Picassiette Benefits:

• The opportunity to add literature or product samples to the Conference Gift Bags. See Gift Bag section for detail and guidelines.
• 5% discount off list prices for advertisements in SAMA publication during 2019.
• Recognitions throughout 2019: Groutline quarterly e-journal, Andamento blog, SAMA’s Sponsor webpage.
• Acknowledgment on the SAMA Facebook page.
• A copy of our new 2018 Groutline Anthology.
• Conference Acknowledgments: Name tag, verbal, and signage recognition, (2) drink tickets.

Porcelain Tesserae Benefits:

• The opportunity to add literature or product samples to the Conference Gift Bags. See Gift Bag section for detail and guidelines.
• 10% discount off list prices for advertisements in SAMA publication during 2019.
• Recognitions throughout 2019: Groutline quarterly e-journal, Andamento blog, SAMA’s Sponsor webpage.
• Acknowledgment on the SAMA Facebook page.
• A copy of our new 2018 Groutline Anthology.
• Conference Acknowledments: Name tag, verbal, and signage recognition, (3) drink tickets.

Workshops: Your generous contribution supports members’ #1 rated conference activity ensuring quality, hands-on workshops, lectures, and demonstrations presented by internationally renowned mosaic educators and artists. You will have signage outside the workshop you sponsor. You get to choose the workshop/teaching artist you would like your recognition and signage to be associated with! Please note that selections are honored in order sponsorship is received.

Stone Tesserae Benefits:

• $50 off 1 conference registration.
• VIP Conference Registration for Tours and Workshops, 1 week in advance of open registration by telephone with a SAMA Board Member or Sponsorship Committee Member.
• 10% total discount off list prices for advertisements in SAMA publications during 2019.
• The opportunity to add literature or product samples to the Conference Gift Bags. See Gift Bag section for detail and guidelines.
• Recognitions throughout 2019: Groutline quarterly e-journal, Andamento blog, SAMA’s Sponsor webpage.
• Acknowledgment on the SAMA Facebook page.
• A copy of our new 2018 Groutline Anthology.
• Conference Acknowledgments: Name tag, verbal, and signage recognition, (4) drink tickets,

Select one of three exclusive conference activities to sponsor for added recognition and appreciation.
Please note that selections are honored in order sponsorship is received.

RESERVED – Mosaic Art Salon and Auction: This event gets bigger, better, and more energy-charged each year as conference attendees anxiously vie for the privilege of purchasing outstanding artwork created by fellow mosaic enthusiasts. Your company name will be on sponsored event signage.

RESERVED – Volunteer Appreciation Reception: Pay special tribute to the dedicated group of SAMA members who volunteer their time and skills to work behind-the-scenes at the conference to keep SAMA members and the activities running smoothly.

Welcome Mixer: Attendees are invited to this opening social event as they arrive at the hotel and pick up their registration materials. THE place to reconnect with old friends and find new ones to share the conference experience! We will display signage of your company and you will be introduced as a sponsor and get to welcome the guests to the conference.

Millefiori Circle Benefits:

• 1 Complimentary conference registration. (A sponsor code will be provided for use when registering for the conference to waive the registration fee.)
• $50 off a 10′ x 10′ booth in Vendor Marketplace (one $50 discount per sponsorship).
• Logo Placement with hotlink on the SAMA Website mobile app.
• 10% total discount off list prices for advertisements in SAMA publications during 2019.
• The opportunity to add literature or product samples to the Conference Gift Bags. See Gift Bag section for detail and guidelines.
• Recognitions throughout 2019: Groutline quarterly e-journal, Andamento blog, SAMA’s Sponsor webpage.
• Acknowledgment on the SAMA Facebook page.
• A copy of our new 2018 Groutline Anthology.
• Conference Acknowledgments: Name tag, verbal, and enhanced signage and recognition, (6) drink tickets.

Select from three exclusive conference branding and operational components to sponsor for added recognition and appreciation.
Please note that selections are honored in order sponsorship is received.

RESERVED – Co-Branded Full-Length Apron: Co-brand your company name and logo on a 28″ x 31″ bib apron, presented FREE to attendees at registration.

RESERVED – Nashville Mosaic & Art Tours: A unique opportunity for participants to view private and public mosaic installation, significant art installations, and galleries in and around the city of Nashville, TN.

RESERVED – A/V and Logistics: Your contribution supports the facility and logistical arrangements — from audio-visual equipment to meeting room set-up — to keep conference operations running smoothly. Enhanced signage with your name and company logo will be displayed throughout the conference.

Mineral Tesserae Benefits:

• 1 Complimentary 10’ x 10’ booth in Vendor Marketplace.
• Your company name on sponsored event signage.
• Logo Placement with hotlink on the SAMA Conference mobile app.
• 1 Complimentary conference registration. (A sponsor code will be provided for use when registering for the conference to waive the registration fee.)
• Logo Placement with hotlink on the SAMA Website Conference homepage.
• The opportunity to add literature or product samples to the Conference Gift Bags. See Gift Bag section for detail and guidelines.
• 15% discount off list prices for advertisements in SAMA publication during 2019.
• Recognitions throughout 2019: Groutline quarterly e-journal, Andamento blog, SAMA’s Sponsor webpage.
• Acknowledgment on the SAMA Facebook page.
• A copy of our new 2018 Groutline Anthology.
• Conference Acknowledgements: Name tag, verbal, and enhanced signage and recognition, (8) drink ticket.

Select one of two high-profile conference branding items to sponsor for added recognition and appreciation

RESERVED – Canvas Tote-Bag: Co-brand your company name and logo on one side of this sturdy canvas bag, presented FREE to attendees at registration. It initially contains all Gift Bag swag then becomes a handy tote bag, during and after the conference. (requires a commitment by March 1, 2019, to meet print deadlines).

