Special Thanks to the
Couture Council of Santa Barbara

Mary Reinehr Gigler of New York, Fashion Stylist

Sponsorship Opportunities with
Couture Pattern Museum

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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

Sol Wave Water is the Sponsor for the Couture Pattern Museum

Special Thanks to Our Partners and Collaborators

Academic Outreach

Why Sponsor Us:

The Couture Pattern Museum is dedicated to the conservation, preservation, and digitization of rare haute couture sewing patterns, including historically significant pieces like the coronation robe pattern blessed by Queen Elizabeth II for the 1953 Coronation. These patterns played a significant role in the democratization of fashion, and are at risk of being lost forever as they have been discarded over the generations. With many couture houses losing or not maintaining their historical archives, the Couture Pattern Museum safeguards these irreplaceable cultural artifacts, preserving an essential aspect of American and French heritage. By housing some of the last remaining patterns on earth, the museum ensures that the legacy between haute couture and the dressmaker continues to inspire and educate future generations.

To continue this vital work, we seek sponsorship and fundraising support for daily operations and for academic outreach. Your contributions also help us conserve these delicate items using state-of-the-art techniques, develop educational programs to inspire and teach future designers and craftspeople, and collaborate with other non-profits and institutions. In a time when arts funding is being cut from schools, our museum serves as a center for historical research with a worldwide impact. They represent a rich American culture that touched millions of women's lives.

The Couture Pattern Museum is a one-of-a-kind museum and has a worldwide reach. Because of this, CPM helps stimulate the economy of Downtown Santa Barbara by attracting international guests and out-of-town visitors. By sponsoring us, you help ensure the survival of these invaluable cultural artifacts, address historical gender biases that have led to the undervaluation of these patterns as an art form, while stimulating the local economy.

Your support is crucial to the sustainability and growth of our mission, ensuring that the legacy of these designs endures for educational and historical research.

Commitment to Transparency:

As a fiscally sponsored organization, we prioritize transparency and flexibility in partnerships. Upon request, we provide detailed financial receipts showing how your contributions are used. Sponsors can direct support toward areas such as expanding organizational capacity, developing new educational programs, hosting events, digitizing patterns, exhibition frames, operational costs, digital platforms, advertising, PR and print materials, venue expenses, scholarships for students, and partnerships with colleges and universities. We welcome discussions to align your sponsorship with your goals and ensure funds are used efficiently and intentionally.

Sponsorship Levels

Note: All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

1. Haute Couture Conservator – $2,000

Sponsor Benefits:

Name inscribed on a plaque next to a featured exhibit.
Name listed on our website and social media platforms.
Link to your website on our sponsor page.
Name listed on sponsor banners at events.
Logo displayed during digital presentations and events.

2. Fashion Heritage Guardian – $5,000

All Haute Couture Conservator benefits plus:

Logo on event posters and newspaper advertisements.
Name included in press releases for conservation projects.
Two (2) tickets to exclusive previews of new exhibits.
Acknowledgment during speaker and curator sessions.

4. Couture Legacy Patron – $10,000

All Fashion Heritage Guardian benefits plus:

Name inscribed at an exhibit
10-second video with logo recognition during exhibitions and events.
Two (2) additional tickets to exclusive previews of new exhibits.
Sponsorship acknowledgment during keynote presentations.
Invitation to meet and greet with guest speakers and curators.

5. Curator Benefactor – $25,000

All Couture Legacy Patron benefits plus:

Exclusive naming rights to a major exhibit, fundraising lunch or dinner, or workshop series.
Name prominently inscribed at an exhibit
Two (2) additional tickets to exclusive previews of new exhibits.
Private, exclusive lunch or dinner with the directors of the museum
Naming rights to sponsor a high-profile curator, haute couture designer, or speaker for special events.

After making your donation through the Creative Visions website, we will acknowledge your generous contribution and provide you with the appropriate benefits and recognition.

Thank you for your support!

Santa Barbara Arts & Culture

The Couture Pattern Museum in Santa Barbara is located in a Mediterranean climate with historic Spanish architecture. It is often referred to as the "American Riviera." Situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, this charming city of 90,000 residents is filled to the brim with art, culture, and leisure activities. Boasting its very own symphony orchestra, opera company, music academy, world-class art museum, and performing art venues hosting internationally acclaimed artists, (including the historic Granada Theater and Lobero Theater), it truly is an art lover's paradise. Its thriving arts scene is supported by over 50 art galleries, including numerous museums. Santa Barbara is an iconic destination to travel to and live in. The Couture Pattern Museum is proud to call Santa Barbara its home and to bring one more voice of fashion, art, and history to this vibrant cultural scene.