Nifty 350 Festival 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, 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

Anniversary Celebration (October 3, 2026)

A community celebration with art, crafts, games, music, and more!

Sponsorship Levels

Big Tent Benefactor

Investment: $10,000

Benefits: Naming of key area; promo item opportunity; press release partner; booth/table; premier event signage; 4 social posts; logo in emails; individual thank-you from stage

Sweet Treat Sponsor

Investment: $5,000

Benefits: Promo item opportunity; press release mention; booth/table; featured event signage; 2 social posts; logo in emails; individual thank-you from stage

Art Booth Backer

Investment: $2,500

Benefits: Booth/table; shared event signage; 1 social post; logo in emails; group thank-you from stage

Games & Giggles Sponsor

Investment: $1,000

Benefits: Name on event signage; 1 social post; logo in emails; group thank-you from stage

Joyful Joiner

Investment: $500

Benefits: Name on event signage; group thank-you on social media, in emails, and from stage

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