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, public programming, community engagement activities, and accessible performances that connect island residents and visitors with outstanding artists from across the HBCU community and beyond.

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 complimentary tickets to our August 1st opening concert, Blacknificently Divine at Union Chapel
8 VIP Reception invitations (with guests)
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 sponsor a specific program element (concert, showcase, reception, artist residency activities, or community engagement event)
Personalized thank-you gift featuring HBCU Arts and Castle of our Skins merchandise

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

Everything outlined below, plus...

6 complimentary tickets to our August 1st opening concert, Blacknificently Divine at Union Chapel
6 VIP Reception invitations
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

Thank you to Jubilee Society sponsors: American Composers Forum, Anonymous, and Roxann Chargois Thomas.

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

Exclusive access to our VIP Reception on Monday, August 3rd from 4-6pm at West Tisbury Inn for you and up to two guests
4 complimentary tickets to our August 1st opening concert, Blacknificently Divine at Union Chapel
Special acknowledgement in the Festival website and in printed materials
Recognition in sponsor thank-you social media post
Festival swag bag

Thank you to Legacy League sponsors: Amistad Center for the Arts, Black Man Lab, Patricc Fortiori, Dr. Jolie Rocke

Cornerstone Club: Sponsorship of $250-$999

Exclusive access to our VIP Reception on Monday, August 3rd from 4-6pm at West Tisbury Inn
2 complimentary tickets to our August 1st opening concert, Blacknificently Divine at Union Chapel
Listing on festival website
Name included in printed festival materials
Recognition in collective sponsor thank-you post
Festival swag item

Thank you to Cornerstone Club sponsors: Dr. Michael & Pam Walters, Carman Funeral Home, Mawuli Davis, Josie Daniels, Kiana Caleb, Angela Griffin, Françoise Deristel-Leger, and Diane Reece & Eric Botts

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

Thank you to Valued Village sponsors: Hazel Edwards, Betsy Huntley, Gwynne Wilcox, Brent Henry, Elsa Jones, Linda Morris, Vince & Lynne Toye, Mason Dorsey, Deborah Collins, Nichole M Benton, Shannon Holder, Sache Marshall, Natasha Sainvius, Kat Becker, Elsa Jones, Suzanne Robinson, Leslie Asllani, Pamela Augustine-Jefferson, and Illene Thompson

Sponsor Impact

All sponsorships directly support artist compensation, public programming, community engagement initiatives, venue and production expenses, and the continued celebration of HBCU artistry through HBCU Arts and Castle of our Skins.

HBCU Arts on the Vineyard Summer Festival 2026

August 1st-6th on Martha's Vineyard