Catholic Art Institute Annual Sponsorships

About the Catholic Art Institute

The Catholic Art Institute is a USCCB approved, 501c3 non-profit organization working to evangelize the culture through truth, beauty, and goodness, re-establish excellence in the Catholic arts and provide much needed community and resources to artists, clergy and the lay faithful who appreciate and support the arts. It was founded by award winning artists who now serve on the Board of Directors. The Institute's Advisory Board is comprised of the highest achievers in the realm of architecture, art, sacred music and creative writing.

Our programming includes conference, retreats, art exhibitions, workshops and virtual events reaching a targeted audience of 40,000 clergy, art professionals and lay faith who are especially interested in the Catholic arts. We provide preeminent education, resources, and inspiration to all those interested in the elevation of the Catholic arts.

Our annual conference is our largest and most prestigious event gathering members of the Institute, clergy, artists, craftsmen, architects, facilities managers, and students for networking and presentations by the leading scholars associated with the Catholic artistic tradition. Previous conference presenters have included: Sir Roger Scruton, Sir James McMillan, Duncan Stroik, James McCrery, Dr. Elizabeth Lev, Alexander Stoddart, Craig Hamilton, Anthony Visco, and many more.

What the Annual Sponsorships Offer You

The annual sponsorships provide a wonderful opportunity to promote your business to large targeted audience of 40,000 subscribers and members, for the entire 2026 season. Platinum and Gold options include a one hour interview and presentation, with question and answers from the CAI community, plus presenting a short presentation from the stage at the annual conference.

Additionally your logo prominently displayed on all the web pages for the following events and in the Catholic Art Institute email newsletter, social media, as well as ads placed in all our event programs.

Your logo and ads will be shared in conjunction with the following programming:

* The Annual Conference including a special VIP dinner with the conference speakers, only available to annual sponsors

* Conference Presentation Slot to Promote Your Business to Conference Attendees* (Platinum & Gold Options Only)

*Home Page Ad - Top of the Page (Platinum & Gold Options Only)

* Live- hour long video interview with Q & A from the CAI community. Interview will be recorded and posted to the CAI Youtube channel.

* The Bernini Awards 

* The Sacred Art Gallery - Sacred Art Prize Show

* The 2026 Sacred Art Prize Online Exhibition (opening in Spring 2026),

* The Retreat for Artists (June 5 & 6 2026 at St. Mary's Seminary, Roland Park, Baltimore)

* 2026 Short Film Festival (Fall 2026)

* His Majesty’s Men Choral Concert - Chicago (Aug. 2026)

* Christmas Tour at the National Gallery of Art (Dec. 6, 2026)

* Corporate Membership ($500 value)

There are four annual sponsorship packages types which are itemized below.

PLATINUM LEVEL - SOLD OUT

Conference Platinum Level Benefits (Sept 18 & 19, 2026):

* VIP Premium location for exhibitors table at the 2026 annual conference (Sept. 18 & 19, 2026)
* 10 minute conference presentation slot to promote your business to conference attendees                                                                                                                      * Live- hour long video interview with Q & A from the CAI community. Interview will be recorded & posted to the CAI Youtube channel  (April-Dec Dates)
* Two VIP conference tickets
* Special VIP Dinner with the speakers
* VIP reception
* Ad on Catholic Art Institute Homepage (Upper Slideshow - 2nd slide)
* Program Ad (inside front cover)
* Big Screen Ad
* Catholic Art Institute Website Homepage Ad
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion
* Prominent clickable logo placement on Bernini Awards page on The CAI website
* Discounted VIP conference tickets

Sacred Art Gallery/Sacred Art Prize Exhibition (Feb 21-March 21, 2026)

* Full page ad in front of exhibition program
* Clickable Link from Sacred Art Prize 2025 Gallery Page on CAI Website
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion

Sacred Art Prize 2026 - Call for Entry (Feb 28, 2026)

* Sponsored logo and link on Sacred Art Prize 2026 Call for Entry Page
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion

Retreat for Artists & Art Lovers 2026 (June 5 & 6, 2026)

* Sponsored logo and link on Retreat for Artists page
* Ad in Retreat for Artists Program
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion
* 2 spaces for members of your staff to attend the overnight retreat

2026 Short Film Festival (Call for Entry Opens - March 2026)

* Sponsored logo and link on Short Film Festival Call for Entry page
* Ad in Film Festival Program
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion
* Two free tickets to Film Festival

2026 His Majesty’s Men Choral Concert at St.John Cantius (Aug 2026)

* Sponsored logo and link on His Majesty’s Men web page
* Ad in Program
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion
* Two free tickets to Choral Concert

Christmas Tour at the National Gallery of Art (Dec. 6, 2026)

* Sponsored logo and link to website from Christmas Tour 2026 web and registration pages
* Premium full page ad placement in Christmas Tour Program
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion
* Corporate membership included ($500 value)

Early Bird Discount Price: $9,995 (reg. $11,995)​

GOLD LEVEL

Conference 2026 - Gold Level Benefits:

* Premium location for exhibitors table at 2026 conference
*5 minute conference presentation during the annual conference to promote your business to conference attendees                                                                          * Live- hour long video interview with Q & A from the CAI community. Interview will be recorded & posted to the CAI Youtube channel                                               *Home Page Ad - Top of the Page                                                                                                                                                                                                                           *Two VIP conference tickets
* Special VIP Dinner with the speakers
* VIP reception
* Program Ad (back cover)
* Ad on Catholic Art Institute Homepage (Upper Slideshow - 4th slide)
* Big screen Ad at the conference
* Catholic Art Institute Website Homepage Ad
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion
* Discounted VIP conference tickets

