Business Partnership

The Walters Art Museum has anchored the cultural life of Baltimore for more than 90 years. Business Partnership connects your organization to that legacy—and to the people, moments, and stories that define it. Become a Business Partner to sustain free and open access to more than 7,000 years of art and culture. Invest in art. Invest in Baltimore.

Business Partnership Opportunities

Businesses of every size have different goals, audiences, and cultures. The Walters will work with you to shape a Partnership that fits your priorities. Make a lasting community impact while enhancing your company values. Find the level of engagement that allows your business to experience the Walters while meeting your business goals. Let’s build something meaningful together.

The value of your Business Partnership:

  • Community investment and philanthropy
  • Employee and client engagement
  • Brand visibility and recognition
  • Behind-the-scenes access to the museum
  • Unforgettable hospitality and networking

Explore the benefits associated with our Business Partner giving levels below.

Become a Business Partner

Give $500–$999

When you give at this level, your company champions free arts programming for all ages and gains unique access to the Walters with perks just for Business Partners, including…

Recognition

  • Acknowledgement as a Business Partner on our website and in our Annual Report

Experiences

  • Admission for up to 10 employees at Special Exhibition Preview Days held before public openings
  • Access to virtual monthly Collection Connection lunchtime lectures for your employees
  • Invitation for two to State of the Art, our annual special event for all Walters Partners

Extra Perks

  • Subscription to the Walters Magazine for a company executive
  • Museum membership card for company use
Give $500 or more

Give $1,000–$4,999

When you give at this level, your company helps keep Walters exhibitions accessible to all and receives preview exhibition access for employees, VIP event invitations, and increased recognition, including…

Recognition

  • Acknowledgement as a Business Partner on our website and in our Annual Report
  • Your company name listed on the Centre Street Lobby Donor Wall
  • Your company name listed in the Annual Business Partner honor roll in our e-newsletter

Experiences

  • Access for up to 20 employees at Special Exhibition Preview Days held before public openings
  • Invitation for two to a Special Exhibition Preview reception event
  • Invitation for two to Corporate Art Hour and Corporate Happy Hour events at the museum
  • Invitation for two to State of the Art, our annual special event for all Walters Partners
  • Access to virtual monthly Collection Connection lunchtime lectures for your employees

Extra Perks

  • Subscription to the print edition of Walters Magazine for up to three company executives
  • Two parking discount vouchers
  • Two membership cards for company use, so employees can enjoy 10% off in the Museum Store and Cafe
Give $1,000 or more

Give $5,000–$9,999

When you give at this level, your company provides support for collections care, stewarding our art collections for future generations, and experiences special access to the Walters, including…

Recognition

  • Acknowledgement as a Business Partner on the website and in our Annual Report
  • Your company name listed on the Centre Street Lobby Donor Wall
  • Your company name listed in the Annual Business Partner honor roll in our e-newsletter

Experiences

  • Access for up to 30 people at Special Exhibition Preview Days held before public openings
  • Invitation for two to the Patron’s Choice Reception and behind-the-scenes tours
  • Invitations for four to a Special Exhibition Preview Reception event
  • Invitations for two to Corporate Art Hour and Corporate Happy Hour events at the museum
  • Invitation for two to State of the Art, our annual special event for all Walters Partners
  • Access to virtual monthly Collection Connection lunchtime lectures for your employees

Extra Perks

  • Subscription to the print edition of Walters Magazine for up to three company executives
  • Three parking discount vouchers
  • Four membership cards for company use so employees can enjoy 10% off in the Museum Store and Cafe
Give $5,000 or more

Give $10,000–$24,999

When you give at this level, your company keeps the museum a vibrant, welcoming hub in Baltimore, and you gain customized museum experiences to share with employees and clients, including…

Recognition

  • Acknowledgement as a Business Partner on the website and in our Annual Report
  • Your company name listed on the Centre Street Lobby Donor Wall
  • Your company name listed in the Annual Business Partner honor roll in our e-newsletter and in our print magazine

Experiences

  • Access for up to 30 people at Special Exhibition Preview Days held before public openings
  • Invitation for two to the Patron’s Choice Reception and behind-the-scenes tours
  • Invitations for four to a Special Exhibition Preview Reception event
  • Invitations for four to complimentary Corporate Art Hour and Corporate Happy Hour events at the museum
  • Invitation for two to State of the Art, our annual special event for all Walters Partners
  • Exclusive gallery tour for up to eight clients or employees
  • Access to virtual monthly Collection Connection lunchtime lectures for your employees

Extra Perks

  • Subscription to the print edition of Walters Magazine for up to three company executives
  • Four parking discount vouchers
  • Four membership cards for company use so employees can enjoy 10% off in the Museum Store and Cafe
Give $10,000 or more

Give $25,000–$49,999

When you give at this level, your company invests in the arts education of local communities, and enjoys premier museum access, a selection of recognition options, and perks to share with employees and clients, including…

