Sponsorship Opportunities

Preserve History ⋅ Inspire a Season of Community Arts & Humanities Programming

Mechanics' Hall Logo, depicts a pen and ink style drawing of a muscular arm swinging a hammer with "MECHANICS' HALL - PORTLAND, MAINE" written around it in a serif text.

Mechanics’ Hall is a cornerstone of Portland’s cultural landscape, renowned for its historic library and dynamic performance space. As one of Portland’s most iconic landmarks, we proudly serve as a vibrant hub for arts and humanities, supporting and amplifying our community’s creative spirit. Below is just a snapshot of the over 100 programs & events we host each year!

Candid photograph of a seated crowd focused on a woman standing in the foreground. The woman is mid-speech, gesturing with her right arm in front of her chest.

Arts & Culture Summit

Photograph of Richard Blanco speaking at a podium from the perspective of an audience member.

Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco

Photo of three members from Palaver Strings posing with their instruments. From left to right: A white woman with long dark hair and a full-face of makeup and looking away from the camera while hugging a viola on her lap, a Black man wearing glasses and a maroon suit staring towards the camera while holding the neck of a cello, and a white woman seated facing away from the camera looking over her shoulder towards the camera while holding a violin on her lap.

Palaver Strings

Photograph from the opening night of Carmen. Featuring a circle of performers holding hands surrounded by audience members, hosted in Mechanics' Hall Ballroom.

Production of Carmen/Hogfish

Photograph of a Little House Dance performance, focused on the silhouette of two dancers' legs at the top of the photo and their full shadows casted on a wooden floor.

Little House Dance

Photograph of three people sitting outside of Mechanics' Hall. From left to right: Samuel James, a broad masculine presenting person with brown skin, a grey beard, and a dark jean jacket holding a guitar with a unique geometric pattern on his right knee; Maya Williams, a feminine presenting person with brown skin, tight curled hair that ends around their shoulder blades, and a broad open-mouthed smile; Brian Evans, a masculine presenting person with short curly hair, a wide close-lipped smile, and wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, holding a traditional acoustic guitar.

Musican Samuel James, Poet Maya Williams & Dancer & Professor Brian Evans

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Why Support Mechanics' Hall?

Why Support Mechanics' Hall?

Mechanics’ Hall is more than just a venue; it’s a community resource committed to nurturing creativity and preserving history. Your sponsorship is not just a donation; it’s a crucial investment in the future of Portland’s arts scene.

  • Preserve a Portland Icon: Mechanics’ Hall is one of Portland’s most cherished landmarks, and its preservation is crucial for maintaining the city’s rich cultural heritage
  • Cultural Impact: Be part of an organization integral to Portland’s historical and cultural fabric
  • Community Engagement: Contribute to programs that foster cultural enrichment and education
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with influential community members and leaders in arts and humanities
  • Legacy Preservation: As Portland grows and expands, safeguarding and enhancing our historic space is more urgent than ever. Your support ensures that Mechanics’ Hall remains a vibrant center for the arts and humanities
  • Connect with a Committed Community: Our supporters are passionate about fostering a thriving arts and humanities scene. By sponsoring Mechanics’ Hall, you align with a community dedicated to enriching lives through culture and creativity
2024/2025 Sponsorship Opportunities

2024/2025 Sponsorship Opportunities

Arts Advocate - $1,000

Exclusive Benefits

  • Recognition as an Arts Advocate in event promotions and on our website
  • Complimentary tickets to select Mechanics’ Hall events
  • Mention in our annual report
  • Invitation to special events and previews
Performance Benefactor - $2,500

Exclusive Benefits

  • Recognition as a Performance Benefactor in event promotions and on our website
  • Mention in our monthly newsletter
  • Complimentary tickets to Mechanics’ Hall events
  • One annual membership to Mechanics’ Hall
  • Acknowledgment in our annual report
  • Opportunity to be the lead supporter of a dance or music residency
Literary Champion - $5,000

Exclusive Benefits

  • Prominent recognition as a Literary Champion at all literary event programs (there were 50 literary events in 2023)and on our website and social media
  • Acknowledgement of our bi-weekly newsletter
  • Reserved seating for Mechanics’ Hall events
  • Two complimentary annual memberships to Mechanics’ Hall
  • Acknowledgment in our annual report
  • Invitation to sponsor appreciation events.
  • Opportunity to be the lead sponsor of a book launch or literary event.
Clerestory Circle - $10,000

Exclusive Benefits:

  • Premier recognition as a Clerestory Circle in all Mechanics’ Hall event promotions and on our website and in social media
  • Customized spotlight feature in our bi-weeklynewsletter
  • VIP access and reserved seating for all Mechanics’ Hall events
  • Opportunity to host a private event at Mechanics’ Hall*
  • Four complimentary annual memberships to Mechanics’ Hall
  • Acknowledgment in our annual report and press releases
  • Invitation to exclusive sponsor appreciation events
  • Exclusive tour of the ongoing renovation and preservation efforts

Get In Touch

For more information and to become a sponsor, please get in touch with our Executive Director, Annie Leahy. Thank you for considering a partnership with Mechanics' Hall and for helping to secure the future of one of Portland's most iconic landmarks!

director@mainemechanics.org
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