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PATRONS
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. (Dinner not included)
Supporter – $500
Covers costs of two emerging artist’s to attend the summit or one artist for the summit and the post dinner.
Champion – $1,000
Fully sponsors two emerging artists for the summit and post dinner.
Eligible for tax-deductible giving.
Advocate – $2,500
Fully sponsors three emerging artists, contributes to production costs, and receives recognition in our printed program.
Eligible for tax-deductible giving.
Visionary – $5,000+
Major supporter of the summit’s success. Includes 2 VIP tickets to the awards dinner and prominent acknowledgment during the event and on our website.
Eligible for tax-deductible giving.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Location: W Hotel, Hollywood, CA (During Frieze LA)
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. The evening concludes with a special awards dinner honoring artistic excellence.
Discounted group rates will be available at the W Hotel for summit attendees.