Why be an AIA Asheville sponsor?
For access and exposure to people who work in, or are interested in, the design, building and construction industries.
AIA Asheville Corporate sponsors are provided direct access to architects and design professionals in the Western Carolina region.
- There are nearly 200 AIA Asheville members in the Western North Carolina region
- Average attendance for monthly meetings is 60 architects
- Periodic social events range from 30 to 150 attendees
- AIA Asheville website reaches our membership and interested individuals
- Many, if not all, of our events are open to our corporate sponsors
AIA Asheville Corporate sponsors have the opportunity for exposure at successful public events.
- Scholastic Arts Program held each winter in conjunction with The Asheville Art Museum recognizes student achievement in the visual arts. The program reaches over 30 public and private schools in the region. Attendance at the annual awards program, held at the Diana Wortham Theater attracts and audience in excess of 300 students, teachers and families.
- AIA Lecture series, now in its sixth year, has been a tremendous success with sell out and nearly sell out attendance. Lectures have included:
- 2002: Sarah Susanka, AIA, author of “The Not So Big House”,
- 2003: Nationally known Green Building expert Peter Pheifer
- 2004:
- Jeremiah Eck, AIA, author of “The Distinctive Home”
- Russell Versaci, AIA, author of “Creating a New Old House”
- Sam Mockabee film on the Rural Design Studio.
- 2005: Performance of FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT by Will Stutts
- 2005: Steve Badanes, AIA, “The Architect as Artisan” Lecture
- 2006: Frank Harmon, AIA, “Sustainable Design” Lecture
- 2007: Asheville Architecture: Four part community series, and Mike Nicklas, AIA, “50 Ways to Build Green”
As a corporate sponsor of AIA Asheville, you are demonstrating your commitment to closer cooperation and communication among the members of the design and construction industry in western North Carolina. In addition, you are supporting events that bring a greater appreciation and understanding about architecture, design and building construction to the general public.
AIA Asheville Corporate Sponsorship Program
Support Levels and Benefits
Gold Level - $1000
G Two allied memberships in AIA Asheville
G Place card recognizing your involvement with AIA Asheville at tables at AIA monthly lunch meetings
- Invitation, recognition and a free lunch at an AIA Asheville lunch meeting
- Use of AIA Asheville mailing list
G Prominent listing on our AIA Asheville web site with a link to your company
G Prominent listing on all publicity and promotional material related to events
G Opportunity to conduct or present an AIA program for one continuing education credit minimum for no additional fee
G Special recognition at an AIA event of your choosing.
G Display space at AIA Asheville lecture series
G Receive all AIA Asheville meeting notices
Silver Level - $500
G One allied membership in AIA Asheville
- Place card recognizing your involvement with AIA Asheville at tables at AIA monthly lunch meetings
- Use of AIA Asheville mailing list
- Listing as an AIA sponsor in printed materials associated with AIA events
- Opportunity to conduct or present an AIA program for one continuing education credit for a fee of $250, schedule permitting.
G Special recognition at an AIA meeting
G Receive all AIA Asheville meeting notices
Bronze Level - $250
G Place card recognizing your involvement with AIA Asheville at tables at AIA monthly lunch meetings
G Listing as an AIA sponsor in printed materials associated with AIA events
- Receive all AIA Asheville meeting notices
Additional Opportunities
Non Profit Supporter - $100
- Event Supporters will be recognized as part of the event program of their choosing and will be provided a display space at the event
- Listing on our AIA Asheville web site with a link to your organization
AIA Asheville Sponsorship Agreement
Yes, I want to participate in the 2008 sponsorship program.
(Please check one):
____ Gold Level $1000
_____ Silver Level $500
_____ Bronze Level $250
_____ Non Profit Supporter $100
Contact Name ____________________________________________________
Company Name ____________________________________________________
E-mail ____________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________
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Make checks payable to AIA Asheville.

