Kaleideum Sponsor Opportunities by Angela Partin

Be Part of Our Story 2025 SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES

Join us!

Imagine your company’s name shining brightly at one of Kaleideum’s most exciting and engaging events! By sponsoring our Kaleidoscope Ball, Ghoul Times, Monthly After Dark series, or becoming a monthly museum sponsor, your organization will gain prominent visibility and help inspire wonder and curiosity in our community. These events bring together thousands of guests for unforgettable experiences, whether an elegant evening supporting access initiatives at the Kaleidoscope Ball, or spooky fun for all ages at Ghoul Times.

We deeply appreciate your interest in partnering with Kaleideum. Your support as a sponsor plays a vital role in helping us fulfill our mission to provide interactive learning and discovery, making a lasting impact on children, families, and adults alike. Together, we can create opportunities for exploration, innovation, and creativity throughout our entire community.

Let’s collaborate to align your brand with unique, high-energy events that foster learning and fun. Sponsor today and help us continue to ignite curiosity and lifelong learning in Winston-Salem! Reach out now to explore tailored sponsorship opportunities that align with your company’s vision and goals.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support Kaleideum’s mission.

Warm regards,

Elizabeth Dampier, CEO

Join Us as a Sponsor of Kaleideum’s Family-Friendly Events!

With four signature events for families planned throughout 2025, Kaleideum is set to welcome more than 5,000 guests of all ages for hands-on, engaging experiences that inspire curiosity and creativity. By sponsoring our Bright Futures Festival, MESStival, Ghoul Times, and Festive Family Friday, you’re not only putting your brand in front of thousands of community members—you’re also making a difference.

Your sponsorship dollars directly support our access initiatives, ensuring that families from all backgrounds have the opportunity to explore, play, and learn at Kaleideum. Together, we can build a stronger, more inclusive community where every child has a chance to thrive through innovative programming.

Become a sponsor today and help bring joy, learning, and opportunity to every child who walks through our doors.

Caren Hamrah, Director of

Sponsor Levels

Sponsorship Opportunities

Event tickets to Bright Futures Festival, MESStival, Ghoul Times, and Festive Family Friday

Table presence at all four events (Bright Futures Festival, MESStival, Ghoul Times, and Festive Family Friday)

Prominent “Presented by [Sponsor logo]” placement on all promotional materials

Logo placement on digital screen at main entrance

Logo displayed on 18 screens across 4 floors during the event

Logo placement on all event promotional materials

Logo featured on all printed signage displayed at the event

Logo featured on main website carousel promoting the event

Logo featured on the event page of the website

Branded e-blast (17,000 subscribers)

Recognition on social media (Facebook 12,700; Instagram 10,500)

Sponsor report summarizing event highlights and registration data after each event

Friday evening

October 3, 2025

6:30-11 pm

Food & Drinks

Silent Auction

Live Music

Adults 21+ Only

The Kaleidoscope Ball is Kaleideum’s signature annual event and the largest fundraiser of the year, bringing together more than 450 guests for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, community celebration, and philanthropy. In 2024, thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors, attendees, and community partners, we raised over $335,000 to support Kaleideum’s mission and access initiatives.

This highly anticipated event provides crucial funding for free and reduced-price admissions, educational programs for Title I schools, and community outreach efforts. By attending or sponsoring the Kaleidoscope Ball, you are helping to ensure Kaleideum remains an inclusive, engaging space where all families can learn, explore, and grow together.

We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support that makes this event possible and look forward to collaborating with you to continue inspiring wonder and curiosity in our community.

Sponsor Levels

Kaleidoscope Ball Sponsor Benefits

VIP Cocktail Party

VIP Seating by stage during the program

Logo on Save-the-Date and

Invitation for VIP Cocktail Party

Logo/Name:

Invitation ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Digital Signage at event (4 floors/18 screens) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Printed event program - logo placement ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Recognition on social media

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ (Facebook 12,700; Instagram 10,500)

Kaleideum website and event

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ website - logo placement

Branded e-blast (17,000 subscribers)

Signage at entrance

Verbal recognition at event

Inclusion/quote in press release

Media mentions

Recognition on video board near stage

✓ ✓ ✓

Deadline for inclusion on invitation: June 28, 2025

Your Impact as a Kaleidoscope Ball Sponsor

Sponsoring the Kaleidoscope Ball means more than attending an unforgettable evening—it’s about transforming lives in our community. Your support directly funds free and reducedprice admissions, educational programs for Title I schools, and outreach initiatives, ensuring Kaleideum remains an inclusive space for all families.

Why Sponsor?

• Make a Difference: Provide access to innovative learning experiences for underserved communities.

• Gain Visibility: Showcase your brand to over community members and influencers, while enjoying acknowledgement in event promotions and media.

• Be Recognized: Enjoy prominent acknowledgment in event promotions and media.

Join us in 2025 to create even greater impact while aligning your brand with a beloved community institution.

“Supporting the Kaleidoscope Ball was a truly rewarding experience for our company. We loved seeing how our sponsorship made a tangible difference—helping families gain access to learning opportunities and creating memorable experiences for the community. The event itself was spectacular, and it felt great to be part of something that has such a lasting impact.”

- First-time Inventor Sponsor

Your support helps provide state-of-the-art exhibits and educational experiences that inspire wonder and discovery for more than 200,000 visitors and students annually.

