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.
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
Director | $5,000
AudienceView | BiCoastal Productions
Spektrix | Wisconsin Arts Board
VBO Tickets, Inc
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
Opening Reception $5,750
IMG Artists
Québec Government Office – Chicago
Center Stage Conversation Friday Luncheon $5,000
2 of 2 Available
Closing Reception $5,750
1 of 1 Available
Keynote Speaker $6,000
1 of 1 Available
Youth & Family Symposium $2500
Key Sponsor
Playhouse Square
Youth & Family Symposium $500
Supporting Sponsor
Holden & Arts Associates
Siegel Artist Management
New Colleague Orientation $575
3 of 3 Available
Professional Development $500
1 of 4 Available
Minnesota Presenters Network
Siegel Artist Management
Washington Pavilion Management, Inc.
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
Booking Calendar $850
1 of 2 Available
ECE Touring
Badge Holders $7,000
Bill Blagg | Magic & Illusion
Tote Bags $6,000
New Frontier Touring
Morning Coffee Connect $1,250
2 of 3 Available
AMAZ Entertainment
Bag Product Placement $500
DeMerchant Artists Agency |Ele Parade Creations
Harmony Artists | Illusionist Rick Thomas
Sam Fazio Music | The MidAtlantic Men
XPO Hall Marketplace Map $850
3 of 3 Available
XPO Hall Coffee Stations $1,500
3 of 4 Available
CWA Management
Massage Therapists in XPO Hall $3,500
1 of 1 Available
Escalator Bank Windows $2,500 each
Baird Center 2nd Floor
6 of 6 Available
MAX Digital Monitors $1,500
10 of 10 Available
Showcase Bar Branding $2,500
2 of 2 Available
XPO Hall Central Hub Charging Station $2,500
1 of 1 Available
XPO Wifi $3,000
Marion Cultural & Civic Center
4th Floor Mezzanine Hanging Banner $5,500
1 of 1 Available
Hotel Key Cards $5,000
2 of 2 Available
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 3 to 4)
1 of 1 Available
App Splash Page $5,000
1 of 1 Available
App Push Notifications $1,500
3 of 3 Available
App Home Banner $1,250
3 of 4 Available
Dance Managers Collective
Brewers Game Bus $1,500
Logo on directional sign, pitch on the bus, option to provide a swag item
1 of 1 Available
Showcase Room Producer
Baird Center, Floor 4
Mobile APP $3,000
XPO Wi-Fi $3,000
Tote Bags $5,000
Badge Holders $3,500
Bag Product Placement $500 each