In preparation for our annual fundraising event, the museum will operate on an adjusted schedule from Friday, October 24, through Sunday, October 26.
Sponsorships
Sponsorships for the Walters Party (9 p.m. to midnight) are on sale now! Dinner tables for the Gala are sold out. Join the Gala waitlist.
At this vital moment, your sponsorship of the Walters Gala & Party is an investment in the artistic and cultural life of Baltimore. This illuminating event enables the museum to enhance its outreach programs, expand its collections, and advance the region’s creative economy through continued collaboration with local artists and community partners. Through this singular fundraiser, sponsors allow us to uphold the Walters’ commitment to offer free admission for all to the museum, its special exhibitions, and dynamic programming.
Sponsorships include access to the cocktail hour, dinner in the galleries, and the party. All party tickets, including sponsor party tickets, have 9 p.m. entry and access to an open bar, light fare, entertainment, and specialty lounge experiences.
Sponsorships
COCKTAIL HOUR SPONSOR (SOLD OUT)
$35,000
Tax-deductible contribution of $31,400
Benefits
- VIP dinner table of 12 in prominent location
- Branding opportunities and exclusive Cocktail Hour Sponsor visibility
- Prominent email and website logo placement
- Logo recognition in email marketing to 12,000+ households
- Exclusive social media exposure to audience of over 33,000 followers
- Recognition on event invitation* and onsite at the event
- Invitation to return to the museum for exclusive behind-the-scenes tour for you and your guests
- Invitations to donor events and exhibition openings throughout the year commensurate with giving level
PARTY SPONSOR (SOLD OUT)
$35,000
Tax-deductible contribution of $31,800
Benefits
- VIP dinner table of 4 and 20 party tickets
- Branding opportunities and exclusive Party Sponsor visibility
- Prominent email and website logo placement
- Logo recognition in email marketing to 12,000+ households
- Exclusive social media exposure to audience of over 33,000 followers
- Recognition on event invitation* and onsite at the event
- Invitation to return to the museum for exclusive behind-the-scenes tour for you and your guests
- Invitations to donor events and exhibition openings throughout the year commensurate with giving level
LOUNGE SPONSOR (1 available)
$25,000
Tax-deductible contribution of $22,600
Benefits
- 4 dinner and 12 party tickets
- Recognition opportunities within 2 specialty lounges
- Logo recognition in email marketing to 12,000+ households
- Exclusive social media exposure to audience of over 33,000 followers
- Recognition on event invitation* and on the Walters website
- Invitation to return to the museum for exclusive behind-the-scenes tour for you and your guests
- Invitations to donor events and exhibition openings throughout the year commensurate with giving level
PLATINUM SPONSOR (SOLD OUT)
$25,000
Tax-deductible contribution of $21,400
Benefits
- VIP dinner table of 12 in prominent location
- Logo recognition in email marketing to 12,000+ households
- Exclusive social media exposure to audience of over 33,000 followers
- Recognition on the Walters website and onsite at the event
- Recognition on event invitation*
- Invitation to return to the museum for exclusive behind-the-scenes tour for you and your guests
- Invitations to donor events and exhibition openings throughout the year commensurate with giving level
GOLD SPONSOR (SOLD OUT)
$15,000
Tax-deductible contribution of $12,000
Benefits
- Dinner table of 10
- Logo recognition in select email marketing to 12,000+ households
- Recognition on the Walters website and onsite at the event
- Recognition on event invitation*
- Invitation to return to the museum for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour for you and your guests
- Invitation to donor events and exhibition openings throughout the year commensurate with giving level
SILVER SPONSOR (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
$10,000
Tax-deductible contribution varies
Benefits
- 16 party tickets ($8,400 deductible)
- Recognition in select email marketing to 12,000+ households
- Recognition on the Walters website and onsite at the event
- Recognition on event invitation*
- Invitation to donor events and exhibition openings throughout the year commensurate with giving level
SAPPHIRE SPONSOR (SOLD OUT)
$7,500
Tax-deductible contribution of $5,700
Benefits
- Dinner table of 6
- Recognition in select email marketing to 12,000+ households
- Recognition on the Walters website and onsite at the event
- Recognition on event invitation*
- Invitation to donor events and exhibition openings throughout the year commensurate with giving level
BRONZE SPONSOR (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
$5,000
Tax-deductible contribution varies
Benefits
- 10 party tickets ($4,000 deductible)
- Recognition on the Walters website and onsite at the event
- Recognition on event invitation*
- Invitation to donor events and exhibition openings throughout the year commensurate with giving level
AMETHYST SPONSOR (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
$2,000
Tax-deductible contribution of $1,400
Benefits
- 6 party tickets
- Recognition on the Walters website and onsite at the event
- Invitation to donor events and exhibition openings throughout the year commensurate with giving level
To confirm your selection or discuss benefits of the $25,000 and $35,000 levels, please contact Elaina Penney, Manager of Special Events & Sponsorships, at [email protected] or 410-547-9000, ext. 212.
* Sponsorship must be confirmed by Friday, August 1, to be included on the printed event invitation.
The Walters Gala & Party is a 21+ event. Tickets and sponsorships are non-refundable.
Table sizes are specific to sponsorship levels; additional tickets purchased may be seated elsewhere.
To purchase a sponsorship or tickets through a fund or foundation that does not allow for the receipt of non-deductible benefits, please contact your tax advisor or donor-advised fund (DAF) holder for more information. You may also reach out to Walters Development staff at 410-547-9000, ext. 283, with questions.
If modifications to the event format are made, benefits and fair market value may change.