Neck Wallet: Co-brand your company name and logo on neck wallets that display attendees IDs and hold their tickets. Neck wallets are worn daily throughout the conference, then saved as mementos. (requires a commitment by March 1, 2019, to meet print deadlines).

Please note that selections are honored in order sponsorship is received.

Marble Tesserae Benefits:
1 Complimentary 10′ x 10′ booth in Vendor Marketplace.
2 Complimentary conference registrations. (A sponsor code will be provided for use when registering for the conference to waive the registration fee.)
Logo Placement with hotlink on the SAMA Conference mobile app.
Logo Placement with hotlink on the SAMA Website Conference homepage.
20% total discount off list prices for advertisements in SAMA publications during 2019.
The opportunity to add literature or product samples to the Conference Gift Bags. See Gift Bag section for detail and guidelines.
Recognitions throughout 2019: Groutline quarterly e-Journal, Andamento blog, SAMA’s Sponsor webpage.
Acknowledgment on the SAMA Facebook page.
A copy of our new 2018 Groutline Anthology.
Conference perks: Name tag, verbal, and enhanced signage and recognition, (12) drink tickets.

Select one of three high-profile conference activities to sponsor for added recognition and appreciation:

Mosaic Arts International 2018 Artists’ Reception: This is a very special event, April 25, 2019, where attendees will be transported to the Parthenon Galleries, Vanderbilt Fine Art Gallery and the Nashville Public Library for an exclusive reception and viewing of the MAI and MAI Invitational.

Mosaic Marathon: As a sponsor, you will greet and cheer on the hundreds of mosaicists who participate in creating a large-scale mosaic that will be donated to a Nashville as a lasting gift.

Featured Presentation Recording: Conference attendees eagerly look forward to hearing the insightful presentations of the conference’s special guest speakers. We would like to capture these timeless events and make them available to the entire SAMA Membership. Presentations will take place Friday, April 26, 2019, and Saturday, April 27, 2019, and each recorded presentation will feature prominent sponsor acknowledgment This service can only occur with a special sponsor. The sponsor will be displayed on the video download that will be seen by 1000’s of people and will be displayed on the video screens before the presentations in the ballroom. (requires a commitment by February 1, 2019, to meet production lead time. The recording will not take place without sponsorship).

Smalti Tesserae Benefits:

• One-time post-conference emailing to the SAMA opt-in membership.
• 1 Complimentary 10′ x 20′ booth in Vendor Marketplace.
• Logo Placement with hotlink on the SAMA Conference mobile app.
• Your company name on sponsored event signage.
• 2 Complimentary conference registrations. (A sponsor code will be provided for use when registering for the conference to waive the registration fee.)
• Logo Placement with hotlink on the SAMA Website Conference homepage.
• 30% total discount off list prices for advertisements in SAMA publications during 2019.
• The opportunity to add literature or product samples to the Conference Gift Bags. See Gift Bag section for detail and guidelines.
• Recognitions throughout 2019: Groutline quarterly e-journal, Andamento blog, SAMA’s Sponsor webpage.
• Acknowledgment on the SAMA Facebook page.
• A copy of our new 2018 Groutline Anthology.
• Conference Acknowledgments: Name tag, verbal, and signage recognition, (24) drink ticket.

Select one of these three high profile publications that will be available to all conference attendees, SAMA members, made available at our exhibition venues, and distributed for years to come on the SAMA website.  Support of these publications will provide you with added recognition and appreciation.

Mosaic Arts International Catalogue: Print sponsor recognition will be included in the high quality, full-color catalogue for the Mosaics Arts International Exhibition, including images, artists statements, juror’s statements for the Fine Arts, Large Scale, and Architectural components of the exhibit (requires commitment by December 15, 2018, to meet print deadlines).

2018 Groutline Anthology: Print sponsor recognition will be included in the high quality, full color 2018 Groutline Anthology which will premiere at the conference and then be sold online in SAMA store. This is the annual print compilation of the quarterly Groutline eJournals received by all SAMA members. (requires a commitment by January 15, 2019, to meet print deadlines).

Nashville Mosaic & Art Tour Guide: Print sponsor recognition will be included in the high quality, full-color brochure of the Nashville tours of mosaic art installations, and of public art and galleries. This is a unique opportunity for participants to view private and public mosaic installations, significant art installations, and galleries in and around the city of Nashville, TN.
Additionally, it notes other regional installations that may not have been on the tour. Booklets from past conference have been the hottest selling item on the SAMA website to travelers visiting past conference sites, (mosaic cities), who are interested in seeing the mosaic arts in that area(requires a commitment by January 15, 2019, to meet print deadlines).

Gold Tesserae Circle Benefits:

• Full page ad on the back cover, or within whichever publication you select to sponsor.
• One-time post-conference emailing to the SAMA opt-in membership.
• 1 Complimentary 10′ x 20′ booth in Vendor Marketplace.
• Logo Placement with hotlink on the SAMA Conference mobile app.
• Your company name on sponsored event signage.
• 2 Complimentary conference registrations. (A sponsor code will be provided for use when registering for the conference to waive the registration fee.)
• Logo Placement with hotlink on the SAMA Website Conference homepage.
• 30% total discount off list prices for advertisements in SAMA publications during 2019.
• The opportunity to add literature or product samples to the Conference Gift Bags. See Gift Bag section for detail and guidelines.
• Recognitions throughout 2019: Groutline quarterly e-journal, Andamento blog, SAMA’s Sponsor webpage.
• Acknowledgment on the SAMA Facebook page.
• A copy of our new 2018 Groutline Anthology.
• Conference Acknowledgments: Name tag, verbal, and signage recognition, (24) drink ticket.