Banner is an acrylic painting by Ezra Siegel.

Interested in Being a 2024 Sponsor?

The East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF) is celebrating 61 years of art and culture in 2024 and is consistently ranked in the top 200 fine art festivals in the country.  The ELAF is managed by two part-time paid staff people and relies on the generosity of community volunteers. 

Your gift, no matter the size, will have a lasting impact on the ELAF and our community in 2024 and beyond. Your donation helps to support festival activities:

  • 12 free live musical performances featuring local and regional talent

  • fun, educational art activities for kids and families

  • an Emerging Artists Program, which cultivates new talent and provides an opportunity for new artists to participate

  • an Artist Demonstration Area that features local artists, poetry readings and workshops

  • AND of course, nearly 200 artists!

The East Lansing Art Festival offers businesses of all sizes excellent local and regional exposure to the tens of thousands we reach through our promotional efforts, as well as the 60,000+ who attend this event.

All donations are tax-deductible.


2024 SPonsors

Pinnacle Level $15,000+


Corporate Level $10,000+


Premier Level $5,000+


Prestige Level $2,500+


Partner Level $1,500+


Patron Level 500+

McAlvey, Merchant and Associates

Sam & Kerry Singh Eric & Joanie Brogan

Karen & Jerry Jennings Jack & Peggy Roberts

Lansing Board of Water and Light


Community Level

Patricia Lowry

Sandy Gebber

Nathan & Abigail Tykocki Nan Jackson

 
 

In-kind Sponsors


2024 artist awards

People’s Choice Award - Sponsored by the Arts Commission, Downtown Development Authority and the City of East Lansing

East Lansing’s Excellence in Fiber Award - Sponsored by SEAMS and Woven Art Yarn Shop

Diamond Excellence Award - Sponsored by Michigan State University Federal Credit Union’s Desk Drawer Fund

“Go Green” Award - Sponsored by the Graduate Hotel East Lansing


2024 Grants


Become a Sponsor

If you would like to partner with us, fill out the form below and one of our staff members will get back to you.