Sponsorships and Collaborations

Let’s Join Forces!

There are Several Ways to Get Involved with NBOSS VT

The North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show (NBOSS) is a volunteer-run exhibition that has grown into a recognized arts organization since its founding in 1997. Over nearly three decades, NBOSS has built a strong regional and national network of artists, curators, educators, and cultural partners—while remaining deeply rooted in community engagement and accessibility.

Today, NBOSS operates beyond a single-day event. It is a year-round public art platform supporting professional and emerging artists through exhibition opportunities, expanded partnerships, and increased institutional visibility.

Why Sponsor NBOSS

NBOSS offers sponsors a one-time annual sponsorship that provides a full year of co-branding, recognition, and meaningful cultural alignment.

Your support directly enables:

  • Artist installation assistance and professional documentation

  • Stipends for interns and administrative support

  • Expansion of communication efforts across digital platforms and regional networks

  • Growth of artist partnerships and exhibition sites

  • Continued accessibility for schools, residents, and visitors

As NBOSS grows, so does its impact—across artists, audiences, and institutions throughout Vermont, Eastern New York, and Western Massachusetts.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Multiple levels of sponsorship are available, making participation accessible to individuals, small businesses, corporations, and community organizations.

Annual Show Sponsor

Includes visibility across artist communications, event promotion, and opening reception support.

Live Music & Entertainment Sponsor

Supports performance programming during the opening celebration.

Artist Support Sponsor

Directly funds installation assistance, artist services, and professional photography documentation.

Additional Ways to Engage

  • Community collaborations and creative partnerships

  • In-kind trades and service exchanges

  • Corporate and team volunteer opportunities

  • Private tours and curated engagement experiences

We welcome innovative ideas that strengthen the cultural ecosystem of the region.

Sponsor Benefits

Sponsorship helps your business:

  • Build visibility among regional and national artist communities and art institutions

  • Align with a respected public art initiative

  • Demonstrate commitment to cultural vitality and community investment

  • Contribute to the economic and aesthetic development of North Bennington

  • Support the longest-running consecutive outdoor sculpture exhibition in Southern Vermont

Recognition Includes

  • Business name, logo, and website link (9–12 months listing)

  • Inclusion in press materials and media outreach (as applicable)

  • Logo placement on show materials, maps, and digital catalogue

  • Acknowledgment on social media before and after the event

  • Visibility on the NBOSS website (Home, Team, and Sponsors pages)

  • Inclusion in advertisements targeting Southern Vermont and the broader region

  • Post-event analytics report (digital reach and engagement metrics)

Recognition is thoughtfully placed according to platform and sponsorship level.

NBOSS 2024 Sponsors, Supporters & Collaborators

Logo for Vermont Arts Exchange featuring stylized text.

Vermont Arts Exchange (VAE) Mission since 1994:

To engage communities and neighborhoods through the arts by bringing art education, exhibition and performance opportunities to people of all ages, abilities and income.

Text reading "The Fund for North Bennington, Inc" over a background of a cloudy sky.

The Fund is dedicated to enhancing community life in and around the Village of North Bennington, Vermont. We seek to maintain and strengthen the special physical character and social fabric of the community. We rely on donations from the public to support our work.

Bennington Museum logo with the words "Art History Innovation" below.

Bennington Museum presents and explores the rich culture of southern Vermont, eastern New York State, northwestern Massachusetts, and southern New Hampshire in all its forms, from the 18th century to the present. We connect you with objects of art and history, and put them into context across time and place through innovative exhibitions and programming, virtually and in-person, year round.

Logo for Lake Paran in North Bennington, VT, featuring a blackbird perched on an oval with a landscape illustration inside.

NBOSS’ fiscal agent! Lake Paran is a not-for-profit recreation organization located in historic North Bennington, Vermont that is lovingly maintained and operated by local nature lovers. Our mission is to bring the natural beauty of Southern Vermont to people of all backgrounds, while also providing healthy and accessible outdoor fun!

Logo of Village School of North Bennington featuring an arch window design.

The Village School of North Bennington is a pre-K through grade six independent school “town academy” located in North Bennington, Vermont. We serve approximately 150 students, nearly all from the surrounding school district, which includes North Bennington and Shaftsbury D-1.

Logo with large white letter B on brown background, text "BENNINGTON" vertically aligned.

Bennington College liberates and nurtures the individuality and rigorous creativity of its students, supporting them as they forge their own paths and work toward a world more beautiful, sustainable, democratic, and just.

Logo of Whitman's Feed Store with a Poulin Grain emblem, featuring a stylized grain graphic on a black background.

Whitman's Feed Store at 1873 Route 67, in North Bennington. Whitman's Feed Store consists of a grain mill and retail feed store. Supplying our community and beyond with feed, fertilizer seed, pet food and supplies, and hardware.

Logo of Hiland Hall Garden featuring a large letter 'H' on a green background.

Mission is to restore, re-build and sustain the Gardens and the unique Victorian style Grapery to their original splendor. Additionally, our goal is to re-establish these resources as a center for education, gardening and gardeners in the greater Bennington area. Located at 3 Park Street North Bennington, VT, 05257, United States.

"Pangaea" text with compass design.

Pangaea takes pride in our use of quality local ingredients prepared using proper techniques and care. Southern Vermont chefs explore world cuisines in a cozy atmosphere sure to make you feel at home. A familiar yet inventive dining experience that is community driven and focused on sustainable food sourcing and culinary/hospitality education for those curious or passionate about the industry. Located at 3 Prospect St, North Bennington, VT 05257

Logo for Marigold Kitchen with orange flower design.

Marigold Kitchen Pizza. Specializing in hand tossed pizzas and farm fresh salads using local and organic ingredients. Vegetarian and vegan friendly with whole-wheat and gluten-free crust options. Located at 25 Main St, North Bennington, VT 05257.

North Bennington Variety Store with a person in a large leaf costume standing in front.

North Bennington Variety store located at 9 Vermont Rte 67 W, North Bennington, VT 05257. Galen and his staff are always great supporters of NBOSS, they also provide us with beverages and snacks that are available free of charge to all visitors.

GVH Studio, Inc. logo with website and contact details.

GVH Studio is a large format graphic printing company dedicated to bringing your ideas to life. Working with the region’s top designers, architects and marketing firms, we have created memorable displays of all kinds. We have been serving our cultural, commercial, food services, retail, banking, industrial, healthcare, government, forestry and education based clients since 2007. We're located in historic Bennington, Vermont adjacent to Berkshire County, Massachusetts and eastern New York State. GVH Studio is a state of the art graphics facility with the experience and commitment that makes a difference. Ask about our sustainable graphic options!