Sponsorship
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Silk Road Cultural Collective is a Cleveland-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Chinese and broader Asian cultural heritage through immersive performance, education, community engagement, and interactive cultural experiences. By becoming a sponsor, you help bring high-quality living history programs to audiences of all ages across Greater Cleveland.
Why Your Support Matters
Your sponsorship directly supports:
- Live armor demonstrations featuring carefully crafted authentic real Chinese Tang and Ming dynasty replica armor, sword demonstrations, and interactive sparring.
- Cultural performances and hanfu showcases that bring Chinese and broader Asian history and stories to life.
- Educational workshops for schools, museums, and community organizations, including hands-on crafts, martial arts stances, and historical talks.
- Community festivals and events such as Lunar New Year celebrations and cross-cultural activities that celebrate AAPI heritage.
- Future initiatives expanding into Japanese samurai armor, Korean martial arts traditions, and Silk Road culinary and musical experiences.
Sponsorship Levels
$1,000 – Digital Supporter
Name and logo on the Silk Road Cultural Collective sponsor page with a link to your company website.
Thank-you acknowledgements on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X, with at least two posts before and one after the main event.
Name listed on the on-site sponsor board.
Inclusion in the post-event thank-you email newsletter to 5,000+ subscribers.
Certificate of sponsorship for display at your office.
$2,000 – Program Friend
All $1,000 Digital Supporter benefits.
Small logo placement on select printed promotional materials, including flyers and posters, as well as digital promotions.
Verbal thank-you during opening remarks at the armor and hanfu showcase event.
Small logo placement on the on-site sponsor board.
$3,000 – Experience Partner
All $2,000 Program Friend benefits.
Medium logo placement on the on-site sponsor board.
Medium logo placement on the step-and-repeat backdrop.
One dedicated social media spotlight post featuring your sponsor story and support for cultural heritage.
Option for up to two sponsor representatives to wear replica armor for professional photos during event setup, with guided fitting.
Silk Road Cultural Collective performers attend one company event for a short cultural talk or demonstration, up to 30 minutes, within the Cleveland metro area.
Feature in one newspaper article with a photo from the event, subject to editorial availability.
Logo on the triangular sponsor heritage banner carried or displayed at the event.
$5,000 – Armor Sponsor
All $3,000 Experience Partner benefits.
Large logo placement on the on-site sponsor board.
Large logo placement on the step-and-repeat backdrop.
“Armor Sponsor” recognition for one featured suit of armor, with your name or logo on the armor ID signage and on the website exhibit description.
Option to co-brand one specific program moment, such as “Armor Spotlight Talk presented by [Sponsor].”
Option for up to two sponsor representatives to wear replica armor for professional photos, with priority scheduling, multiple poses, and shareable digital images.
Silk Road Cultural Collective team attends two company events for immersive demonstrations, such as an armor showcase, hanfu introduction, or sword demonstration, with up to 30 minutes per event; travel within Ohio negotiable.
Logo on the sponsor heritage banner carried or displayed at the event.
Our Mission and Vision
Silk Road Cultural Collective promotes cross-cultural understanding and preserves Chinese and broader Asian living traditions through performances, demonstrations, and educational programming in Cleveland. Our vision is to become a trusted cultural institution that serves Greater Cleveland through accessible programs, community partnerships, and public engagement.
Get Involved
To discuss sponsorship opportunities or create a custom package tailored to your organization, please contact us through our website or reach out to our team directly. We look forward to partnering with you to preserve and share Chinese and broader Asian cultural heritage with our community.
