350th Anniversary Year-Round Sponsorship

Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts
350th Anniversary Sponsorship

A Legacy of Craft, Creativity, and Community

Since 1676, the Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts has been a cornerstone of creative life in Boston, inspiring generations of artists, makers, and learners. As we celebrate our 350th Anniversary in 2026, we invite you to join us in supporting vibrant programs that connect people of all ages and backgrounds through creativity, craftsmanship, and community engagement. Your sponsorship helps sustain free community events, creative arts education, and a legacy of craftsmanship that has endured for over three centuries.

Regional Audience Snapshot:

Partnering with the Eliot School’s 350th Anniversary means aligning your brand with Boston’s creative heartbeat. Sponsors gain visibility among diverse, educated, and engaged communities who value art, craftsmanship, and social impact.

Estimated Market Reach: 325,000+

• Program Participants: ~7,000 annually
• Digital Reach: 14,000+ email subscribers, 7,000+ social followers
• 350th Events Projected Attendance: 5,000+

Audience Demographics

• Median Age: 37.6
• College Degree or Higher: 61%+
• Median Household Income:
  • Brookline/Newton: $120K–$160K
  • JP/Roslindale/West Roxbury: $90K–$125K
  • Roxbury: $45K–$60K
• Homeownership: ~55% overall
• Diversity:
  • 48% White
  • 25% Black/African American
  • 15% Latinx/Hispanic
  • 12% Asian

Values & Lifestyle

• Creative professionals, artists, and cultural enthusiasts
• Strong interest in arts, design, DIY, and sustainability
• Passionate about local businesses and community causes
• Early adopters and loyal consumers of ethical, value-driven brands

Key Segments

• Urban professionals, arts-focused, tech-savvy
• Affluent homeowners, arts patrons, socially conscious
• Young creatives, cultural consumers
• Diverse, civic-minded, family-focused

Year-Round Sponsorship Opportunities

Be visible all year long as we celebrate the Eliot School’s 350th Anniversary and connect with thousands of community members, artists, families, and supporters.

Sponsorship Levels

Master Artisan

Investment: $25,000

Benefits: Dedicated email/spotlight; custom workshop/demo; naming choice at birthday carnival; VIP Gala tickets of 10; 8 social posts; full-page ad in Gala program; premier placement on event signage; logo on website and in annual report

Creative Visionary

Investment: $10,000

Benefits: Custom workshop/demo; sponsored art booth at birthday carnival; 6 Gala tickets; 6 social posts; half-page ad in Gala program; featured placement on event signage; logo on website and in annual report

Craft Champion

Investment: $5,000

Benefits: Sponsored game at birthday carnival; 4 Gala tickets; 3 social posts; quarter-page ad in Gala program; shared placement on event signage; logo on website and in annual report

Community Weaver

Investment: $2,500

Benefits: 2 Gala tickets; 2 social posts; name listed on event signage, birthday carnival yard signs, and in Gala program; logo on website and in annual report

Studio Friend

Investment: $1, 000

Benefits: 1 social post; name listed on event signage, birthday carnival yard signs, and in Gala program; logo on website and in annual report

For more information, contact Director of Development & Communications Angela Lett at alett@eliotschool.org or 617-553-4897.