Recognition

  • Acknowledgement as a Business Partner on our website and in our Annual Report
  • Your company logo included on our website and in select media
  • Your company name listed on the Centre Street Lobby Donor Wall
  • Your company name listed in the Annual Business Partner honor roll in our e-newsletter and in our print magazine
  • Exclusive inclusion in one of the following:
    • Social media post dedicated to your company
    • Highlight in Walters Magazine

Experiences

  • Access for up to 30 people at Special Exhibition Preview Days held before public openings
  • Invitation for four to the Patron’s Choice Reception and behind-the-scenes tours
  • Invitations for six to a Special Exhibition Preview Reception
  • Invitations for four to complimentary Corporate Art Hour and Corporate Happy Hour events at the museum
  • Invitation for four to State of the Art, our annual special event for all Walters Partners
  • Access to virtual monthly Collection Connection lunchtime lectures for your employees
  • One of the following exclusive opportunities:
    • Gallery tour for up to 15 clients or employees
    • Company Family Day at the Walters
    • Presentation by a museum curator or expert at your venue

Extra Perks

  • Subscription to the print edition of Walters Magazine for up to three company executives
  • Six parking discount vouchers
  • Four membership cards for company use, so employees can enjoy 10% off in the Museum Store and Cafe
Give $25,000 or more

Give $50,000 or more

When you give at this level, your company supports a year of art and enjoys insider access to Walters experts, plus elevated experiences and recognition that can be further customized, including…

Recognition

  • Acknowledgement as a Business Partner on our website and in our Annual Report
  • Your company logo included on our website and in select media
  • Your company name listed on the Centre Street Lobby Donor Wall
  • Your company name listed in the Annual Business Partner honor roll in our e-newsletter and in our print magazine
  • Exclusive inclusion in one of the following:
    • Social media post dedicated to your company
    • Highlight in Walters Magazine

Experiences

  • Access for up to 40 people at Special Exhibition Preview Days held before public openings
  • Invitation for four to the Patron’s Choice Reception and behind-the-scenes tours
  • Invitations for six to a Special Exhibition Preview Reception
  • Invitations for six to complimentary Corporate Art Hour and Corporate Happy Hour events at the museum
  • Invitation for six to State of the Art, our annual special event for all Walters Partners
  • Two of the following exclusive opportunities:
    • Gallery tour for up to 15 clients or employees
    • Company Family Day at the Walters
    • Presentation by a museum curator or expert at your venue

Extra Perks

  • Subscription to the print edition of Walters Magazine for up to three company executives
  • Eight parking discount vouchers
  • Four membership cards for company use so employees can enjoy 10% off in the Museum Store and Cafe
Give $50,000 or more

Special Project Sponsorships

The Walters’ menu of sponsorship opportunities offers a variety of ways to connect with key audiences and achieve your philanthropic and marketing goals. Your company can reach target audiences through corporate sponsorship of special projects, such as…

  • High-visibility special exhibitions
  • School, youth, and family programs
  • Bus and transportation subsidies
  • Festivals and other public events
  • Conservation and collections care
  • Digitization and archival preservation

Ready to sponsor a special project? Contact Katarina Ziegler, Director of Development, at [email protected] or 410-547-9000, ext. 614.

Gala Sponsorships

Regarded as one of Baltimore’s most exciting arts events of the year, the Walters Gala & Party is an extraordinary celebration of the cultural leadership and impact of the Walters Art Museum. See how your Business Partnership can help make this event a night to remember.

Explore opportunities

Current Business Partners

We are grateful to our Business Partners. Their generous grants, memberships, matching gifts, in-kind donations, and Walters Gala & Party sponsorships helped support the Walters from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

$100,000+
  • Bloomberg Philanthropies

$50,000+
  • BGE
  • PNC Bank
  • T. Rowe Price Foundation and T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

$25,000+
  • Transamerica Foundation
  • Lewis Contractors

$10,000+
  • American Trading and Production Corporation
  • CFG Bank
  • The Classic Catering People
  • Continental Realty Corporation
  • Lord Baltimore Capital Partners, LLC
  • Marquette Associates
  • Ogletree Deakins
  • Vicinity Energy Baltimore Heating, LLP

$5,000+
  • Baltimore Orioles
  • Ellin & Tucker
  • Venable L.L.P.

$1,000+
  • Baltimore Fishbowl
  • Baltimore Sound Entertainment
  • Bonsai Fine Arts, Inc.
  • Canusa Corporation
  • Paycom
  • PSI Plumbing, Inc.
  • Soulshine Aura Photography
  • Worcester Eisenbrandt, Inc.

$500+
  • Action Elevator Company
  • Cintas Corporation
  • Highpoint Electric Service Corporation
  • The Johns Hopkins University
  • M&M Welding and Fabricators, Inc.
  • St. Patrick Celebrations, Inc.
  • TLIG
  • Travieso & Ziegler, LLC