Our Partners
and Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring Fun Sized?
Fun Size may be a tiny public art festival, but it’s going to take a big effort to come together. If you're a local business, arts patron, or just want to support events like this, please consider being a sponsor. You can check out all the details below.
Bright Matter Studio is a Northampton-based public art and visual consulting studio led by artists Kim Carlino and Michael Crigler. Through murals, installations, creative direction, and site-specific artwork, the studio partners with communities, developers, and organizations to create spaces that feel more vibrant, welcoming, and connected. Rooted in a belief that art can transform how people experience place, Bright Matter Studio focuses on projects that encourage curiosity, connection, and joy. As the organizers of Fun Sized, the studio is committed to creating playful public art experiences that invite people to rediscover downtown Northampton in new ways.
Bright Matter Studio
Fun Sized is Presented by:
Northampton Arts Council
The Northampton Arts Council supports and promotes the arts as an essential part of community life in Northampton. Through grants, public programming, partnerships, and advocacy, the council helps foster a vibrant and accessible creative culture throughout the city. The Arts Council plays a vital role in supporting artists, cultural organizations, and public art initiatives that strengthen Northampton’s identity as a center for creativity and expression.
Mass Cultural Council is a state agency dedicated to promoting excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and sciences across Massachusetts. Through grants, partnerships, and public initiatives, the Council supports artists, cultural organizations, creative communities, and public art projects throughout the state. Their investment in programs like Fun Sized helps expand access to the arts while strengthening the cultural fabric of local communities.
Mass Cultural Council
A2Z Science & Learning Store
A2Z Science & Learning Store is a beloved independent toy and education store located in Northampton. For decades, A2Z has inspired curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning through thoughtfully selected science kits, books, games, art supplies, puzzles, and educational toys for all ages. Deeply rooted in the local community, the store has become a destination for families, educators, makers, and curious minds throughout the Pioneer Valley.
Whalen Insurance is a locally rooted independent insurance agency serving individuals, families, and businesses throughout the region. Known for their personalized approach and commitment to long-term relationships, Whalen Insurance helps clients navigate coverage with care, clarity, and trusted expertise. As an active supporter of the local community, the agency values initiatives that strengthen downtown Northampton and contribute to the city’s creative and cultural vitality.
www.whaleninsurance.com
Whalen Insurance
Familiars Coffee & Tea is a Northampton café and gathering space known for its thoughtfully crafted drinks, welcoming atmosphere, and strong sense of community. Beyond coffee, Familiars has become a creative hub that supports artists, musicians, writers, and local culture through events, collaborations, and shared space. With an emphasis on connection, care, and creativity, Familiars contributes to the energy and character of downtown Northampton.
Familiars Coffee & Tea
Thornes Marketplace has been a cornerstone of downtown Northampton for generations, bringing together independent shops, local businesses, restaurants, and community gathering spaces under one historic roof. Known for its unique mix of retail, culture, and local character, Thornes plays a central role in the life of downtown Northampton and continues to support the city’s creative economy and cultural vibrancy.
www.thornesmarketplace.com
Thornes Marketplace
Eastside
Grill
Eastside Grill is a longtime Northampton restaurant known for its warm atmosphere, wood-grilled cuisine, and commitment to hospitality. Located in the heart of downtown, Eastside has been a gathering place for locals and visitors alike for decades, offering thoughtfully prepared food, fresh ingredients, and a welcoming dining experience. As a locally rooted business, Eastside Grill continues to support the cultural life and vitality of downtown Northampton.
Bloom
Local
Bloom Local is a community-focused event and media platform dedicated to supporting local businesses, artists, musicians, and cultural experiences throughout Western Massachusetts. Through curated events, storytelling, and local promotion, Bloom Local helps connect people to the creative energy and independent spirit of the region. Their work highlights the importance of supporting local culture while building stronger community connections.
The Northampton Jazz Festival
The Northampton Jazz Festival is a community-driven music festival celebrating jazz through live performances, public programming, and cultural events across downtown Northampton. Bringing together local, regional, and internationally recognized musicians, the festival creates opportunities for people of all ages to experience live music in accessible and welcoming settings.
Sherwin-Williams is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of paint and coatings, supporting professional artists, muralists, designers, and builders with high-quality products and technical expertise. With a longstanding commitment to color, creativity, and craftsmanship, Sherwin-Williams has played an important role in countless public art and community projects around the world.
Sherwin-Williams
Blue Canyon Primary Care
Blue Canyon Primary Care is a Northampton-based direct primary care practice focused on personalized, relationship-centered healthcare. Founded by Dr. Shayne Taylor, the practice offers a more thoughtful and accessible alternative to traditional insurance-driven medicine through longer appointments, direct physician access, and individualized care. Blue Canyon provides comprehensive services including preventive care, chronic disease management, mental health support, and LGBTQ+ care in a warm and welcoming environment.
