How Your Sponsorship Can Support the Future of Craft
The generosity and support of our sponsors are essential to the success of the Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery. For the past twenty five years, the Hand & Lock Atelier has primarily funded the Prize and its substantial prize fund, which is awarded to winners each year.
In recent years, we have introduced industry sponsored ‘Associate Awards’ to recognise specific skills and practices aligned with our partner organisations. As the Prize continues to expand globally, we are seeking sponsors to help drive this growth while benefiting from the prestige and influence of this internationally recognised event.
Sponsorships can help free up valuable time and resources to focus on extending the scope of the Prize and maximize the rewards for our winners. Support can either fund the general running of the Prize or be specific to the November final or biennale Embroidered Arts exhibition. Sponsorship is an invaluable opportunity to connect with influential figures across fashion and textile arts. The final prize-giving event is a respected industry gathering and we rely on specialists to provide technical event equipment, catering, staging and event dressing, refreshments etc.
Sponsorship can help fund the year long Prize process which involves university visits, communication and administration of hundreds of entrants from all around the globe and the organisation of mentors and judges, along with the sponsorship of the biennale Embroidered Arts public exhibition.
Why Sponsor?
Sponsorship plays a crucial role in enabling us to broaden the scope of the Prize and maximise the opportunities for our winners. Your support can contribute to the overall running of the Prize or be directed towards specific areas, such as:
- The November final
- The biennial Prize for Embroidery exhibition
Sponsorship also offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with influential embroiderers across the worlds of fashion and textile arts.
How Your Sponsorship Makes an Impact
Your sponsorship will help fund the year long Prize process, which includes:
University outreach and engagement
Administration and communication with hundreds of entrants worldwide
Organisation of industry mentors and judges
Sponsorship of the biennial public exhibition
For more information or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at prize@handembroidery.com
