On October 26, 2018, join the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art for the premiere event celebrating the dynamic diverse arts of Africa at the third annual African Art Awards Dinner.
For the past two years, the museum has honored the brightest lights in the arts and arts philanthropy at a black-tie dinner held right on the iconic National Mall. This year, we are proud to announce that we will present awards to the incredible artists Edson Chagas and Wangechi Mutu. We will also be presenting an award to philanthropic honoree, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This year’s awards dinner will feature Touria El Glaoui as our guest speaker and Kwame Onwuachi as our guest chef.”
Partner with us for our third annual African Art Awards Dinner, where we will envision the future of art while supporting the vital field of Africa’s arts globally. Opportunities to enjoy the event with artists and meet our honorees will make this an extraordinary experience for you and your guests or employees.
We want to find craft the perfect sponsorship program that works for you or your organization. If you are interested in sponsoring this truly unique black-tie evening, please contact our offices at nmafaawards@si.edu or 202.633.3773. We look forward to hearing from you.
Tickets and Premium Packages
Patron of the Arts Sponsor ($75,000)
Click for Benefits- Two (2) superior tables for twenty (20) total guests
- Opportunity to host an artist at each of your tables
- Opportunity to speak at the event
- Patron of the Arts recognition at Awards Dinner and on all signage, press, and promotional materials
- Inclusion as the Patron of the Arts in Awards Dinner video
- Name recognition in museum pavilion for one (1) year
- Custom museum tour with private look behind-the-scenes
- Opportunity to host the director or curator to speak with your employees or acquaintances
- Opportunity to host one (1) private event at the museum for your business (does not include direct costs)
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our African contemporary women artists’ exhibition, slated for spring 2019, and invitation to opening event
Visionary Circle ($50,000)
Click for Benefits- One (1) premium table for ten (10) people
- Visionary Circle recognition at Awards Dinner and on all signage, press, and promotional materials
- Name recognition in museum pavilion for one (1) year
- Custom museum tour with private look behind the scenes
- Opportunity to host a curator to speak with your employees or acquaintances
Artists’ Circle ($25,000)
Click for Benefits- One (1) reserved table for ten (10) people
- Opportunity to host an artist at your table
- Artists’ Circle recognition at Awards Dinner and on all signage, press, and promotional materials
- Name recognition in museum pavilion for one (1) year
Collectors’ Circle ($10,000)
Click for Benefits- Four (4) awards dinner tickets with preferred seating
- One (1) Sponsor-an-Artist ticket to be given to contemporary artist (recipient to be determined by museum)
- Collectors’ Sponsor recognition at Awards Dinner and on all signage, press, and promotional materials
- Name recognition in museum pavilion for one (1) year
Director’s Circle ($5,000)
Click for Benefits- Two (2) awards dinner tickets with preferred seating
- Director’s Circle recognition at Awards Dinner and on all signage, press, and promotional materials
- Name recognition in museum pavilion for one (1) year
Friends’ Circle ($1,000)
Click for Benefits- One (1) Awards Dinner ticket with preferred seating
- Friends’ Circle recognition at Awards Dinner and on all signage, press, and promotional materials
- Name recognition in museum pavilion for one (1) year
Unable to attend? Sponsor-an-Artist Ticket ($1,000)
Click for Benefits- One (1) Awards Dinner ticket to be given to a contemporary artist (recipient to be determined by museum)
- 100% tax-deductible
- Name recognition in museum pavilion for one (1) year
