds stipends for ArtPrenticeship interns, ensuring that young creatives are compensated for their work and can fully participate in the program.
Intern Seat / Cohort Sponsorship
Links sponsorship to a specific number of intern spots in a cohort (e.g., 'Support 2 interns this season'), with optional stories that feature their projects and impact.
Media & Promotional Inclusion
Includes the sponsor in key promotional campaigns (recruitment, mural launch, Community Paint Day) across e-newsletters, social media, and select press opportunities.
Premier Activation Partner
Aligns the sponsor with a major program moment (e.g., exhibition opening, Mural Battle, or Info Nights) as a premier-level partner with elevated visibility and recognition.
Education & Infrastructure Partner
Supports core educational tools (e.g., AP Intern Handbook, mentor resources, school presentations) that sustain long-term quality and safety in the program.
Mentor Capacity & Training
Funds mentor training, professional development, and planning time so mentors can design high-quality instruction, workshops, and project management for the cohort.
Mentor Salary Sponsorship
Directly supports the salaries or stipends of ArtPrenticeship mentors, making it possible for professional artists and teaching artists to guide youth through the full mural project.
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Presenting Sponsorship

Power the Program

The Presenting Sponsor of ArtPrenticeship plays a defining role in supporting paid, hands-on arts education for high school students in Waco. This partnership positions your organization as a champion for creative workforce development, mentorship, and access to professional opportunities for young artists.

Premier program visibility

Receive top-tier brand placement across ArtPrenticeship materials, student exhibitions, digital platforms, and public communications, aligning your organization with one of Creative Waco’s most impactful education programs.

Meaningful youth impact

Support paid apprenticeships, mentorship, and real-world creative experience for students while demonstrating a tangible investment in Waco’s next generation of artists and creative professionals.

Story driven recognition

Be featured through intentional storytelling that highlights your support of student artists, program outcomes, and the broader impact of creative education in Waco.

Community Investment
Includes all benefits from supporting tiers
$10,000
Plus:
Premier Logo Lockup
Top-tier logo placement alongside ArtPrenticeship branding across major print, digital, and on-site materials for the season.
Top-Tier Media & Storytelling
Priority inclusion in earned media, feature stories, and impact narratives about ArtPrenticeship interns, mentors, and murals across press, video, and digital channels.
Signature Community Activation
Presenting credit on a flagship ArtPrenticeship activation (e.g., Community Paint Day, Info Nights, or Mural Battle) with integrated on-site presence and speaking opportunities.
Program Underwriting
High-level support that underwrites the combined costs of mentor salaries, intern stipends, and core program infrastructure for the full ArtPrenticeship season.
Presenting Recognition
Presenting credit as the leading supporter of ArtPrenticeship for the season, positioned as the program's primary champion.
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Maximiza tu apoyo

Promueve el arte, la cultura y la comunidad a través de la inversión creativa en toda la organización. Los Patrocinios de Cartera brindan apoyo sostenido a los programas de Creative Waco, ayudando a ampliar el acceso a las artes y a profundizar el impacto cultural en todo Waco.

Patrocina el Arte y la Cultura en Waco
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