Sponsors
We are always interested in new sponsorships and collaborations. We accept cash and in-kind donations, and can provide social media and print shout-outs. Our current goal is to raise funds for 3 new festival awards celebrating BIPOC, LGBTQ, and debuting artists. Please reach out with any questions or proposals at yesmaamcircus@gmail.com.​
2025 Festival Sponsors
American Chemical Society- Women Chemists Committee
The Women Chemists Committee of the American Chemical Society was established in 1927 as the Women’s Service Committee to encourage women chemists to take an active interest in Society activities. The Chicago local section covers the Illinois counties Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane, and DuPage, plus the Indiana counties of Lake and Porter.
Stage Lync
Born from the combined vision and expertise of CircusTalk and TheaterArtLife, both founded in 2017, StageLync fulfills a dual mission: giving people access and connection to live performing arts. This strategic union invites both industry professionals and the general public to engage with performing arts in a dynamic and interactive environment.
American Circus Alliance
The American Circus Alliance is a service and advocacy organization dedicated to circus performance and production in the United States. Their mission includes recognition of circus as an art form, funding for the creation and continuation of new and existing circus companies and productions, and circus training and employment that is accessible, equitable, and inclusive.
Let's Roam & Adventures From Scratch
You’ll never forget your Let’s Roam adventure. Our team of explorers has carefully crafted exciting experiences in 600+ cities across the globe. With wanderers like you in mind, we’ve created digitally guided Scavenger Hunts, Bar Hunts, Ghost Tours and more. Each adventure is designed to help you explore, laugh, discover, and connect. Memory making at its funnest!
Twisted Windows
Twisted Windows is a San Francisco-based organization that includes performance, educational resources, and interactive events. They specialize in spotlighting exquisitely erotic, sensually subversive, and distinctly daring queer performance art; they also produce classes prioritizing risk mitigation and empowerment.
They are the LGBTQ+ Award Sponsor.
Specialty Insurance Agency
Specialty Insurance Agency is a boutique insurance agency servicing performers, vendors, and event planners across the United States since 1992. Think mimes and mermaids, fire performers and aerialists - or food trucks and farm stands, artisan crafters and kettle korn booths. Our clients often have specific, unique needs for their businesses, which means we aren’t your average insurance agents. Since our clients are extraordinary, we must be as well.
The WasteShed
The WasteShed provides Chicago with an organized, affordable, and reliable resource for repurposed art, craft, and school materials, and with a dynamic center for activities related to sustainability, art, craft, education, and material culture.
Get a Grip Trapeze
Formerly known as TSNY, Get a Grip Trapeze is run by Brian and Birgit Hampton on the shores of Lake Michigan (and inside the Broadway Armory in winter). They want to continue growing the Chicago circus community by sharing their love of trapeze with as many people as possible. Don't just run, fly away with the circus!
Zen Yoga Garage
Zen Yoga Garage is a yoga and fitness home for the urban fitness enthusiast. It is a place for those who want more out of life, need a reminder to be present, and return to their true self. It’s hot and sweaty with an edge. While our main focus is on modern yoga, we provide unique experiences in a variety of wellness disciplines to help you meet all your lifestyle goals.
Katherine Anne Confections
At Katherine Anne Confections we are committed to sustainability, and practice that by using fair trade cacao, and working with local farmers for our Jersey cream, Midwest fruits, honey, and seasonal ingredients. We don't use anything that your grandmother wouldn't: no artificial flavors and no corn syrup. We compost all of our food waste, recycle, eliminate plastic wherever possible, and regularly bike to work.
In addition to offering a vibrant destination for our communities, we also offer wholesale, corporate gifts, chocolate and wine pairings, truffle-making classes, s’mores toastings and hot chocolate bar activations, and custom designed sweets. You’ll often see us in the back of house, giving a neighbor a tour while stirring ganache. Come join us!
