Help foster curiosity and joy

Individual and Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

The Whatcom Museum fosters curiosity and joy about the world and our place in it through award-winning art exhibitions, K-12 educational initiatives, and free and low-cost community programming that celebrates the artists and performers who make our region special.

Sponsoring one of our signature fundraising events ensures we fulfill that mission. It also puts your name in front of a growing, engaged audience across western Washington while aligning your organization with our commitment to make art accessible to everyone.

Your sponsorship reaches our community

A partnership with the Whatcom Museum connects your organization with a growing, engaged community across western Washington.

1,000+ Visitors per Free First Friday

70,000+ visitors served annually

100+ Community partners & local artists

7,000+ eNewsletter subscribers

16,000 Social media followers

33,000+ Family Interactive Gallery visitors annually

The Whatcom Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums — a distinction held by only 3% of U.S. museums — and partners with the Smithsonian Institution, Art Bridges, the National Gallery of Art, National Geographic, and the National Endowment for the Humanities to bring world-class art and experiences to Bellingham.

2026 Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

Sponsorship benefits included at each level: Presenting, Platinum, Gold, and Silver.
Benefits	Presenting $15,000	Platinum $7,500	Gold $5,000	Silver $2,500
Event Access
Tickets to annual gala and NYE @ OCH	8	8	8	4
VIP tickets to annual gala and NYE @ OCH	4	2	Not included	Not included
Core Benefits — All Sponsors
Logo listed on signature events websites and sponsor signage	Included	Included	Included	Included
Shoutout during event program remarks	Included	Included	Included	Included
Invitation to VIP and member opening receptions	Included	Included	Included	Included
Gold & Above
Tag on all unpaid social media posts about signature events	Included	Included	Included	Not included
Logo listed on physical invitations for signature events	Included	Included	Included	Not included
Sponsorship for an exhibition of your choice from our upcoming calendar through 2027	Included	Included	Included	Not included
Platinum & Above
Dedicated sponsor call out in one monthly e-newsletter (reach: 7,000)	Included	Included	Not included	Not included
Written recognition in caption on paid social media posts about signature events	Included	Included	Not included	Not included
Private curator tour for 10 guests on a mutually agreeable date	Included	Included	Not included	Not included
(Optional) Reshared social media story about your sponsorship (audience: 16,000 followers)	Included	Included	Not included	Not included
Presenting Sponsor Exclusives
Exclusive presenting sponsor for signature events	Included	Not included	Not included	Not included
Prominent logo placement on all digital and print materials for both signature events	Included	Not included	Not included	Not included
One complimentary rental of the Lightcatcher lobby, Lighthall & courtyard or Old City Hall rotunda on a mutually agreeable date	Included	Not included	Not included	Not included
Recognition on all unpaid and at least one paid social media post about each signature event (minimum 8 mentions)	Included	Not included	Not included	Not included

A filled dot marks a benefit included at that level.

Your Support Matters.

Choose your level below to pay for your sponsorship online.

Have any questions? To learn more about our sponsorship packages, please contact Development Manager Kara Henry at kbhenry@cob.org or 360.778.8939.

The Whatcom Museum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 91-6174771).