DIGITAL REACH AT A GLANCE
25th Riverfront Anniversary Gala
The Future is Now
The Delaware Contemporary proudly announces our 25th Riverfront Anniversary Gala to be hosted at the museum on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 6 - 9 PM.
For 45 years, The Delaware Contemporary has been a hub of creativity, pushing boundaries and shaping the future of art. For 25 of those years, we’ve proudly called the Riverfront home—an ever-changing horizon that mirrors our mission of constant innovation. This year’s Gala theme, The Future is Now, speaks to the pressing need for support and the museum’s role in shaping tomorrow’s artistic landscape.
In celebration of our past, present, and future, we would be honored if you would consider supporting our event through one of our SPONSORSHIP options below. Our sponsors help elevate the Gala experience while making this event an even greater fundraising success for The Delaware Contemporary.
This event is expected to attract 250 guests, including key figures in government, arts and culture, and the broader Wilmington community. Gala sponsors receive prominent recognition across event invitations, emails, our website, and on-site signage.
Attire: Black tie optional
Sponsorship Levels and Benefits:
$2,500 GOLD Sponsor
6 VIP tickets for guests to attend the 25th Riverfront Anniversary Gala PLUS
Logo/brand/name recognition on:
- printed invitations mailed to VIP guests
- signage at check in
- TDC social media (Facebook and Instagram)
- signage at bar
- event welcome email
- museum lobby and auditorium screen
- website
$2,000 SILVER Sponsor
4 VIP tickets for guests to attend the 25th Riverfront Anniversary Gala PLUS
Logo/brand/name recognition on:
- TDC social media (Facebook and Instagram)
- signage at bar
- event welcome email
- museum auditorium screen
- website
$1,500 BRONZE Sponsor
2 VIP tickets for guests to attend the 25th Riverfront Anniversary Gala PLUS
Logo/brand/name recognition on:
- signage at bar
- event welcome email
- museum auditorium screen
- website
$750 INDIVIDUAL Sponsor
1 VIP ticket to attend the 25th Riverfront Anniversary Gala PLUS
Logo/brand/name recognition on:
- event welcome email
- museum auditorium screen
- website
FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS
Special exhibition programming on the First Friday Art Loop of each month
The Delaware Contemporary hosts First Friday exhibition events to celebrate the artists and art on display in our galleries! These events feature art openings, dance, live music, and spoken word performances, artist talks, panel discussions, food trucks, and more! A First Friday sponsorship not only supports The Delaware Contemporary, it supports stipends for our exhibiting artists and performances by partner organizations. Our signature First Friday events are very popular attracting 500 - 1000 guests.
Sponsorship Levels and Benefits:
$5,000 First Friday Producing Sponsor
Logo recognition on:
all video content produced from First Friday programming
one full year of logo recognition on all marketing materials
all digital materials: website pages, social media, and emails for one full year (ten (10) first Friday events)
three seasonal print programs
posters and signage during each first Friday event
$2,500 One Year First Friday Sponsor
Logo recognition on:
all digital materials: website pages, social media, and emails for one full year (ten (10) first Friday events)
three seasonal print programs
posters and signage during each First Friday event
$1,500 Half Year First Friday Sponsor
Logo recognition on:
all digital materials: website pages, social media, and emails for five (5) first Friday events year
two seasonal print programs
posters and signage during each First Friday event
$500 Single First Friday Event Sponsor
Logo recognition on:
all digital materials: website pages, social media, and emails for one (1) first Friday event
one seasonal print program
posters and signage during one First Friday event
