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Presenting Sponsor — $15,000
Premier recognition as a lead supporter of Teranga Conference 2026.
Sponsor benefits may include:
- Recognition as a Presenting Sponsor of Teranga Conference 2026
- Prominent logo placement on the conference website, digital materials, sponsor signage, and printed materials where applicable
- Verbal recognition during major conference gatherings and the KASSOUMAII performance
- Opportunity to provide a short welcome message or sponsor statement
- Full-page advertisement or sponsor message in the digital program
- Recognition in selected press, email, and social media promotions
- VIP seating for KASSOUMAII
- Complimentary conference access for sponsor representatives
- Opportunity to table or share approved materials with conference participants
- Post-event impact summary from the Kofago Institute
Cultural Guardian Sponsor — $10,000
Supports artist fees, cultural educators, and conference programming.
Sponsor benefits may include:
- Recognition as a Cultural Guardian Sponsor
- Logo placement on website, digital materials, signage, and selected promotional materials
- Verbal recognition during the conference and KASSOUMAII performance
- Half-page advertisement or sponsor message in the digital program
- Social media recognition
- VIP seating for KASSOUMAII
- Complimentary conference access for sponsor representatives
- Post-event acknowledgment and impact summary
Youth Access Sponsor — $5,000
Supports youth participation, class access, lunch, mentorship, and student engagement.
Sponsor benefits may include:
- Recognition as a Youth Access Sponsor
- Logo placement on youth intensive materials, website, and selected digital promotions
- Verbal recognition during the Youth Intensive and conference weekend
- Quarter-page advertisement or sponsor message in the digital program
- Social media recognition
- Complimentary tickets to KASSOUMAII
- Opportunity to include an approved message of encouragement to youth participants
Artist Support Sponsor — $2,500
Supports artists, presenters, instructors, musicians, and cultural workers.
Sponsor benefits may include:
- Recognition as an Artist Support Sponsor
- Logo or name placement on the conference website and digital program
- Social media recognition
- Verbal recognition during selected conference sessions
- Complimentary tickets to KASSOUMAII
Community Partner Sponsor — $1,000
Supports community access and conference operations.
Sponsor benefits may include:
- Recognition as a Community Partner Sponsor
- Name or logo listed in the digital program and on the conference website
- Social media acknowledgment
- Complimentary tickets to KASSOUMAII
Friend of Teranga — $500
Supports the spirit of hospitality, cultural exchange, and community gathering.
Sponsor benefits may include:
- Name listed in the digital program
- Social media acknowledgment
- Recognition as a Friend of Teranga
Targeted Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsors may also choose to support a specific part of the conference.
Youth Intensive Sponsor
Supports Friday’s youth-centered programming, including class access, teaching artists, supplies, lunch support, and mentorship opportunities for middle and high school students.
Artist Honorarium Sponsor
Helps ensure artists, instructors, presenters, musicians, and cultural workers are compensated for their labor, expertise, and cultural knowledge.
KASSOUMAII Performance Sponsor
Supports the Saturday evening performance featuring selected choreographic works from conference participants and invited artists.
Lunch and Hospitality Sponsor
Helps provide meals, refreshments, and hospitality support for youth participants, artists, volunteers, presenters, and conference support staff.
Production Sponsor
Supports sound, lighting, technical support, documentation, staffing, venue needs, and the overall production experience.
Community Access Sponsor
Helps reduce financial barriers for students, youth, emerging artists, and community members who may otherwise be unable to participate.
Support a Targeted Sponsorship Area
In-Kind Sponsorship
The Kofago Institute also welcomes in-kind support.
In-kind contributions may include:
- Food and beverage support
- Printing services
- Photography and videography
- Audio/visual or technical support
- Transportation support
- Hotel or lodging support for guest artists
- Marketing and media support
- Promotional items or participant gifts
- Volunteer support
In-kind sponsors will receive recognition based on the value and type of contribution.
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Sponsor Visibility
Teranga Conference sponsors may receive visibility through:
- Conference website and registration pages
- Email marketing campaigns
- Social media campaigns
- Digital program book
- Printed signage where applicable
- Verbal acknowledgments during the conference
- KASSOUMAII performance recognition
- Community partner acknowledgments
- Post-event sponsor appreciation messaging
The Kofago Institute is committed to recognizing sponsors in a way that reflects the value of their support and the spirit of partnership.
Who Teranga Conference Serves
Teranga Conference 2026 serves a diverse community of:
- Youth dancers and students
- Middle and high school participants
- College students and emerging artists
- Professional dancers and choreographers
- Dance educators and teaching artists
- Scholars and researchers
- Cultural workers and community organizers
- Families and community members
- African, Caribbean, African American, and Diasporic communities
- Supporters of arts education, cultural preservation, and youth development
By supporting Teranga Conference 2026, sponsors help make African Diasporic cultural education more accessible, visible, and sustainable.