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Patron Giving
Organized by Art Melanated
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Deadline: Feb 28, 2026 11:59 pm
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Feb 28, 2026 9:00 am - Feb 28, 2026 4:00 pm
About
Support the Future of Black Art: Sponsor Artists to Attend the Summit
The Black Art Empowerment Summit is built to be an inclusive space where emerging artists can learn, connect, and grow. Your support helps ensure that talented artists, many of whom would not be able to attend otherwise, can be part of this transformative day.
Why Sponsor Artists?
Your generosity opens doors. By sponsoring artist participation, you’re investing directly in the next wave of cultural leaders, giving them access to conversations, mentorship, and a community that can shape their careers for years to come.
What Your Sponsorship Supports:
Artist Passes: Full access to panels, sessions, and networking opportunities.
Access & Inclusion: Offsetting essential costs so artists can attend without financial barriers.
Professional Development: Exposure to industry leaders, collectors, and opportunities for future collaboration.
Your support helps create a platform where Black artists can learn, share their stories, and continue to push the culture forward. Together, we’re building a vibrant and empowering ecosystem for the next generation.
What are the levels
| Custom | Any Amount |
| Community Contributor | $25.00 Your support helps strengthen the foundation of the Summit, ensuring we can provide essential resources, hospitality, and a welcoming environment for all who attend. |
| Artist Ally | $50.00 Your contribution expands access for emerging artists, helping us create an inclusive space where they can learn, connect, and feel supported throughout the Summit experience. |
| Artist Access Sponsor | $100.00 You help underwrite an artist’s ability to attend the Summit, giving them the opportunity to engage in transformative conversations and connect with a thriving community of creatives and collectors. |
| Friend of the Arts | $250.00 Helps sponsor emerging artists to attend the Summit, giving them access to a full day of conversations designed to empower their creative and professional journey. Name listed on the Summit website (Supporters section) |
| Arts Supporter | $500.00 Your support expands access for multiple artists, ensuring they can join the Summit community and benefit from panels, networking, and a day of shared learning. Name listed on the Summit website Name included in the printed program |
| Champion | $1000.00 Your contribution supports both artist access and the core costs of producing the Summit , from honorariums to panelist transportation and essential production needs. Includes: 1 complimentary Summit ticket. Reserved seating for one. Name listed on website + printed program. Recognition at the summit. |
About the event
The Black Art Empowerment Summit is a transformative one-day convening created to amplify the voices, ownership, and influence of Black artists, collectors, and art professionals. Through dynamic panels, intentional networking, and cultural exchange, the summit equips attendees with tools to thrive in the business of art while fostering a more equitable and representative art ecosystem.
Taking place February 28th, 2026, during LA Art Week, this one-day event is a must-attend gathering for artists, collectors, curators, cultural leaders, and advocates of the Black arts movement.
The day culminates with our signature Awards Dinner, an elegant evening honoring trailblazers who have made significant contributions to the world of Black art. The dinner will also spotlight the winners of our Emerging Artist Competition, whose works will be on view throughout the summit. It’s an inspiring night of celebration, recognition, and connection—with art, culture, and community at the center.
You don’t want to miss this.
The Summit Day Pass includes access to continental breakfast and networking check-in, four dynamic sessions, and a catered lunch (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM).
The evening continues with our Awards Dinner, beginning with a pre-dinner cocktail hour at 7:00 PM, followed by the main event at 8:00 PM. Awards Dinner ticket holders will also receive entry to the exclusive After Party.
Please note: Tickets for the Summit and Awards Dinner must be purchased separately.
