Sponsor EWTBAS
Sponsor the grand opening of the Every(body) Wants to be a SHowgirl permanent installation at Ecdysiast arts museum
Every(body) Wants to Be a Showgirl is coming to the Quad Cities for a permanent Installation housed at Downtown Davenport’s Ecdysiast Arts Museum in September 2026! Become a sponsor of the exhibit's Grand Opening Sept. 11th & 12th.What is Every(Body) Wants to be a Showgirl?
Every(body) Wants to Be a Showgirl is "The Largest Global Celebration of Black Burlesque Artists".Curated by international burlesque icon Aquarius Moon, Every(body) Wants to Be a Showgirl (EWTBAS) is a traveling exhibition celebrating the artistry, cultural impact, and living legacy of Black burlesque performers. Featuring costumes, photos, and memorabilia from over 100 Black performers from around the world, the exhibition centers living artists while honoring the lineage of Black performance traditions.Why is it important?
Black burlesque has long been a site of innovation, resistance, and economic impact, yet its contributions remain under-documented and underfunded. This exhibition is a corrective initiative—creating visibility, care, and historical context while supporting artists who are actively sustaining the art form.The project is Black-led, community-informed, and ethically curated, prioritizing dignity, authorship, and legacy over extraction. This exhibit is 100% self funded and independently produced. What is this exhibit about?
Every(body) Wants to Be a Showgirl is on the road to the Quad Cities for a special permanent installation honoring the late Toni Elling. Toni Elling, the 'Satin Doll', was a showgirl in Detroit, Michigan who began dancing in the 1960s at the age of 32. She was a pillar in the community and paved the way for so many. We are so honored to have this special piece of Motor City showgirl history in our museum and we can't wait for you all to come see it!
TONI ELLING
SPONSORSHIP TIERS
COMMUNITY SUPPORTER | $500
Includes two complimentary weekend passes.Your business will receive recognition on EAM’s Instagram Stories on both September 11 and September 12. We’ll tag your business, briefly introduce your work, and let our audience know how they can follow and support you.You’ll also receive on-site recognition during opening weekend and inclusion by name, with a direct link to your business, in our post-event thank-you email to attendees.SHOWGIRL SPONSOR | $1,000
Includes four complimentary weekend passes.In addition to Instagram Story recognition on September 11 and September 12, your business will receive on-site logo recognition and verbal acknowledgment during opening weekend programming.We’ll also feature your business in our post-event attendee thank-you email with a direct link and a brief description of your work, including how attendees can continue following or supporting you.SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR | $2,500
Includes six complimentary weekend passes.You’ll receive Instagram Story recognition on September 11 and September 12, prominent on-site logo recognition, and verbal acknowledgment during opening weekend programming.EAM will also create and publish one dedicated video post on our Instagram introducing our audience to your business, sharing what you do, recognizing your support of Every(body) Wants to Be a Showgirl, and directing our audience to learn more about and support your work.Following the weekend, your business will receive featured placement in our attendee thank-you email, including a description of your work and a direct link to your business.OPENING WEEKEND CHAMPION | $5,000
Includes ten complimentary weekend passes.Our Opening Weekend Champion receives our highest level of sponsor visibility, including prominent Instagram Story recognition on September 11 and September 12, premier on-site logo placement, and priority verbal recognition during opening weekend programming.EAM will create and publish a dedicated featured Instagram video highlighting your business, your work, and your support of the museum and Every(body) Wants to Be a Showgirl, with a direct invitation for our audience to follow and support your work.You’ll also receive premier placement in our post-event attendee thank-you email, including a featured description and direct link to your business.Following opening weekend, we’ll provide you with a digital graphic recognizing your business as an Opening Weekend Champion of Every(body) Wants to Be a Showgirl at the Ecdysiast Arts Museum that you’re welcome to share across your own channels.