We’re raising $1,000 to expand our NOVA Arts & Wellness Residency for Black LGBTQ+ youth and emerging artists.

NOVA provides stipends, mentorship, mental wellness support, and public showcase opportunities.

Your Impact

Your gift helps us:

Support emerging Black LGBTQ+ artists
Provide culturally responsive art therapy
Fund public storytelling and showcase opportunities
Add one new resident artist when we hit $2,500

Our recent NOVA resident premiered her short film, led a community storytelling project, and gained her first career mentor, all because of supporters like you.

Milestones & Incentives

$1,000: Behind-the-scenes feature with a local filmmaker
$2,500: Sponsor one new NOVA artist
$5,000: Donor-only filmmaker Q&A
$7,500: Goal celebration + donor recognition

All donors are entered into a raffle for a digital spotlight + shoutout.

Give today to amplify Black LGBTQ+ stories, creativity, and healing. Every dollar brings us closer.

Giving Tuesday 2025