Corporate Sponsorship | Mattatuck Museum Waterbury

Partner With the Mattatuck Museum

The Mattatuck Museum has been the cultural heart of Waterbury and the Naugatuck Valley since 1877. A corporate partnership with the museum connects your business to a trusted community institution — one that serves thousands of visitors, students, and families each year through world-class exhibitions, educational programs, and community events.

Whether you’re a small local business or a regional corporation, partnering with the Mattatuck Museum is a meaningful investment in the community you serve — and a smart business decision. Corporate partnerships start at just $100 and scale to $10,000+, with benefits at every level including complimentary admission passes, logo recognition, event tickets, rental discounts, and more.

Why Partner With the Mattatuck Museum?

  • Community visibility — Reach thousands of Waterbury and Naugatuck Valley residents, families, and visitors who engage with the museum each year
  • Brand alignment — Associate your company with arts, education, history, and cultural enrichment
  • Brand recognition — Logo or name placement on the museum website, printed brochures, and outdoor digital display
  • Employee benefits — Provide your team with free or discounted museum admission, invitations to special events, and unique venue access
  • Educational impact — Support K–12 school programs, outreach initiatives, and youth art education throughout Connecticut
  • Tax benefits — The Mattatuck Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Corporate contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law
  • Event access — Tickets to exclusive exhibition preview events, curator-led tours, and museum programs
  • Venue discounts — 10–20% off rental space, plus one free rental at the President’s level
  • Event opportunities — Host corporate meetings, receptions, and team-building events in one of Waterbury’s most distinctive settings

Levels and Benefits

Benefits across partnership levels may include:

  • Logo recognition on museum website, printed materials, and exhibition signage
  • Complimentary museum memberships for employees
  • Invitations to exhibition openings and special events
  • Recognition in museum newsletters and social media
  • Discounted or complimentary venue rental
  • Tickets to ticketed programs and performances
  • Opportunity to sponsor specific exhibitions, events, or educational programs

Sponsorship Opportunities

In addition to annual partnerships, the Mattatuck Museum welcomes corporate sponsors for specific programs and events, including:

  • Exhibition sponsorship: Align your brand with a current or upcoming exhibition
  • Event sponsorship: Sponsor ticketed performances, lectures, family programs, and community events
  • Education sponsorship: Fund school field trip programs, after-school programs, or outreach visits
  • MattaTrek Marathon sponsorship: Support the museum’s annual fundraising race
  • Brass Button sponsorship: Align with the museum’s signature special fundraising gala

How to Become a Corporate Partner

Ready to invest in Waterbury’s cultural future? We’d love to talk.

📞 Maddie Stenson, Development Officer 📧 maddie@mattmuseum.org | ☎️ (203) 753-0381 ext. 120

Corporate Partner Program Levels
Become a Corporate Partner

The Mattatuck Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: [add if publicly shared]. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Current & Past Corporate Partners

The Mattatuck Museum gratefully recognizes our FY2026 Corporate Partners whose generosity makes our exhibitions, educational programs, and community events possible.

President’s Leadership Circle

  • Webster Bank

Director’s Patron Circle

  • Litchfield Distillery
  • MacDermid Alpha

Creativity Circle — $2,500

  • Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP
  • Carpin Manufacturing Inc.
  • F&F Concrete
  • Hubbard-Hall Inc.
  • Post University
  • Premier Subaru of Middlebury
  • Secor, Cassidy & McPartland, PC
  • Thomaston Savings Bank

Curator Circle — $1,000

  • Civil 1
  • The Platt Bros. & Co.
  • WORX Branding

History Circle — $500

  • Bushka Lumber & Millwork Co.
  • Giuliano Richardson & Sfara LLC
  • Label Interactive
  • O&G Industries Inc.
  • PSI-New England Storage Products
  • Siemon Company
  • Silent Watchmen Security Services
  • The Lombard Group
  • The Social Circle
  • TILE America
  • Waterbury ARC

Artist Circle

  • Thermo Conductor Services, Inc.

Community Partners

Signatures Restaurant
Community Funeral Home
Diorio Appraisal Services

The Mattatuck Museum is proud to be supported by businesses and foundations that share our commitment to arts, culture, and community in the Naugatuck Valley.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become a corporate partner of the Mattatuck Museum? 

Join online at mattmuseum.org/partners or contact Maddie Stenson, Development Officer, at maddie@mattmuseum.org or (203) 753-0381 ext. 120. Partnerships start at $100 and include benefits at every level.

How much does a corporate partnership cost?

 Corporate partnerships range from $100 (Community Partner) to $10,000+ (President’s Leadership Circle). Each level includes a distinct set of benefits including admission passes, event tickets, logo recognition, and rental discounts.

What benefits do corporate partners receive? 

Benefits vary by level and include complimentary admission passes, name or logo recognition on the museum website and printed brochures, outdoor digital display placement, exhibition preview event tickets, rental space discounts, museum program admission, and — at the President’s level — an exclusive curator-led tour with wine and hors d’oeuvres.


Is a corporate partnership with the Mattatuck Museum tax-deductible?

 Yes. The Mattatuck Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Corporate contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consult your tax advisor for specifics.

Can my company sponsor a specific exhibition or event?

 Yes. The Mattatuck Museum welcomes sponsorships of specific exhibitions, performances, educational programs, and signature events including the MattaTrek Marathon and Brass Button gala. Contact Barbara Bradbury-Pape at barbara@mattmuseum.org to discuss available opportunities.

Can my company host an event at the Mattatuck Museum?

 Yes. The Mattatuck Museum offers corporate venue rental for meetings, receptions, and private events. Corporate partners receive 10–20% off rental rates, with one free rental included at the President’s Leadership Circle level. Learn more on our Corporate Meetings & Events page.

What is the highest level of corporate partnership at the Mattatuck Museum?

 The President’s Leadership Circle is the museum’s premier partnership level at $10,000+. Benefits include 50 complimentary admission passes, free employee admission, logo recognition across all museum materials, 8 exhibition preview tickets, 8 museum program admissions, one free venue rental plus 20% off additional rentals, and two exclusive curator-led tours with wine and hors d’oeuvres for up to 15 guests.