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Exhibition Sponsorship

Become an Exhibition Sponsor for Monica Rodriguez: Californiana

Pen and ink drawing of book cover paired with sketch of an inverted bell featuring a plant growing from it

Exhibition Sponsorship

Exhibition Sponsors (both individual and corporate donors) enjoy special access to unique programs, information, and thank you gifts related to the exhibition(s) they choose to support. 

Monica Rodriguez: Californiana (on view to the public September 23 - December 19, 2025) is a site-specific contemporary installation focused on the period of missionization (1769 – 1833) in present-day California, exploring the enduring impact of this history, which continues to exert its influence on the people, land, and culture of California.

Please consider joining us in bringing this vision to life!

Tiers

DREAMER
$50

BELIEVER
$100

DEVOTEE
$500

PROVOCATEUR
(Individual/
Corporate)
$2,000

CATALYST
(Individual/
Corporate)
$5,000

VISIONARY
(Individual/
Corporate)
$10,000

Your name will be featured on an exhibition wall and on the de Saisset's website Your name will be featured on an exhibition wall and on the de Saisset's website Your name will be featured on an exhibition wall and on the de Saisset's website Your name (and logo) will be featured on an exhibition wall and on the de Saisset's website Your name (and logo) will be featured on an exhibition wall and on the de Saisset's website Your name (and logo) will be featured on an exhibition wall and on the de Saisset's website
  Invitation to preview hour before the public opening reception for Californiana on October 2, 2025 Invitation to preview hour before the public opening reception for Californiana on October 2, 2025 Invitation to preview hour before the public opening reception for Californiana on October 2, 2025 Invitation to preview hour before the public opening reception for Californiana on October 2, 2025 Invitation to preview hour before the public opening reception for Californiana on October 2, 2025
    Private gallery tour of up to 10 people with Director Ciara Ennis, curator of Californiana Private gallery tour of up to 10 people with Director Ciara Ennis, curator of Californiana Private gallery tour of up to 10 people with Director Ciara Ennis, curator of Californiana Private gallery tour of up to 10 people with Director Ciara Ennis, curator of Californiana
    Receive an adobe bell* planter from the exhibition (donor will have to pick up from the de Saisset) Receive an adobe bell* planter from the exhibition (delivered to you within 100mi of the de Saisset) Receive an adobe bell* planter from the exhibition (delivered to you within 100mi of the de Saisset) Receive an adobe bell* planter from the exhibition (delivered to you within 100mi of the de Saisset)
      Invitation to special lunch with the artist, Monica Rodriguez, on Friday, October 3 Invitation to special lunch with the artist, Monica Rodriguez, on Friday, October 3 Invitation to special lunch with the artist, Monica Rodriguez, on Friday, October 3
        Invitation for two to special dinner following the reception, the evening of Thursday, October 2 Invitation for four to special dinner following the reception, the evening of Thursday, October 2

 

*Only 21 adobe bell planters are available. Once all 21 have been claimed, donors will not be able to receive this gift.

How to Become a Sponsor

To become an Exhibition Sponsor, please complete this donation form and leave the fund designation as the de Saisset Museum Discretionary Fund.

We have extended the opportunity! Donations to the Museum's Discretionary fund in the amounts listed above between now and September 12, 2025 September 22, 2025 will be considered sponsorships of Monica Rodriguez: Californiana.

We will follow-up with you to confirm how your name should appear on the Sponsor listing on the exhibition wall and on our website.

For those wanting to donate by check please note "Californiana Sponsor" in the memo line and send your check to 

de Saisset Museum
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053

 

 

Photorealist drawing of reference book used by Spanish padres during the Mission period rendered in pen-and-ink. Concept sketch for inverted adobe bells that serve as jardinières for Native California plants in the exhibition.  

How to Become a Sponsor

Scroll down to the bottom of this page for information on how to become a sponsor today!