Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have served as a training ground for artists of various art forms, talents, and skill sets. HBCU Arts is a summer program designed to showcase the work of students, faculty, and alumni from these institutions that continue to weave the soul of a resilient people into the present and future, keeping alive a rich cultural heritage.
Join us in Martha's Vineyard this summer as we journey from the origins of the Negro spiritual to the present-day through stories and songs of sorrow, joy, faith, and hope. This full day of events marks the beginning of an annual series to raise awareness, educate, and honor the legacy of HBCU arts and artists.
For more information about HBCU Arts email DTC.HBCUarts@gmail.com.
Mission
HBCU Arts celebrates, showcases, and promotes the artistic work of talented students, stellar faculty, and prestigious alumni from historically black colleges and universities.
HBCU Arts was developed by Dr. Jolie Rocke and is produced through Driven Theater Company 501c3 based in Houston, Texas. www.driventheater.org
All contributions supporting HBCU Arts are tax deductible through Driven Theater Company 501c3.
Scroll down for details on how to Become a Sponsor.
Schedule
Monday, August 14, 2023 - Unity Chapel, Oak Bluffs
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Spirit of the Quilt
$25 pp $80 family(4)
10 am The Quilt
Children of all ages are invited to build a collage square for a giant quilt that will be assembled and hung in the space.
11 am The Spirit
Through the art of performance we will explore how spirituals and quilts have been integral on the journey toward freedom.
*Children must be accompanied & supervised by an adult.
HBCU Arts Showcase
$30 pp
3 pm
Enjoy the artistically creative work and performance of emerging artists who are current students or recent alumni from historically black colleges and universities.
7 pm
Experience the story of Black music, which has shifted and grown from fields of the Agrarian South to international stages. The beauty of Black music resides in its tones, but its power lies in the narrative. The complex connection between literature, art, and music to the history of Black people in American culture cannot be overstated.
Members of Evolution IV are Jolie Rocke, Marques Jerrell Ruff, Brandon Boyd, & Maya Gibson.
Day Pass
$110pp
ENTRY TO ALL EVENTS
10 am Spirit of the Quilt
3 pm. HBCU Arts Showcase
7pm. CONCERT
includes preferred seating, reception, & swag bag
BECOME A SPONSOR
Elders Council
$20,000 or more
* Join the artist(s)/director(s) for dinner
* 30-second video ad on webpage & social media sites
* Marketing materials displayed at event
* Logo on webpage, social media shout outs
* Full Page ad in program
* Framed cast poster
* Box of notecards w/original design by EdJohnetta Miller
* 20 VIP Day Pass (w/VIP seating, reception, & swag bag)
Choice of:
A - Custom designed 60-minute performance by Jolie Rocke at a location of your choice (travel not included)
B - Framed artwork by EdJohnetta Miller, Textile Artist
C - Framed artwork by Earlie Hudnall, Jr., Photographer
Jubilee Society
$5,000 to $19,999
* Marketing materials displayed at event
* Logo on webpage, social media shout outs
* Full Page ad in program
* Framed cast poster
* Box of notecards w/original design by EdJohnetta Miller
* 10 VIP Day Pass (w/VIP seating, reception, & swag bag)
Legacy League
$1,000 to $4,999
* Logo on webpage, social media shout outs,
* Half-page ad in program
* 6 VIP Day Pass (w/VIP seating, reception, & swag bag)
Cornerstone Club
$250 to $999
* Name on webpage and in program
* 2 VIP Day Pass (w/VIP seating, reception, & swag bag)
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