Greetings Friend and Ally!
We are delighted to announce we will be running our programs for another year starting with our 2026 Trans Poetry Anthology Contest which launches on Halloween. With the support of a Poetry Foundation grant we will publish the 2nd Edition of our collection. We are still looking to raise funds for our book launch in Spring 2026.
Thank you for all your support the Trans Poetics Archive. If you’d like to sponsor this year’s book launch, check out the SPONSORSHIP LEVELS below.
In Solidarity,
t love smith (they/them)
Trans Poetics Archive Development Curator
Monster Beauties Book Launch & Giveaway Sponsorship Levels
1. Enthusiast ($50)
Show Your Support for Trans Voices!
Your name will be listed as a supporter in the event program.
A special shout-out on our social media event channels (Instagram, Facebook).
2. Muse ($100)
Lift Up Trans Poetry!
All of the above, plus:
Your name or logo will be featured on our Facebook event and included in event promotional materials.
A personalized thank-you post on our social media, tagging your socials.
3. Archivist ($250)
Partner in the Archival of Trans Legacies!
All of the above, plus:
Your name or logo featured prominently in the event program, and any event promotions and merchandise.
A reserved seat at the event, ensuring a premium experience.
Public recognition during the event, with a thank-you shout-out from the stage.
4. Catalyst ($500)
Be a Beacon for Trans Voices!
All of the above, plus:
A dedicated post across social media channels, spotlighting your business/organization’s support for trans poetry and community empowerment.
Two complimentary reserved seating tickets to the anthology launch.
5. Luminary ($1000)
Light the Way for Trans Poets in Maine!
All of the above, plus:
Your name or logo will be featured as the Luminary Sponsor of the event, with special mentions at both the beginning and end of the event.
Mention of your sponsorship in WMPG radio advertising.
Option to include a branded item (shwag) in the event giveaway bags and/or table at the event.
Alternative (non-cash) Support:
6. Food & Love
The way to the heart is through the belly! Food and love is another way to give to this cause.
Help us feed our poets and attendees for the night of the launch. We are hoping for 50-100 attendees.
All of the above benefits in dollar-for-dollar exchange.
7. Artist Solidarity
The way to build a movement is through solidarity!
Would you like to make live art at this event to auction off for 100 % profits!
Looking for dancers, visual artists, musicians, and more to join us in solidarity. We would like to find mutually beneficial ways to collaborate so send us proposals.
Email transpoeticsarchive@gmail.com
All of the above benefits in dollar-for-dollar exchange.
8. Raffle Items
Rally around us at the event with raffle items to help make our event even more interactive and raise more funds for future Trans Poetics Archive Events!!
What to donate: gift cards, locally-made merchandise, tickets to local events, gas cards, food cards, tattoos, art, really, anything you think would be nice to get in a raffle. We appreciate your unique way of giving to this cause.
Email transpoeticsarchive@gmail.com
All of the above benefits in dollar-for-dollar exchange.
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Please reach out to t.love.smith@maine.edu with any questions or donation suggestions. We hope you will help us reach our goal of $3000 to cover poet honorariums, books for the giveaway, promotional materials and Monster Beauty t-shirts by Little Chair Printing who have donated a $150 discount on our first screenprint run.
Your solidarity is our best defense to combat the political attacks on our community. To counter the erasure, with your help, we are building an accessible, undeniable Trans Poetics Archive.
In Solidarity!