Canvas Clash Sponsorship

6:30 PM Friday, October 24, 2025 | 21c Museum Hotel Durham

Be Part of the Showdown!

What is Canvas Clash?

Canvas Clash is Durham’s ultimate live art competition. Imagine 12 fearless artists, 3 fast-paced rounds, and only 20 minutes per round to create a masterpiece. The crowd votes and one champion takes home the prize.

Maybe you joined us last year when the room was buzzing at 21c, or caught our August Third Friday pop-up battle at CCB Plaza. This is Durham’s chance to see incredible talent in action, to be part of the creative process, and to celebrate the vibrant visual arts community that makes our city unique.

Best of all, it’s a fundraiser for the Durham Art Guild, directly supporting local artists and programs.

Select the sponsorship that best suits you or your organization below, review our sponsorship packet HERE

4% Cover the Fee

The Durham Art Guild is a 501c3 non-profit

  • Help provide the canvases, brushes, and paints that bring the competition to life.

    • Logo signage on the artists’ supply table

    • Logo on event website and marketing

    • MC shoutout as the sponsor “arming” the artists for battle

      • MC shoutout as the sponsor “arming” the artists for battle

  • Support a competing artist and see your name or logo on their easel.

    • Logo on event website and marketing

    • 2 event tickets ($95 each)

    • Brand placement on an artist’s easel

  • Executive Chef Melanie Wilkerson serves up a festive taco bar alongside your sponsorship.

    • Logo signage on the banquet food station

    • Logo on event website and marketing

    • 4 event tickets

    • MC shoutout as the sponsor fueling the artists

  • Keep the creativity flowing with cocktails and conversation. Includes branded napkins.

    • Logo/signage at the bar

    • Logo on event website and marketing

    • Branded napkins (DAG covers design + printing, included in the package)

    • 4 event tickets

    • Onstage shoutout from emcee

      • MC shoutout as the sponsor “arming” the artists for battle

  • Your brand everywhere, as the official presenting partner of Canvas Clash.

    • Top billing on all signage, website, and materials

    • Logo on easels, bar signage, and “Battle Station” signage

    • Half-page ad in the program

    • 8 event tickets

    • Onstage recognition as the lead sponsor

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Your Canvas Clash sponsorship fuels Durham’s creative economy, uplifts working artists, and connects your brand to the vibrant cultural heartbeat of the city. Tell your friends, come out and show your love for Durham and the artists that help make it beautiful.