Big Tex was originally constructed as the "World's Largest Santa Claus" in 1949. He was then purchased by the Texas State Fair and fashioned into a cowboy by artist Jack Bridges. Reconstructed after a fire in 2012, Big Tex wears size 70 boots, a 75-gallon hat, and is accessorized to match the State Fair theme.

As the Big Tex sponsor (one available), you are ensured a level of excellence across Symposium programming by providing the highest level of support. You will be acknowledged as the Opening Reception Sponsor, which includes verbal recognition and a podium opportunity. We can craft a benefits package that reflects your specific goals.

Plus:

• Eight (8) full Symposium admissions
• Fourteen (14) tour tickets and priority tour registration
• Table placement at opening day conference registration
• Full page program advertisement
• Priority logo placement across print material, visuals, and digital marketing
• Inclusion of branded material in conference tote bag

 

$15,000

An abstract bronze sculpture by Henry Moore, the Dallas Piece (also known as Three Forms Vertebrae), was commissioned in 1978 and stands in the plaza outside Dallas City Hall. 

The Dallas Piece sponsor (one available) is acknowledged as the closing reception sponsor which includes verbal recognition and a podium opportunity.

Plus:

• Six (6) full Symposium admissions
• Ten (10) tour tickets 
• Half-page program advertisement
• Priority logo placement across print material, visuals and digital marketing
• Inclusion of branded material in conference tote bag

$10,000

This bright yellow metal sculpture by Mexican artist Yvonne Domenge originally appeared in Chicago's Millenium Park in 2010. It was later relocated outside Fort Worth's City Hall.

Tabachin Ribbon sponsors can choose from one of the following opportunities (one of each available): brand the name tag lanyard; sponsor the mid-conference keynote; or host a special Thursday evening party.  

Plus:

• Five (5) full Symposium admissions
• Eight (8) tour tickets
• Logo placement throughout all print material, visuals and digital marketing
• Inclusion of branded material in conference tote bag

 

$7,500

The terraced concrete Water Gardens, designed in 1974 by Philip Johnson and John Burgee, offer a cooling urban oasis for the public in downtown Fort Worth.

Water Gardens sponsors are acknowledeged as sponsors of lunch, afternoon snack, or a tour of your choice.

Plus:

• Four (4) full Symposium admissions
• Six (6) tickets to any tour
• Logo placement throughout all print material, visuals, and digital marketing.
• Inclusion of branded material in conference tote bag 

$5,000

Originally a trademark of Magnolia Petroleum (later Mobil), the Pegasus was placed atop a Dallas hotel in 1934 to welcome attendees of a petroleum convention. In 2000, it was removed due to deterioration and was lost until 2015 when it was rediscovered in a storage facility. It was restored and now sits in a plaza outside the Omni Dallas Hotel.

Pegasus sponsors receive on-site brand recognition as a Session Room sponsor. 

Plus:

• Two (2) full Symposium admissions
• Four (4) tickets and priority registration to any tour
• Logo placement on print materials, visuals, and social media.
• Inclusion of branded material in conference tote bag

$2,500

Created in 1936 by Lawrence Tenney Stevens for the Texas Centennial Exposition, the Woofus is a mythical creature made up of components of Texas livestock, including its prominent Texas longhorns. The original was lost in 1941 after being damaged. Sculptor David Newton made the 2002 reproduction which now stands outside the Swine Building and Livestock Arena corral.

Woofus sponsors will be recognized with logo placement on print materials, visuals and social media.

Plus:

• One (1) full Symposium registration
• Two (2) tickets to any tour
• Inclusion of branded material in conference tote bag

$1,250

Traveling Man, a series of three sculptures created by Brad Oldham and Brandon Oldenburg in 2009, references the rich history of the Deep Ellum neighborhood related to jazz music and railroads.

Traveling Man sponsors will be recognized through print materials, visuals, and social media.

Plus:

• One (1) full Symposium registration
• One (1) tour registration
• Inclusion of branded materials in conference tote bag

$750