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PATRONS
Empower Artists. Elevate the Culture.
Your support helps make the Black Art Empowerment Summit possible. As a patron, your contribution directly funds tickets for emerging artists to attend—ensuring they gain access to the conversations, community, and opportunities that can shape their careers. Your generosity also helps us execute the event at the highest level of excellence.
Every level of support is meaningful and deeply appreciated. To explore how donations of $1,000 or more can be made tax-deductible, please email us directly.
Together, we can build a more inclusive, empowered future for the art world.
PATRON GIVING LEVELS
Friend of the Arts - $250
Sponsors one artist to attend the summit.
Arts Supporter - $500
Your support ensures that two emerging artists are sponsored to attend the Summit, gaining access to panels, networking, and opportunities that can shape their careers.
Your support covers travel and accommodations for the Emerging Artist Competition winners to attend the Summit in Los Angeles, ensuring their work and voices are represented on this national stage.
Your contribution sponsors travel and accommodations for Emerging Artist Competition winners, ensuring their presence at the Summit in Los Angeles. You’ll be recognized in our printed program and on our digital platforms as a patron directly investing in the next generation of visionary Black artists.
Major supporter of the summit’s success. Includes prominent acknowledgment during the summit and on our website.
Eligible for tax-deductible giving.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Location: W Hotel, Hollywood, CA (During Los Angeles Art Week)
Join us for a full day of inspiration, connection, and celebration. The Black Art Empowerment Summit includes dynamic panel discussions, a networking lunch, and a gallery exhibition featuring the winners of our Emerging Artist Competition.