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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 2022 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).
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Logo and link on CQA/ACC website by sponsorship category ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Logo in National Juried Show catalogue by sponsorship category ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Name on Quilt Canada event signage, including specific event, if applicable ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Prime Merchant Mall booth location 4
1 free
1 @ 50% discount		 4
1 free
1 @ 10% discount		 4
1 free		 2
1 @ 10% discount
Full-page colour ad in autumn issue of Canadian Quilter magazine 2
$2,304 value		 1
$1,152
value		 1
$1,152 value
10% discount on Canadian Quilter magazine advertising 3 issues 3 issues 2 issues 1 issues
Social Media ads across all channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest; sponsor provides ad 24
2 twice a month
for 12 months		 12
once a month
for 12 months		 6 3 2 1
Daily show admissions 8 6 4 2 2 1
Reserved seating at the National Juried Show Awards Ceremony 8 6 4 2 2 1
Opening Night Gala tickets
 5 4 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

 

Quilt Canada 2022 is a great place to showcase your brand. In addition to the NJS Awards, there are many aspects of the conference that will benefit from your support and offer your brand higher visibility. New in 2022 is the Opening Night Gala event, which will include a stand-up buffet supper, the Award Ceremony, and an after party to socialize with quilters from near and far. The after party will include dessert, coffee/tea, a grand door prize draw and additional door prize draws.
Read below to explore the varied sponsorship opportunities to provide products or cash support for Quilt Canada 2022.

Workshops and Lectures

Quilt Canada 2022 will host 17 daily workshops, 3 – 4 daytime lectures and 2 evening keynote lectures. Eight classrooms require domestic machines and two classrooms require longarm machines to accommodate up to 20 students per classroom. Additionally, workshops may require a supply of thread, machine needles, irons and batting, as well as electrical requirements.

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