Sponsor the Conference

Why Sponsor SERFA?

Supporting SERFA is an investment in the cultural traditions and creative communities that define the Southeast.

Your sponsorship helps:

• Sustain opportunities for artists and presenters
• Strengthen regional collaboration and touring networks
• Support professional development and knowledge sharing
• Increase access through scholarships and community initiatives

Sponsors gain visibility among a dedicated audience of artists, presenters, and cultural leaders from across the region.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Invest in Access, Community, and Connection

Each sponsorship helps ensure that artists, presenters, and cultural workers from across the Southeast can gather, share, and build relationships that sustain folk and roots traditions.

Your support expands access, strengthens community, and helps create a welcoming and collaborative conference experience.

Anthology Sponsor — $2,500

Helps welcome a cohort of artists into the community

Your support expands access at the highest level, helping artists and cultural workers attend while strengthening the shared spaces that make the conference possible.

This level represents a deep investment in the future of roots music in the Southeast.

Includes:
• Event title recognition
• 4 conference registrations
• Exhibit table
• Full-page color ad (back cover)
• Main stage signage
• Prominent logo placement across promotions
• Recognition at conference events

Greatest Hits Sponsor — $1,000

Opens doors for artists and presenters

Your sponsorship helps reduce barriers to participation and supports a more inclusive gathering of voices and perspectives.

Includes:
• 2 conference registrations
• Full-page program ad (inside cover)
• Signage at meals
• Recognition at conference events
• Logo placement on website and promotions

Double Album Sponsor — $750

Creates spaces for connection

This level supports gathering moments and shared experiences where collaborations, partnerships, and bookings often begin.

Includes:
• Coffee break sponsorship recognition
• 1 conference registration
• Full-page program ad
• Website recognition
• Conference acknowledgements

Album Sponsor — $500

Supports meaningful participation

Your contribution helps ensure artists and industry professionals can fully engage in the learning and networking experience.

Includes:
• 1 conference registration
• Full-page program ad
• Website recognition
• Conference acknowledgements

EP Sponsor — $250

Strengthens programming and access

This level helps support sessions, workshops, and opportunities that benefit the broader community.

Includes:
• Half-page program ad
• Website recognition
• Conference acknowledgements

Single Sponsor — $100

Shows your support for the community

A meaningful way to demonstrate your commitment to a welcoming and accessible conference.

Includes:
• Website listing
• Business card program ad