Smithsonian Castle by Carol Highsmith. Library of Congress.
“This will be the day when we shall bring into full realization the dream of American democracy—a dream yet unfulfilled.... A dream of a nation where all our gifts and resources are held not for ourselves alone, but as instruments of service, for the rest of humanity.”
— Martin Luther King, Jr, 1961
Sponsorship
Become a Sponsor of American Democracy
The Smithsonian has relied on private support to fulfill its mission since our founding in 1846 through a gift from James Smithson. SITES is seeking principal sponsors for American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith in order to bring this important exhibition and related programming to audiences across the country. The Smithsonian and tour host venues offer a variety of benefits, beginning with those outlined below.
"The Declaration of Independence" by John Trumball
$1,000,000 and Above
- Recognition as the primary sponsor of the American Democracy traveling exhibition and all accompanying programming in all venues and nationally
- Event hosting opportunities at all 12 venues
- Permanent name recognition in the Smithsonian’s Distinguished Benefactors Room in the Castle Building on the National Mall
- All benefits below
$500,000 — $999,999
- Recognition in press release announcing American Democracy exhibition at every venue
- Recognition in all printed and electronic materials produced by the Smithsonian related to the American Democracy traveling exhibition and programs
- Prominent recognition and logo on Sponsor’s Panel mounted at entrance to traveling exhibition at every venue
- Opportunity to speak at exhibition’s opening event
- Category exclusivity for corporate and industry sponsors
- Invitations to opening night events at every venue
- All benefits below
$100,000 — $499,999
- Recognition on Sponsor’s Panel mounted at entrance to traveling exhibition at every venue
- Inclusion in SITES social media campaign for American Democracy
- Listing in the Smithsonian Institution Annual Report
"The Declaration of Independence" by John Trumball
If you would like more information on becoming a sponsor of American Democracy or wish to explore options for other SITES exhibitions, please call Bob Leipold, Assistant Director for Advancement, at 202-633-3182. We look forward to hearing from you!