Quilt Canada Sponsorship Opportunities
Be a Corporate Sponsor
Over 7,500 quilters from across Canada meet annually at Quilt Canada to celebrate their creative passion, enjoying three to four days of workshops, lectures, quilt shows, shopping and entertainment. Connecting with friends is key to the experience as they seek out award-winning quilts in the National Juried Show, explore new techniques with industry experts, and shop for the latest fabrics and products.
CQA/ACC is now accepting sponsorships for Quilt Canada 2023 and beyond. To discuss these opportunities, or for more information email Carole McCarville or call her toll free 1-877-672-8777 Ext 3 or 902-388-4848 (Halifax).
| Benefit |
Emerald $8000 Or $12,000 in kind + $4000 |
Diamond $6000 Or $9000 in kind + $3000 |
Platinum $3000 Or $4500 in kind +$1500 |
Gold $2000 Or $3000 in kind + $1000 |
Silver $1000 Or $1500 in kind + $500 |
Bronze $500 Or $750 in kind + $250 cash |
| Logo on sponsors page in the Autumn issue of the Canadian Quilter magazine | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Logo and link to your website on the 2023 Sponsors page on the canadianquilter.com website | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Logo and name on the Quilt Canada 2023 signage | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Prime Merchant Mall booth location | Up to 8 | Up to 6 | Up to 4 | Up to 2 | – | – |
| Merchant Mall booth rental discount |
I – free 1 – 50% off |
1- free 1 – 10% off |
1 – free | – | – | – |
| Advertisement discount in the Autumn issue of the Canadian Quilter magazine |
1 full page – free 1 ad – 50% off |
1 full page ad – 50% off | 1 half page ad -50% off | – | – | – |
| Advertisements CQA/ACC Social Media Channels: Facebook and Instagram – sponsor provides ads | 1 per month for 12 months | 6 per year | 3 per year | 1 per year | – | – |
| Digital advertisement – discount on Quilt Canada page from March – June (limited availability) | Free vertical advertisement | – | – | – | – | |
| Daily Show admission tickets | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Reserved Seating at the NJS Award Ceremony | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
National Juried Show (NJS) Awards
Up to 200 of Canada’s best quilts are juried into the National Juried Show (NJS) annually. Cash prizes range in value from $250 for Judge’s Choice to $6,000 for Best of Show. Prize sponsorship guarantees great exposure with logo placement on/in sponsorship signage, the NJS catalogue, Canadian Quilter magazine, CQA/ACC social media, and at the award ceremony. Cash awards are preferred, however product awards are negotiable.
Special Awards (3)
Three special awards recognize excellence in workmanship.
Best of Show $6,000
Dorothy McMurdie Founder Award $2,500
Viewers’ Choice $2,000
Category Awards (24)
First Place ($1,000), Second Place ($500) and Third Place ($250) winners are recognized in each of the following 8 categories:
Art | Abstract – Wall Quilts
Art | Portrait – Wall Quilts
Art | Landscapes, Still Life – Wall Quilts
Quilts from Patterns | Books | Social Media – Wall and Bed Quilts
Traditional – Wall and Bed Quilts
Modern – Wall and Bed Quilts
Textile Translations – Wall Quilts
Wearables
Awards of Excellence (10)
Awards of Excellence are valued at $1,000 each:
- Machine Quilting Frameless: fabric is not held by a frame and moved under the needle
- Machine Quilting Framed: fabric is secured in a frame and the machine is moved over the fabric
- Hand Quilting: traditional and contemporary hand-quilting
- Workmanship for Applique
- Workmanship for Piecing
- Workmanship by a First Time Exhibitor in the CQA/ACC National Juried Show
- Innovation: from an original design
- Threadwork Using WonderFil Thread
- Threadwork Using Aurifil Thread *New in 2022*
- Group Quilt: 3 or more quilt makers
Judges Choice Awards
Special awards recognize excellence in workmanship. Each of the Judge’s Choice awards are valued at $250.
National Juried Show (NJS) Catalogue
Through generous sponsorship, CQA/ACC offers the NJS catalogue for sale to attendees for the low price of $5. It is at least 100 pages, full colour and shares a photo and artist statement of each quilt accepted into the National Juried Show.
Exclusive – $6,000
- recognition and logo on table of contents page
- 4 full-page ads in catalogue
Shared – $2,000
- recognition and logo on table of contents page
- 2 full-page ads in catalogue
Additional Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
Workshops and Lectures
Opening Night Gala and NJS Award Ceremony
NJS Award Ceremony:
Exclusive – $5,000 + $1,000 in product (300-400 giveaways)
Food and AV only – $5,000
Giveaways only – $1,000 in product (300-400 giveaways)
Opening Night Gala
Food- $3,000
Door Prizes:
Grand Door Prize (1) – $6,000+
Door Prizes – $500 product value (each)
Evening Keynote Lectures
Exclusive – $2,000 AV + $1,000 in product (200-300 giveaways)
AV only $2,000
Giveaways only – $1,000 in product (200-300 giveaways)
Quilt Canada Show Guide
Every attendee at Quilt Canada receives a FREE copy of the show guide with a complete list of vendors, schedules and a handy venue map.
Exclusive – $4,000
- name and logo on each page
- two-page spread
- one full-page adDemo Booth
- possible use of product image (fabric, thread, design, etc.) as show guide background
Shared – $1,000
- name and logo on each page
Demo Booth
Offered FREE to all attendees, the demo booth is always a popular spot! Sponsorship supports audio and visual equipment costs.
Exclusive – $5,000
- Demo Booth name (i.e., Fred’s Thread Demo Booth)
- event signage
- business Demo Booth name/logo in all Demo Booth advertising (magazine, show guide, social media)
Shared – $1,000
- event signage
- business name and logo listed in Demo Booth advertising (magazine, show guide, social media)
Electrical/AV Support
Electrical and AV is a significant behind-the-scenes show expense. Supporters help provide outstanding classroom, lecture and experience for quilters.
Exclusive – $8,000
Shared – $2,000
Concurrent Quilt Shows
Sponsor a concurrent or invitational quilt show, all of which run throughout Quilt Canada and attract additional quilt enthusiasts.
Exclusive – $4,000
Shared – $1,000