Sponsorship

Each sponsorship opportunity below corresponds to a specific, clearly defined project need. Sponsors play an essential role in bringing this work to life and in supporting the preservation and reinterpretation of cultural heritage through fashion.

How Sponsorship Support Is Used

Sponsorship contributions directly support:

• Professional exhibition materials

• Artisan collaborations

• Research travel and archival study

• Garment production and textile development.

Threads of Migration — Sponsorship Levels

Thread Sponsor — $25–$99

Supports:

• Muslin

• Thread

• Pattern paper

• Basic notions used throughout the design process

Recognition:

• Acknowledgment as a Thread Sponsor on the thesis website

• Acknowledgment in exhibition material

Fabric Sponsor — $100–$249

Supports:

• Fabric yardage

• Linings

• Interfacing

• Embroidery thread

• Textile test samples

Recognition:

• Acknowledgment as a Fabric Sponsor on the thesis website

• Acknowledgment in exhibition materials

Technology Sponsor — $250–$349

Supports:

• Digital textile printing

• Machine embroidery

• Laser cutting

• Software upgrades

• Equipment usage fees

• Technical test runs

• Printing of patterns from 3d CAD patternmaking software

Recognition:

• Acknowledgment as a Technology Sponsor on the thesis website

• Acknowledgment in exhibition materials

Mannequin Sponsor — $350–$499

Supports:

• One professional, museum-quality fiberglass mannequin

• Used for exhibition display

• 9 mannequins are needed for the exhibition with a cost of approx. $300-400 each with shipping.

Recognition:

• Acknowledgment as a Mannequin Sponsor on the thesis website

• Acknowledgment in exhibition materials

Folk Artisan Sponsor — $500–$999

Supports:

• Honoraria for collaborating Norwegian-American folk artisans

• Materials for artisan work, including: rosemaling, embroidery, knitting, woodcarving, quilting

• Postage for sending materials back and forth during collaboration

• 6 artisans are committed to the project

Recognition:

• Acknowledgment as a Folk Artisan Sponsor on the thesis website

• Acknowledgment in exhibition materials

• Acknowledgment in artisan collaboration signage

Research Travel Sponsor — $1,000–$2,499

Supports:

• Archival research at the Norwegian-American Historical Association in Minnesota.  See archives here.

• Vesterheim 2026 red-listed textile study tour to Norway.  See tour information here.

• Lodging, transportation, and museum access

Recognition:

• Acknowledgment as a Research Travel Sponsor on the thesis website

• Acknowledgment in exhibition materials

• Invitation to a private virtual travel research discussion

Exhibition Patron — $2,500–$4,999

Supports:

• Exhibition installation

• Professional photography

• Professional videography

• Display materials

• Travel to Decorah, IA
• Garment transportation to and from
• U-Haul to bring mannequins, collection and exhibition pieces back to Grand Rapids, MI

Recognition:

• Acknowledgment as an Exhibition Patron on the thesis website

• Acknowledgment in exhibition materials

• “Exhibition Patron” listing on exhibition signage

• Recognition at the private sponsor and artisan preview on November 6, 2026

Visionary Patron — $5,000+

Supports:

• Comprehensive support across the project, including:

  • research

  • technology

  • artisan partnerships

  • final garment materials

  • exhibition catalog production

  • All thesis requirements for graduation from SCAD

Recognition:

• Acknowledgment as a Visionary Patron on the thesis website

• Acknowledgment in exhibition materials

• “Visionary Patron” listing on exhibition signage

• Recognition at the private sponsor and artisan preview on November 6, 2026

• Invitation to a private virtual travel research discussion

If you are interested in sponsoring at a custom level or supporting a specific aspect of the project, please reach out directly. I would be happy to discuss tailored sponsorship opportunities.

Thank you to all  the supporters listed below! I am truly grateful for your contribution.

Grants, Scholarships & Gifts

Norwegian-American Historical Association Publications Grant

 International House of Pleating

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