Support a one-of-a-kind week celebrating HBCU artistry, excellence, intergenerational mentorship, and cultural exchange on Martha’s Vineyard. Sponsorship helps underwrite artist fees, student participation in CREDO, public programming, and community access to performances and events.

Elders Council: Sponsorship of $20,000 or more

Everything outlined below, plus...

Recognition as a Presenting Sponsor of the Festival
Premium logo placement on all festival promotional materials
Verbal recognition from stage during the Saturday concert
10 VIP Festival Passes
Private meet-and-greet with featured artists and leadership
Opportunity to include branded item in sponsor swag bags
Dedicated sponsor spotlight on social media
Featured story or logo placement in festival email campaign
Option to be a named sponsor of a specific program element (concert, CREDO, showcase, excursion, or student scholarship)
Personalized thank-you gift featuring COOS/HBCU Arts merchandise

Jubilee Society: Sponsorship of $5,000-$19,999

Everything outlined below, plus...

6 VIP Festival Passes
Priority logo placement on website and printed materials
Dedicated sponsor acknowledgment on social media
Inclusion in festival press materials where applicable
Recognition during festival welcome remarks
Premium swag bag

Legacy League: Sponsorship of $1,000-$4,999

4 VIP Festival Passes
Special acknowledgement in the Festival website and in printed materials
Recognition in sponsor thank-you social media post
Festival swag bag

Cornerstone Club: Sponsorship of $250-$999

2 VIP Festival Passes granting access to all festival events
Listing on festival website
Name included in printed festival materials
Recognition in collective sponsor thank-you post
Festival swag item

Valued Village: Gifts up to $249

Name listed on festival website
Recognition in collective donor listing
Digital thank-you from Castle of our Skins + HBCU Arts

All sponsorships directly support artist compensation, student participation, community programming, and the continued celebration of HBCU artistry through HBCU Arts and Castle of our Skins.

HBCU Arts on the Vineyard Summer Festival 2026