Sacred Art Gallery/Sacred Art Prize Exhibition (Feb 21-March 21, 2026)

* Full page ad in exhibition program
* Clickable Link from Sacred Art Prize 2025 Gallery Page on CAI Website
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion

Sacred Art Prize 2026

* Sponsored logo and link on Sacred Art Prize 2026 Call for Entry Page
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion

Retreat for Artists & Art Lovers (June 5 & 6 2026)

* Sponsored logo and link on Retreat for Artists page
* Ad in Retreat for Artists Program
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion
* 2 spaces for members of your staff to attend the overnight retreat ($800 value)

2026 Short Film Festival

* Sponsored logo and link on Short Film Festival Call for Entry page
* Ad in Film Festival Program
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion
* Two free tickets to Film Festival ($50 value)

2026 His Majesty’s Men Choral Concert at St.John Cantius

* Sponsored logo and link on His Majesty’s Men web page
* Ad in Program
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion
* Two free tickets to Choral Concert ($80 value)

Christmas Tour at the National Gallery of Art

* Sponsored logo and link on Christmas Tour 2026 web page
* Back page ad in Christmas Tour Program
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion

Corporate membership included ($500 value)

Early Bird Discount Price: $7500 (reg. $9,500)

SILVER LEVEL

Conference 2026 - Silver Level Benefits:

* Premium location for exhibitors table at 2026 conference
*5 minute conference presentation during the annual conference to promote your business to conference attendees
* Live- hour long video interview with Q & A from the CAI community. Interview will be recorded & posted to the CAI Youtube channel
*Home Page Ad - Top of the Page
*Two VIP conference tickets
* Special VIP Dinner with the speakers
* VIP reception
* Program Ad (inside back cover)
* Ad on Catholic Art Institute Homepage (Upper Slideshow - 4th slide)
* Big screen Ad at the conference
* Catholic Art Institute Website Homepage Ad
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion
* Discounted VIP conference tickets

Virtual Interview with Q & A:
Live- hour long video interview with Q & A from the CAI community. Interview will be recorded  & posted to the CAI Youtube channel.

Sponsoring Virtual Events (March, April, May, June, July, Aug, Oct, Nov, Dec) :
Clickable logo and promotion associated with new monthly virtual events initiative.

Sacred Art Gallery/Sacred Art Prize Exhibition (Feb 21-March 21, 2026)

* Full page ad in exhibition program
* Clickable Link from Sacred Art Prize 2025 Gallery Page on CAI Website
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion

Sacred Art Prize 2026

* Sponsored logo and link on Sacred Art Prize 2026 Call for Entry Page
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion

Retreat for Artists & Art Lovers 2026

* Sponsored logo and link on Retreat for Artists page
* Ad in Retreat for Artists Program
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion
* One free space at annual retreat ($400 value)

2026 Short Film Festival

* Sponsored logo and link on Short Film Festival Call for Entry page
* Ad in Film Festival Program
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion
* Two free tickets to Film Festival

2026 His Majesty’s Men Choral Concert at St.John Cantius

* Sponsored logo and link on His Majesty’s Men web page
* Ad in Program
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion
* Two free tickets to Choral Concert

Christmas Tour at the National Gallery of Art

* Sponsored logo and link on Christmas Tour 2026 web page
* Back page ad in Christmas Tour Program
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion

Corporate membership included ($500 value)

Early Bird Discount Price: $6495 (reg. $7,500)

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BRONZE LEVEL

Conference 2026 - Bronze Level Benefits:

* Premium location for exhibitors table at 2026 conference
* Two VIP conference tickets
* Special VIP Dinner with the speakers
* VIP reception
* Program Ad (full page)
* Big Screen Ad
* Catholic Art Institute Website Homepage Ad
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion
* Catholic Art Institute homepage clickable logo

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Virtual Interview with Q & A:

Live- 15 min video interview with 15 minute Q & A from the CAI community. Interview will be recorded

& posted to the CAI Youtube channel.

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Sponsoring Virtual Events (March, April, May, June, July, Aug, Oct, Nov, Dec) :

Clickable logo and promotion associated with new monthly virtual events initiative.

Sacred Art Gallery/Sacred Art Prize Exhibition (Feb 21-March 21, 2026)

* Half page ad in exhibition program
* Clickable Link from Sacred Art Prize 2025 Gallery Page on CAI Website
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion

Sacred Art Prize 2026

* Sponsored logo and link on Sacred Art Prize 2026 Call for Entry Page
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion

Retreat for Artists & Art Lovers 2026

* Sponsored logo and link on Retreat for Artists page
* Ad in Retreat for Artists Program
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion
* 20% discount on Retreat enrollment for sponsor employees

2026 Short Film Festival

* Sponsored logo and link on Short Film Festival Call for Entry page
* Ad in Film Festival Program
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion
* Two free tickets to Film Festival

2026 His Majesty’s Men Choral Concert at St.John Cantius

* Sponsored logo and link on His Majesty’s Men web page
* Ad in Program
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion
* Two free tickets to Choral Concert

Christmas Tour at the National Gallery of Art

* Sponsored logo and link on Christmas Tour 2026 web page
* Back page ad in Christmas Tour Program
* Clickable Logo in Catholic Art Institute email newsletter (2026)
* Social media promotion

Corporate membership included ($500 value)

Early Bird Discount Price: $4995 (reg. $5,995)

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Payment by credit card or PayPal is available at checkout from the "Purchase Sponsorship" registration page.                                                                                    If you would like to pay by check, ACH, or require an invoice, please email Kathleen Carr at kcarr@catholicartinstitute.org.

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