Sponsors & Partners
Discover ways to support BurlyCon!
BurlyCon is sustained by a wide circle of support—from individual benefactors to BurlyCon convention sponsorships, partners, and grant-makers who believe in the value of burlesque as an art form and a community practice. Together, this support makes year-round education, scholarships, community resources, and accessible learning opportunities possible. There are many ways to be part of this work.
Whether you’re contributing as an individual, supporting programs through a BurlyCon convention sponsorship, partnering with us, advertising, or participating in affiliate opportunities, your involvement helps strengthen both BurlyCon and the artists it serves.
Sponsorships
Sponsors help make BurlyCon’s programs, events, and annual convention possible while connecting their brands with a creative, engaged community. Through convention sponsorships, sponsors support burlesque education, expand access, and help sustain artist-centered programming.
In return, sponsors gain visibility with a highly engaged, international audience through on-site activations, digital channels, and BurlyCon communications.
Our audience values creativity, self-expression, education, and community. As a result, BurlyCon offers a strong opportunity for values-driven brands to connect with people who care about the arts and the communities they build.
Sponsors can also extend their reach through social media, newsletters, and media coverage before, during, and after the convention. On-site sponsorships provide additional opportunities to connect directly with attendees across classes, events, and shared spaces.
Sponsor Tiers
Explore Tiers BurlyCon’s sponsorship tiers—Presenting, Platinum, Gold, and Silver—allowing organizations to participate at a level that aligns with their goals for visibility, engagement, and community support.
In Kind Donations
In-kind sponsors can support the convention by providing hospitality snacks and beverages, event décor, production supplies and equipment, attendee swag and goodie bags, Guest of Honor gifts, volunteer meals, accessibility items, PPE supplies, or gift cards to help cover these needs.
Event Sponsors
Sponsor individual convention events and receive benefits and recognition!
BurlyBar
Peer Review
Dance Party
Meet & Greets
Hospitality Sponsor
Closing Ceremony
Be a Vendor
Vendors can showcase and sell their products directly to attendees through dedicated vending spaces, connecting with a highly engaged industry and community that loves burlesque, performance, and creative expression.
Hospitality Host
Sponsor a hospitality hour by either providing snacks for attendees or supporting BurlyCon in supplying them. Sponsors host a two-hour gathering where they can decorate the space, promote their organization, and lead a fun activity for the community.
Partnerships
BurlyCon partnerships are built on collaboration and meaningful engagement. At the same time, we work closely with partners who believe in creativity, inclusivity, and community impact, creating opportunities that feel authentic and mutually beneficial.
Because every partnership is different, opportunities can be customized for each partner. Examples include:
- Cross-promotion
- In-kind support
- On-site activation
- Visibility opportunities designed to connect your brand with our audience before, during, and after the convention.
Ultimately, we welcome partners who want to show up creatively, support the arts, and build lasting relationships with BurlyCon.
Meet Our Partners!