Thanks to your generosity, Kaleideum’s Museums for All program will provide more than 34,000 low-income guests with access to transformative educational experiences, fostering community engagement and advancing educational equity.

Thanks to your support, Kaleideum’s reach spans 47 states, as well as Australia, Canada, and Puerto Rico, creating a

global

impact through immersive educational experiences that inspire wonder and discovery.

Your support makes it possible for Kaleideum’s Invention Convention program to engage and inspire more than 2,000 kids, empowering them to develop creative problem-solving skills and explore STEM innovation.

Kaleideum After Dark …

Kids Can’t Have ALL the Fun

Experience Kaleideum in a whole new way—just for adults! At Kaleideum After Dark, guests 21+ can sip on signature cocktails and rediscover the magic of play. Held on the second Saturday of every month, these themed events draw hundreds of “big kids” for unforgettable nights of fun. Whether you’re rocking out to live music, belting karaoke hits in the Digital Dome, or playing laser tag on the Rooftop Adventure, every corner of the museum offers something unexpected. Come for the drinks, stay for the laughs, and make memories like a kid—with all the perks of being an adult!

• Event Co-Branding: “Presented by [Sponsor]” logo placement on materials used to promote Kaleideum After Dark.

• Digital Signage: Presenting Sponsor logo featured on digital signage advertising the event throughout all four levels of the museum

$10,000 for all 12 months or $1,000 per month

Every second Saturday in 2025:

January 11

February 8

March 8

April 12

May 10

June 14

July 12

August 9

September 13

October 11

November 8

December 13

• On-Site Activation: Presenting Sponsor can set up a branded table at all Kaleideum After Dark events with the opportunity to hand out materials, conduct an activity, and/or gather contact information through a giveaway.

• Weekly E- Newsletter: Sponsor logo included in event advertising in Kaleideum’s weekly newsletter (17,000 subscribers).

• Social Media: Presenting Sponsor featured in social media posts on Instagram and Facebook. (Facebook 12,700 followers, Instagram 10,500 followers).

• Website Visibility: Presenting Sponsor logo will be featured in the website carousel advertising the event. Presenting Sponsor will be mentioned in any descriptions of the event on Kaleideum’s calendar or event pages with hyperlink to the sponsor’s website.

• Tickets: Presenting Sponsor will receive four tickets to each Kaleideum After Dark.

Be a Monthly Museum Sponsor

Monthly Museum Sponsors will have “Month Presented by [Sponsor]” logo placement on the following materials:

• Digital signage throughout all four levels of the museum.

• Website carousel on home page of kaleideum.org with hyperlink to business.

• Museum’s printed monthly calendar, which is also featured on home page of the website.

• Social media post thanking the sponsor.

Each Monthly Museum Sponsor can set up a branded table two days during the month they are sponsoring or during two events (Bright Futures Festival, MESStival, Ghoul Times, or Festive Family Friday) with the opportunity to hand out materials, conduct an activity, and/or gather contact information through a giveaway.

Monthly Museum Sponsors receive 15 Family Passes.

$5,000 per month

An average of 17,000 guests visit Kaleideum each month.

Choose a month based on your business or personal interests (Heart Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Children’s Dental Health Month, etc.) or we can help you select one!

Exceptional Night at the Museum

Exceptional Night at the Museum, with an average of 200 guests per night, is a series of exclusive events during which children and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities — along with their families and caregivers — can enjoy the wonders of Kaleideum. Exceptional Night events offer inclusive and adaptive programming in a less crowded museum environment.

• Event Co-Branding: “Presented by [Sponsor]” logo placement on materials used to promote Exceptional Night at the Museum.

• Digital Signage: Presenting Sponsor logo featured on digital signage advertising the event throughout all four levels of the museum

• On-Site Activation: Presenting Sponsor can set up a branded table at all Exceptional Night at the Museum events with the opportunity to hand out materials, conduct an activity, and/or gather contact information through a giveaway.

• Weekly E- Newsletter: Presenting Sponsor logo included in event advertising in Kaleideum’s weekly newsletter (17,000 subscribers).

• Social Media: Presenting Sponsor featured in a special social media post on Instagram and Facebook. (Facebook 12,700 followers, Instagram 10,500 followers).

• Tickets: Presenting Sponsor will receive four tickets to each Exceptional Night at the Museum.

$5,000 to be the Presenting Sponsor

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Thursday, April 17, 2025 Thursday, June 12, 2025 Thursday, October 16, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025

Business Memberships

Is your business looking for a meaningful way to engage with the community while offering a special perk to your employees? By becoming a Kaleideum Business Member, your company plays a vital role in supporting and sustaining a beloved local museum. In return, your employees enjoy exclusive benefits, creating a win-win opportunity to inspire wonder and curiosity in our community while showing appreciation for your team.

Business Memberships include:

• Membership card(s) providing admission to Kaleideum for your employees

• Individual guest passes for your business

• 10% off in the Fractals Gift Shop

• Company logo recognition on the Kaleideum website

• Regular e-newsletters.

If you have any questions about your Business Membership or Kaleideum, or would like to share feedback at any time, please contact Leigh Ann Woodruff at (336) 767-6730 or lwoodruff@kaleideum.org.