The Detroit Historical Society is developing a landmark exhibition to open in September 2027, chronicling the rise of Minority Auto Dealers, from its historic beginnings in Detroit to its emergence as a national success story. Through artifacts, photographs, oral histories, audio and video, and compelling interpretive storytelling, this three-dimensional multimedia exhibition will explore the entrepreneurs, advocates, and businesses that helped reshape the automotive industry while expanding opportunities for generations of dealers and their communities.
Sponsorships play a vital role in bringing this exhibition to life. Your support will directly fund the research, collection, preservation, and curatorial work required to document these important stories, as well as the design, fabrication, and installation of the exhibition itself. Sponsorships also help make possible an exclusive opening celebration for sponsors, partners, dealers, and automotive industry leaders, along with a community open house that ensures the exhibition is free and accessible to the public during its opening weekend.
By becoming a sponsor, you are investing in the preservation of an important chapter of Detroit's automotive heritage while helping share the stories of the individuals whose vision, perseverance, and leadership transformed the industry. Sponsorship opportunities include a variety of recognition and engagement benefits, with opportunities to align your organization with an exhibition that celebrates innovation, entrepreneurship, and lasting community impact.
Sponsorship benefits are flexible and can be customized to align with each funding partner's goals and priorities.
Presenting Sponsor | $50,000
AV Sponsor | $25,000
Supporting Sponsor | $10,000
Legacy Donor Wall | $2,500
Be recognized on the exhibition's donor wall.
Dealership Video Scroll | $500
Join a growing roster of dealerships recognized in the exhibition's interactive digital display.