For fifteen years, Candela has supported artists working at the forefront of contemporary photography through exhibitions, publications, conversations, and community gatherings rooted in experimentation, storytelling, and collaboration. Whether you are an individual donor, local business, collector, or community supporter, your contribution helps ensure Candela remains a vital platform for contemporary photography and artist-driven culture.

Direct Support for Artists

$25,000 Supports all artist honorariums for the year.
$10,000 Supports artist honorariums in one of our main gallery spaces or subsidize the Candela Collection acquisition fund for the year.
$5,000 Supports artist honorariums in our small workshop gallery for the year.
$1,500 Covers one artist honorarium or travel support for a visiting artist.
$1,000 Helps bring an artist to Richmond for an artist talk.
$500 Sponsors an artist talk.

Direct Support for Publishing

$25,000 Helps fund a publishing project for a single artist or collaboration.
$10,000 Supports the design, editing, and production of an artist publication.
$5,000 Helps offset printing and material costs for an independent publishing initiative.
$1,000 Contribute to a smaller publishing initiative, such as our annual Candelar.
$500 Contribute to a smaller publishing initiative, such as an educational exhibition catalog.

Direct Support for Events & Operations

$10,000 Title sponsorship for our summer fundraiser, contributing to the long-term sustainability of an artist-focused space in Richmond.
$5,000 Sponsors a Collector Dinner chef, helping us bring emerging and internationally recognized artists to Richmond.
$2,500 Sponsors a Collector Dinner cocktail hour and supports community-centered fundraising events.
$1,000 Sponsors one of our ambitious exhibitions and helps cover installation and production costs.
$500 Supports a free artist talk, educational program, or creative community gathering, helping keep our space accessible for dialogue and exchange.

If you would like your contribution to directly support a specific program or initiative listed above, please include a note with your donation or reach out to us at info@candelaphotoarts.org. Thank you for helping us build the next chapter of Candela Photographic Arts.

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