Community Scarecrow
Showcase
Kokomo Art Association presents....
Sponsor a Smile. Support the Arts.
This fall, the streets of Kokomo become our creative adventure! The Kokomo Art Association's Community Scarecrow Showcase will put your business on the map… and on a Light Post!
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How It Works
The Kokomo Art Association is now inviting local businesses and community members to be part of our annual Community Scarecrow Showcase!
Members of the Kokomo Art Association will be securing sponsors through late-May 2026. Each scarecrow is sponsored with a minimum $150 donation (additional contributions are always appreciated!).
Scarecrow placement throughout downtown is first come, first served, and sponsors can select their preferred location at sign-up.
Each sponsored scarecrow will be displayed on a downtown lamppost and will include a custom sign or banner featuring your business name, giving you great visibility all season long.
Sponsors have two fun options:
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Get creative yourself! Join us for a Community Adornment Day Workshop where you can bring your own clothing and decorations to decorate your scarecrow. OR
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Leave it to the artists! Have a Kokomo Art Association member decorate your scarecrow for you.
Scarecrows will be on display from just before Labor Day through November 1st.
To top it all off, we’ll host a community-wide “Vote the ‘Crow!” event, where the public can vote for their favorite display!
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Sponsor a scarecrow today to showcase your business and support the KAA!
Why Sponsor?
By sponsoring a scarecrow, you aren't just donating to the arts—you’re becoming a part of a high-visibility downtown installation.
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Business Visibility: Your scarecrow will be displayed on a downtown light pole from September through October.
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Custom Recognition: Each scarecrow features a plaque with your business name.
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Interactive Engagement: On Oct 2, every display will include a QR code for the Scarecrow Hunt that night only!
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Community Spirit: Your sponsorship supports the KAA’s mission to bring art and community together for another 100 years.
Important Dates to Remember
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Sponsorship Sales: April 1st – May 31st, 2026.
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Decor Workshop: August 22nd, 2026 (11 am – 7 pm) at Fired Arts Studio 111 W. Sycamore St.
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Installation: Early September 2026.
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Scarecrow Hunt: First Friday, October 2, 2026 only. Pick up a passport & prize basket entry card at either Artworks Gallery (210 N Main Street) or Fired Arts Studio (111 W Sycamore Street).
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Removal: November 2nd, 2026.
Note for Multi-Sponsors
If you wish to sponsor more than one scarecrow, please complete a separate form for each. This ensures we have the correct location preferences and embellishment details for every individual display.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are sponsorships tax-deductible? Yes! You will receive a tax-deductible receipt via email after your payment is processed.
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Who handles the installation? The City of Kokomo Street Department handles all installations and removals to ensure safety and consistency.
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What happens to the clothes afterward? To keep this program sustainable, viable bibs, clothing and jeans are cleaned stored for future use. If you would like any of your embelishments returned, please let us know!
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Other Questions? Please EMAIL us at board@kaaonline.org!