Airfig Productions
Airfig Productions is a creative production company specializing in video, storytelling, and visual media. Through documentary work, branded content, and creative collaborations, Airfig helps bring stories to life with a focus on authenticity, artistry, and human connection. Their work supports artists, organizations, and cultural initiatives through thoughtful visual storytelling and production expertise.
Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and organizations through advocacy, networking, economic development, and community engagement. Serving as a connector across industries and sectors, the Chamber plays an important role in strengthening the local economy while supporting initiatives that contribute to the region’s cultural and civic life.
Downtown Northampton Association
The Downtown Northampton Association works to strengthen and promote downtown Northampton as a vibrant destination for shopping, dining, arts, culture, and community life. Through advocacy, events, marketing, and business support, the organization helps sustain the vitality and economic health of downtown while fostering collaboration among local businesses and stakeholders.
Assemble is a Northampton-based coworking and creative workspace designed to support collaboration, entrepreneurship, and community connection. Bringing together freelancers, creatives, small businesses, and remote workers, Assemble provides flexible workspaces and gathering opportunities in a thoughtfully designed environment. Their mission centers around creating meaningful connections and supporting local innovation within downtown Northampton.
Assemble
CopyCat Ink is a family-owned print and design company serving Northampton and the Pioneer Valley since 1985. Specializing in printing, graphic design, signage, promotional products, and marketing materials, CopyCat partners with local businesses, nonprofits, artists, and community organizations to bring creative ideas to life. Known for exceptional customer service and quality craftsmanship, they have become a trusted creative resource throughout the region.
Copy Cat
HOPE Center for the Arts is a nonprofit creative campus in downtown Springfield dedicated to empowering young people through the arts. By providing professional training, mentorship, and access to state-of-the-art facilities for visual arts, music, theater, dance, and media, HOPE helps youth develop creative skills, build confidence, and discover new pathways for education and careers. Through community partnerships, performances, and public programming, the organization is creating new opportunities for artistic expression while strengthening the cultural vitality of Western Massachusetts.
HOPE Center for the Arts
Since 1869, Greenfield Savings Bank has been committed to strengthening the communities it serves through local banking, exceptional customer service, and meaningful community investment. As a mutual bank, Greenfield Savings Bank believes that supporting local nonprofits, arts organizations, and community initiatives helps create stronger, more vibrant places to live and work. Their long-standing commitment to the Pioneer Valley continues to make a lasting impact throughout the region.
Greenfield Savings Bank
Boisselle, Morton & Wolkowicz LLP is a locally owned CPA and advisory firm serving individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations throughout the Pioneer Valley. With more than a century of combined experience, the firm provides thoughtful accounting, tax, audit, and consulting services while building long-term relationships grounded in trust, integrity, and practical guidance. Deeply invested in the success of the local community, BMW proudly supports organizations that strengthen the region through education, the arts, and civic engagement.
Boisselle, Morton & Wolkowicz LLP
Founded by artists in 1979, PINCH is a downtown Northampton destination for handmade ceramics, jewelry, home goods, and artist-made gifts. The shop showcases the work of independent makers from Western Massachusetts, New England, and beyond while fostering meaningful connections between artists and the community. A longtime supporter of local arts organizations and creative initiatives, PINCH celebrates craftsmanship, creativity, and the importance of shopping local.
Pinch
Local Burger is a family-owned restaurant rooted in the belief that great food starts with great ingredients. Since opening in downtown Northampton, they have been committed to serving fresh, affordable burgers, hand-cut fries, shakes, and comfort food while supporting local farms, producers, and businesses whenever possible. With a focus on quality, community, and welcoming hospitality, Local Burger has become a longtime favorite for residents and visitors alike, helping make downtown Northampton a vibrant destination to gather, dine, and connect.
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Local Burger
Greenfield Cooperative Bank is a locally rooted mutual bank that has served Western Massachusetts communities since 1905. Together with its Northampton Cooperative Bank division, the bank provides personal and business banking, lending, and financial services with a strong focus on local decision-making and community relationships. Greenfield Co-op is deeply committed to giving back, supporting local nonprofits, businesses, and community initiatives while helping strengthen the neighborhoods it serves.
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GReenfield Cooperative Bank
Broadside Bookshop has been a fixture of downtown Northampton since 1974, dedicated to good books, personal service, and community involvement. Entirely independent, Broadside offers a thoughtfully curated selection across a wide range of subjects, along with knowledgeable staff who help readers discover new favorites. For more than 50 years, the shop has championed the connection between independent bookstores and the communities they serve, supporting a vibrant literary culture in the heart of Northampton.
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