Sponsorship

Coming Together, 
Creating Community.

Coming together as an arts community best describes the coalition of founding performing arts leaders who collectively came together to create the Midwest Arts XPO. We hope you will consider becoming a sponsor and facilitate arts programming that will enrich thousands of communities in rural, suburban and urban Mid-America. We have curated a robust selection of XPO sponsorship opportunities in Milwaukee, WI to highlight your business and help support this wonderful gathering.

2026 MAX Sponsorship Program

Exciting Conference, Event and Visibility Sponsorship opportunities are planned for our return to the Baird Center in Milwaukee! 
All sponsorship opportunities are now available!

For 2026 sponsorship questions, please contact Sarah McCarthy & Kerith Iverson.

Midwest Arts Xpo event details with sponsors and dates.

2026 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS

BENEFITS FOR CONFERENCE & EVENT SPONSORS

All Conference and Event Sponsor levels include the following benefits: 

  • Early Marketplace Exhibit Hall Assignment
  • MAX E-Newsletter Recognition
  • Company Logo on MAX Website 
  • Social Media Recognition
  • Invitation to VIP Sponsor Reception at MAX 
  • Sponsorship Badge Ribbon 
  • Recognition on the XPO Floor Entrance Tower 
  • Event Sponsors are recognized on related event signage and welcoming remarks
  • Detailed sponsor benefits here

ELITE CONFERENCE SPONSORS

A partial logo with bold text on yellow and dark blue backgrounds.

Premiere Presenting Sponsor
$20,000+

1 of 1 Available

Presenting Sponsor $10,000+

1 of 1 Available

Presenting Sponsor | $10,000+

2 of 2 Available


Director | $5,000

AudienceView | BiCoastal Productions
Spektrix | Wisconsin Arts Board
VBO Tickets, Inc

Star | $2,500

5 of 6 Available

Riot Artists

 

EVENT SPONSORSHIPS

Entrance to the Baird Ballroom with unique architectural design.

Opening Reception $5,750

IMG Artists
Québec Government Office – Chicago

 

People attending a conference or workshop in a spacious room.

Center Stage Conversation Luncheon $5,000
2 of 2 Available

 

 

Entrance to the Baird Ballroom with unique architectural design.

Closing Reception $5,750

1 of 1 Available

 

 

Audience attentively listening to a speaker at a conference or seminar.

Keynote Speaker $6,000

1 of 1 Available

 

 

Group of diverse adults engaged in lively discussion around a table at a conference.

Youth & Family Symposium $2500
1 Key Sponsor Available

 

 

Panel discussion with four speakers on stage and an attentive audience.

Youth & Family Symposium $500
Supporting Sponsor

Holden & Arts Associates
Siegel Artist Management

People engaged in a lively discussion around a table.

New Colleague Orientation $575

3 of 3 Available

 

Presenter explains data on projected screen to an attentive audience.

Professional Development $500

3 of 4 Available
Siegel Artist Management

Man speaking passionately during a meeting with attentive audience.

Presenting & Touring: The Essential Primer $500

NAPAMA

VISIBILITY & BRANDING

BENEFITS FOR VISIBILITY AND BRANDING SPONSORS

All Visibility & Branding Sponsors include the following benefits: 

  • Early Marketplace Exhibit Hall Assignment

  • Company listing on MAX Website
  • Invitation to VIP Sponsor Reception at MAX 
  • Sponsorship Badge Ribbon 
  • Recognition on the XPO Floor Entrance Tower 
  • Detailed sponsor benefits here
A colorful monthly calendar for September 2027 with space for a logo.

Booking Calendar $850

1 of 2 Available
ECE Touring

Conference badge holder with customizable logo and attendee details.

Badge Holders $7,000
Bill Blagg | Magic & Illusion

Canvas tote bag with custom logo and text area.

Tote Bags $6,000

Harmony Artists

Modern office lobby with seating and large windows during daytime.

Morning Coffee Connect $1,250

3 of 3 Available


 

Notebook, pens, and notepad on a desk surface.

Bag Product Placement $500
1 of 5 Available
Ele Parade Creations
Illusionist Rick Thomas
Sam Fazio Music

Marketplace map header with placeholders for three logos and event date.

XPO Hall Marketplace Map $850
3 of 3 Available




A sleek stainless steel electric kettle on a kitchen counter.

XPO Hall Coffee Stations $1,500
3 of 4 Available
CWA Management

Ergonomic massage chair with adjustable cushions and headrest.

Massage Therapists $3,500
1 of 1 Available

A modern glass railing with customizable logo spaces in a spacious lobby.

Escalator Bank Windows $2,500 each
Baird Center 2nd Floor 

6 of 6 Available

Elevator doors at a hotel hallway with room numbers displayed.

MAX Digital Monitors $1,500
10 of 10 Available

 

Entrance to the Mayo Bar Lounge with a view of the city outside.

Showcase Bar Branding $2,500
2 of 2 Available

 

Power bank and devices charging, emphasizing mobile power.

XPO Hall Central Hub Charging Station $2,500

1 of 1 Available

Empty modern indoor space with large windows and WiFi symbol.

XPO Wifi $3,000
1 of 1 Available

 

Modern office lobby with escalators and custom logo display area.

4th Floor Mezzanine Hanging Banner $5,500
1 of 1 Available

A close-up of a hotel check-in process with a smartphone and card transaction at the reception desk.

Hotel Key Cards $5,000
2 of 2 Available

 

Three escalators in a bright, modern indoor space.

Escalator Bank $6,250

(Floor 1 to 2)
ThunderTix

Escalator Bank $6,250
(Floor 2 to 3)
Rockhouse Productions, LLC

Escalator Bank $6,250
(Floor 2 to 3)
1 of 1 Available

Entrance to Baird Ballroom with modern design and spacious interior.

App Splash Page $5,000

1 of 1 Available

App Push Notifications $1,500
3 of 3 Available

App Home Banner $1,250
4 of 4 Available

Entrance to Baird Ballroom with modern design and spacious interior.

Mobile App Push Notifications $1,500 each

Bridge & Wolak

Live Arts & Attractions

Empty modern indoor space with large windows and WiFi symbol.

XPO Wi-Fi $3,000

Opus 3 Artists

Canvas tote bag with custom logo and text area.

Tote Bags $5,000

New Frontier Touring