The HBCU Arts™ mission is to empower artists, showcase artistic excellence, and preserve cultural vibrancy.
Schedule & Ticketing
HBCU ARTS Festival 2023 - Monday, August 14th
Union Chapel, 55 Narragansett Avenue, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts ***CLICK PHOTO to purchase Eventbrite tickets***
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.
MasterClass Series hosted by CAAPA
free
1:30 pm
CAAPA’s MasterClass Series “Brings Color to the Classics!” The exciting view into the fine tuning of the vocal instrument will showcase Angela Renée Simpson as the MusicMaster refining the talents of two HBCU students.
Artist 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.
4:30 pm
Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts (CAAPA) has an exciting line-up of arts industry professionals who will discuss the critical need for resources, opportunity, and connections specifically targeted to the HBCU population. Moderated by Rachel Hemphill-Dickson, actor & director.
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.
Featuring the artistry of Jolie Rocke, soprano & Maya Gibson, orator.
Festival Day Pass
$110pp
ENTRY TO ALL EVENTS
10 am Spirit of the Quilt
3 pm Artist Showcase
4:30pm Panel Discussion
7pm CONCERT
9pm VIP Reception (off-site)
includes preferred seating &swag bag
BECOME A SPONSOR
Patron Panel
$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 and name on website & social media platforms
* Full Page ad in program
* Framed cast poster
* Box of notecards w/original design by EdJohnetta Miller
* 20 VIP Festival Day Pass (w/VIP seating, reception, & swag bag)
Choice of:
A - 60-minute performance by Jolie Rocke to a location of your choice
(travel expenses not included)
B - Framed artwork by Ed Johnetta Miller, Textile Artist
Curator Council
$5,000 to $19,999
* Marketing materials displayed at event
* Logo and name on website & social media platforms
* Full Page ad in program
* Framed cast poster
* Box of notecards w/original design by Ed Johnetta Miller
* 10 VIP Festival Day Pass (w/VIP seating, reception, & swag bag)
Collector Club
$1,000 to $4,999
* Logo and name on website & social media platforms
* Half-page ad in program
* 6 VIP Festival Day Pass (w/VIP seating, reception, & swag bag)
Artist Allies
$250 to $999
* Name listed on website & social media platforms
* 2 VIP Festival Day Pass w/VIP seating, reception, & swag bag
Cultivators
any amount
* Name listed on website & social media platforms
* Event swag bag
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