2026 Conference Patron Recognition Opportunities

Become a Conference Benefactor

Conference patron opportunities provide individuals, families, artists, studios, businesses, and organizations with a meaningful way to support the renewal of sacred culture and the mission of the Catholic Art Institute.

As an expression of gratitude, patrons may be acknowledged in conference materials and related communications, including:

• Recognition in the printed conference program
• Recognition on conference presentation screens throughout the event
• Recognition on the conference page of the Catholic Art Institute website
• Patrons may choose recognition such as:
• In memory of a loved one
• In honor of a family member, artist, priest, mentor, or friend
• Sponsored by a family, studio, or organization
• In prayerful support of artists and the renewal of sacred culture

Examples:

• "In loving memory of John Smith"
• "Sponsored by the Smith Family"
• "In honor of Fr. Michael Jones"
• "With prayers for artists and sacred culture"
• "Supported by Business or Studio Name"

Recognition opportunities support the annual conferences, educational initiatives, sacred arts programming, and the ongoing work of the Catholic Art Institute.

Recognition content is subject to approval and should be consistent with the mission and values of the Catholic Art Institute.

Giving Level Descriptions

Friend Patron — $150

Name listing in:

• Patrons names or businesses will be listed in the conference program
• Friend List on conference webpage
• Patron list displayed in conference slideshow

Patron — $300

Name listing + short dedication (80 characters) in:

• conference program
• Patron names will be listed on the conference webpage
• Patron list in displayed in the conference slideshow

Please add dedication message of 80 characters or less to the form when you make your donation. Click "donations options" and add your dedication message as a comment.

Benefactor Patron — $500

Quarter-page recognition placement in the conference program

Plus Recognition on:

• conference screens and presentations
• conference webpage
• Half Page Placement Displayed on Screen in Conference Slideshow

Please add dedication message of 150 characters or less by clicking "donations options" and add your dedication message as a comment.in the form
or
email quarter page artwork to contact@catholicartinstitute.org, Subject line: Conference Patron Recognition Artwork.

Quarter Page Artwork Dimensions:

Trim: 4.25" × 5.5"
With bleed: 4.5" × 5.75"

Gold Patron — $1,000

Full-page recognition placement in conference materials

Plus Recognition on:

• conference screens and presentations
• recognition on conference webpage
• Recognition in one conference email/newsletter
• Full Page Placement Displayed on Screen in Conference Slideshow

Please add dedication message of 300 characters or less by clicking "donations options" and add your dedication message as a comment.in the form
or
email quarter page artwork to contact@catholicartinstitute.org, Subject line: Conference Patron Recognition Artwork.

Half Page Horizontal Artwork Dimensions:

Trim: 8.5" × 5.5"
With bleed: 8.75" × 5.75"

Premium Patron — $2,500

Prominent full-page recognition placement near the front of the conference program

Plus Recognition in:

• Full Page Placement Displayed on Screen in Conference Slideshow
• Prominent recognition on conference webpage
• Special recognition in conference email/newsletter
• Recognition as a Premium Conference Patron during conference acknowledgments
• Priority placement within conference materials

Please add dedication message of 500 characters or less by clicking "donations options" and add your dedication message as a comment in the form
or
email quarter page artwork to contact@catholicartinstitute.org, Subject line: Conference Patron Recognition Artwork.

Full Page Artwork Dimensions:

Trim: 8.5" × 11"
With bleed: 8.75" × 11.25"

**Recognition Type **

• In memory of
• In honor of
• Inspired by
• Prayers for artists and sacred culture
• Business / Studio / Organization Recognition

Example:
"In loving memory of John Smith, with prayers for the renewal of sacred art."

Please include your dedication in the form comments and/or emailed artwork.

Business Recognition Guidelines

Businesses, studios, and organizations are welcome to participate in support of the mission of the Catholic Art Institute.

Recognition may include:

• business or studio name
• logo
• website
• neutral descriptive language

Examples:

• "Ecclesiastical architecture and liturgical design"
• _ "Sacred art conservation and restoration"_

Recognition content should be informational rather than promotional.

The following are not permitted:

• comparative claims
• pricing information
• discounts or coupons
• calls to action
• political messaging

All content remains subject to approval.

Artwork Instructions
Print-ready artwork should be emailed to: contact@catholicartinstitute.org
Subject line: Conference Patron Recognition Artwork

General Requirements:
Full color
300 dpi
PDF or JPG file formats preferred

Submission deadline: Sept 1, 2026

Questions or other inquires can be sent to contact@catholicartinstitute.org