Sponsorships
Sponsoring a Harrison Center program or event is a powerful way to align your business with creativity, community building, and cultural impact in Indianapolis.
By partnering with the Harrison Center, you champion local artists while demonstrating your commitment to vibrant neighborhoods and a thriving city.
Sponsorships offer meaningful support for the Harrison Center's mission and tailored marketing and recognition benefits to elevate your brand. Whether through event visibility, digital shoutouts, or custom collaborations, we work with you to create partnerships that resonate.
Contact Bethany K. Warner, CFRE, Senior Director of Strategy and Philanthropy, for details on sponsorship levels and opportunities, at bwarner@harrisoncenter.org.
Elevate your brand while championing local creativity by sponsoring…
Bloombox Festival
A free, day-long outdoor music festival and contemporary artisan market in downtown Indianapolis. Attracting over 4,000 attendees each year, this event offers several sponsorship levels. Benefits include stage branding, on-site tents/booths, social media shout-outs (reaching 20k+ followers), logo placements on web/print materials (3k+ views annually), and custom recognition to align with your goals.
First Friday
Gallery openings at the Harrison Center attract up to 1,000 art enthusiasts monthly. These vibrant events offer flexible sponsorship levels with customizable recognition, including prominent brand placement throughout the building, featured mentions on handouts to attendees, and shout-outs in our newsletter, which reaches 5,000 subscribers.
Greatriarch Calendar
An annual calendar highlighting the Harrison Center's Greatriarch project. This project honors the rich heritage of the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood by celebrating community members who have shaped its story. New Greatriarchs are welcomed each year, with local artists crafting their portraits to form the heart of this meaningful calendar. With various sponsorship opportunities, benefits can include prominent brand placement throughout the calendar and social media shout-outs (reaching 20k+ followers).
Art Dish
A communal dining experience that brings together local artists, celebrity chefs, and dining and art enthusiasts. This unique dining experience features a multi-course fixed menu featuring gourmet dishes, accompanied by a curated conversation with the featured artist, and wine pairings in our historic gallery. Sponsorship opportunities are available with flexible options, including sponsoring the evening’s wine pairings or the entire event.
Various Programs and Initiatives
Like Greatriarch Gatherings, FoodCon, or Storytelling Drawing Sessions. Harrison Center programs and initiatives foster awareness, appreciation, and community through arts and culture—your partnership amplifies these efforts while providing meaningful visibility and alignment with positive impact.