Art Melanated Traveling Exhibitions
Art That Travels. Stories That Remain.
The Art Melanated Impact Fund
Empower Artists. Strengthen Community. Shape the Future.
United States
- $10,881 raised of $35,000 goal
- 23 donations
- 45 days left
Fiscally Sponsored by Fractured Atlas
Art Melanated is entering a powerful chapter, and we’re inviting you to help shape what comes next. Your gift supports two landmark February programs: the SAVAGE Emerging Artist Competition and the Black Art Empowerment Summit, as well as the year-round work we do to champion Black artists and expand access to the arts.
From supporting artists to attend the summit, to shipping and travel support, to funding panel discussions, workshops, and essential filming and production needs, your contribution directly impacts the cultural landscape we’re building together.
When you support this campaign, you’re doing more than backing an event, you are investing in artists, empowering community, and fueling a movement rooted in creativity, access, and possibility.
Together, we can shape a future where emerging voices are nurtured, celebrated, and given the platform they deserve.
Rewards
Community Builder
Donate $250.00 or more
Amount is fully tax-deductible.
Your gift strengthens the foundation of our artist programs and supports both February events. You’re helping create access, opportunity, and a more inclusive arts ecosystem.
- Early access to SAVAGE digital exhibition catalog
- Invitation to the SAVAGE pre or post Party
- Name listed on the Art Melanated website
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Supporter
Donate $100.00 or more
Amount over $5.00 is tax-deductible.
Your gift helps lay the groundwork for our February programming and supports the artists we’re uplifting this season.
Benefits:
Benefits:
- Name listed as a supporter on the Art Melanated website for the month of February
- Limited-edition SAVAGE postcard
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Arts Patron
Donate $500.00 or more
Amount over $150.00 is tax-deductible.
You help underwrite essential needs for the SAVAGE Competition and the Summit, supporting artists through materials, programming, and access.
Benefits:
- All Community Builder benefits
- Private virtual studio visit with an Art Melanated artist
- Summit Swag Box
- Access to the VIP Green Room during SAVAGE opening exhibition
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Cultural Supporter
Donate $1,000.00 or more
Amount over $250.00 is tax-deductible.
Your generosity helps fund artist stipends, exhibition materials, and core production needs for both events. This tier introduces access to select SAVAGE experiences.
Benefits:
- All Arts Patron benefits
- Early access to the digital SAVAGE exhibition catalog
- Invitation to the SAVAGE pre or post Party
- Invitation to the SAVAGE Founders Dinner
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Vision Partner
Donate $2,500.00 or more
Amount over $500.00 is tax-deductible.
A leadership contribution that directly supports artist honorariums, judges’ fees, panelist travel, and production costs for both events — with meaningful SAVAGE and Summit access.
- All Vision Partner benefits
- Art Melanated Gold Membership (value: $333)
- Signed limited-edition print exclusive to this tier
- Invitation to the SAVAGE Founders Dinner
- VIP access to the Finalist Exhibition on February 14
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SAVAGE Circle
Donate $5,000.00 or more
Amount over $550.00 is tax-deductible.
You help drive the success of both landmark February events. This tier supports travel, accommodations, facilitators, production teams, and expanded artist access, while offering deep engagement with SAVAGE finalists.
- All Vision Partner benefits
- Recognition as sponsor of one the SAVAGE finalist’s award package
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Legacy Builder
Donate $10,000.00 or more
Amount over $550.00 is tax-deductible.
- All Savage Circle benefits
- "Presented by" Naming rights for the 2025 “Best in Show” SAVAGE Award
- On-stage acknowlegement during SAVAGE awards presentation
- On-stage acknowlegement during Black Art Empowerment Summit
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Cultural Vanguard
Donate $25,000.00 or more
Amount over $1,000.00 is tax-deductible.
This is a catalytic leadership gift. Your support fortifies the entire February initiative, from artist stipends and programming to production, travel, and community engagement, allowing us to deliver these experiences at their highest level.
Benefits:
- Naming: Exclusive title naming rights to Grand Prize (“The SAVAGE Grand Prize presented by “You”)
- Fund the $10,000 Grand Prize for the winning artist
- Recognition as a cultural vanguard for the entire February slate (SAVAGE + Summit)
- VIP invites for every event we are hosting in Feb.
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes studio tour with one of our featured artists
- Special acknowledgment at the summit and SAVAGE competition
- Reserved seating and VIP access for both events
- VIP Swag Box
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