Sponsorship — Mattatuck Museum | Waterbury, CT

While a Corporate Partnership broadly supports the operations of the Museum, sponsorships offer additional opportunities to showcare your corporate commitment to arts, education, and community engagement. In addition to becoming a corporate sponsor, we invite you to choose a sponsorship opportunity that aligns with your company’s mission and goals.

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
people enjoying themselves at the 2026 Brass Button Awards
Artists in front of Mixmaster 2026 exhibition
Group of kids on a school tour sketching in the gallery

150th Anniversary Gala (June 2027)

The Mattatuck Museum was formed in 1877 by 11 visionaries. In June, we will honor 11 visionary leaders who embody the passions of the Museum’s original founders.

5th Annual MattaTrek: 15/5 (September 2027)

Hike with us to celebrate 5 years of the MattaTrek, 15 years of Executive Director Bob Burns’ leadership, adn 150 years of art and history.

Changing Exhibitions (16 planned for 2027)

Sponsor an exhibition that celebrates our region’s past or explores new ideas and creative perspectives.

Educational Programs

More than 250 programs planned for 2027 including:

  • 5 Family Fun Dayz
  • Monthly Children’s Art Programs
  • Cocktails & Conversations
  • Monthly Adult Art Workshops
  • Monthly Van Trips & Member Perks

We invite corporations to collaborate with us by becoming involved in art and history cultural experiences at the Museum. Whether supporting one of our special exhibitions or community outreach programs, sponsorship at the Mattatuck Museum offers a unique opportunity to deeply engage with a nationally recognized museum and demonstrate a commitment to the arts and regional history as well as connect with a like-minded audience.

Increase the visibility of your business, support the Museum’s mission, and be publicly recognized across our marketing efforts.

Contact Barbara Bradbury-Pape, Director of Development, at barbara@mattmuseum.org or (203) 753-0381 ext 110 for more information.