Philanthropy at BAMoH

Become Part of BAMoH’s Founding Legacy.

BAMoH is being built through the belief that spaces dedicated to Black art, culture, and creative legacy deserve permanence.

Through the generosity of supporters, BAMoH will become a place for preservation, exhibition, education, and community — creating opportunities for future generations to experience and engage with the work, stories, and contributions that continue to shape culture.

Every contribution supports the continued development of the museum and helps bring the vision of BAMoH to life.

“Some institutions are remembered for what they hold. Others are remembered for who helped build them."

We invite you to become part of the founding legacy of BAMoH.

MEMBERSHIP & IMPACT

Patronage

Each contribution directly sustains the preservation of Black American art from the South, funding museum campus development, landmark acquisitions, and the community programs that will make BAMoH possible. All memberships are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Friend

$75

per year

Support the foundational work of the museum and join our growing community of advocates.

  • Early access to seasonal digital catalogs

  • Recognition in our annual donor report

  • Members-only announcements & news

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Supporter

$250

per year

Deepen your connection with curatorial access and exclusive exhibition previews.

  • All Friend benefits

  • Quarterly curator-led virtual and in person tours on and off site

  • Members-only preview hours for all new exhibitions

  • Invitation to the annual members celebration

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Advocate

$500

per year

Become a named advocate for the museum's mission with expanded access and tangible recognition.

  • All Supporter benefits

  • Two complimentary special event passes per quarter

  • BAMoH limited-edition print edition, mailed annually

  • Acknowledgment in exhibition wall text

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Patron

$1,000

per year

Intimate access to the museum's curatorial life and institutional leadership.

  • All Advocate benefits

  • Private after-hours access events for two

  • Signed copy of our inaugural architectural vision publication

  • Recognition in all exhibition catalogs

  • Invitation to the annual Patron Appreciation Dinner

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Collector

$2,500

per year

For those who move beyond membership into genuine cultural stewardship.

  • All Patron benefits

  • Private after-hours event access for up to four guests

  • Invitation to acquisition preview briefings

  • Named listing in permanent museum documentation

  • First access to limited-edition artist collaborations

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FOUNDING CIRCLE

Legacy Giving

The following tiers represent the founding generation of BAMoH's most committed institutional supporters whose generosity shapes the museum's identity for decades to come.

Benefactor

$5,000

per year

Transformative support that shapes programming and secures lasting cultural legacy.

  • All Collector benefits

  • Permanent recognition on the Legacy Donor Wall in the foyer

  • VIP invitations to the Annual Founders' Gala

  • Exclusive studio visit organized by the BAMoH team

  • Named acknowledgment across all digital and print platforms

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Curator's Circle

$10,000

per year

Direct access to BAMoH's curatorial leadership and acquisition conversations.

  • All Benefactor benefits

  • Private curator-led tour for up to eight guests

  • Early access to acquisition announcements

  • Dedicated listing in every exhibition honor roll

  • Invitation to intimate curatorial preview dinners

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Director's Circle

$25,000

per year

Our most distinguished level of annual support for those with a founding commitment to the permanence of Black American art.

  • All Curator's Circle benefits

  • Annual private meeting with the Executive Director

  • Gallery or program naming opportunity consideration

  • Commissioned artist print exclusive to this tier

  • Invitation to join the Museum's Advisory Council

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Visionary

$50,000

per year

A rare level of generosity that shapes the museum's identity for generations including your legacy woven into the very fabric of BAMoH's founding story.

  • All Director's Circle benefits

  • Permanent named recognition in the museum's founding documents

  • Named gallery wing or major installation space

  • Seat on the Museum's Board Advisory Committee

  • Bespoke commissioned artwork in your name from a BAMoH-represented artist

  • Annual private dinner with the curatorial and executive leadership

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Legacy Founder

$100,000

per year

The highest expression of founding commitment. Legacy Founders are the cornerstone of BAMoH's existence their names inseparable from the institution's history, mission, and future.

  • All Visionary benefits

  • Founding name inscribed permanently at the museum entrance

  • Direct input on a dedicated annual acquisition in your name

  • Formal seat on BAMoH's Board of Trustees

  • Exclusive access to all future site plans and institutional strategy

  • Legacy Founder reception hosted in your honor annually

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DEDICATED FUND

Collection Acquisition & Conservation Fund

Give directly to the growth and preservation of BAMoH's permanent collection. Every dollar funds the acquisition of new works by Black artists from the South and the conservation of existing holdings for future generations.

100% of your gift is designated exclusively to art acquisition or conservation. Donors to this fund receive written acknowledgment of the specific work or conservation effort their gift supported.

Giving Level
Impact
$500
Supports framing and conservation materials for works in the collection
$1,500
Funds artist consultation, appraisal, and provenance research
$5,000
Contributes toward an emerging artist acquisition for the permanent collection
$15,000
Fully funds a mid-career artist acquisition in the donor's name
Custom Amount
Give any amount directly to the collection. 100% of your gift is designated to art acquisition or conservation

To contribute to the Collection Fund: