BlackStar’s inaugural Luminary Gala — honoring Black, Brown, and Indigenous luminaries in the field of art, film, and creative culture.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, entertainment, and dancing; including the presentation of the 2023 BlackStar Luminary Awards.
The Gala is BlackStar’s premiere fundraising event, supporting a suite of year-round cultural programming that provides Black, Brown, and Indigenous artists with the resources, support, and shine they need to thrive.
The Luminary Awards — previously handed out at the annual film festival — honor individuals and collectives for their contributions as artists and cultural workers. Past award recipients include: Mira Nair (2022), Menelik Shabazz (2021), Marcia Smith (2019), Ava DuVernay (2017), Julie Dash (2016), RZA (2014), and Howard University Film Program (2013).
Constellation:
$50,000
- • 15 tickets to Cocktail Hour + Benefit Program
- • Name and Logo on Digital and Printed Materials
- • Prominent Name + Logo Recognition onsite
- • 10 All-Access Passes to BlackStar Film Festival 2024
Beacon:
$25,000
- • Table sponsorship (10 tickets to Cocktail Hour + Benefit Program)
- • Name and Logo on Digital and Printed Materials
- • Visible Name + Logo Recognition onsite
- • 6 All-Access Passes to BlackStar Film Festival 2024
Gleam:
$10,000
- • 6 tickets to Cocktail Hour + Benefit Program
- • Name and Logo on Digital and Printed Materials
- • Visible Name + Logo recognition onsite
- • 4 All-Access Passes to BlackStar Film Festival 2024
Glow:
$5,000
- • 4 tickets to Cocktail Hour + Benefit Program
- • Name and Logo on Digital and Printed Materials
- • 2 All-Access Passes to BlackStar Film Festival 2024
Blaze:
$2,500
- • 2 tickets to Cocktail Hour + Benefit Program
- • Name and Logo on Digital and Printed Materials
- • 2 Virtual Passes to BlackStar Film Festival 2024
Shine:
$1,000
- • 1 ticket to Cocktail Hour + Benefit Program
- • Name on Digital Materials
- • 1 Virtual Pass to BlackStar Film Festival 2024
If you or your business are interested in sponsoring by purchasing a full table please contact Michele Pierson at [email protected]. More information about sponsorship opportunities can be found here.
Where
The W Hotel
The Great Room
Fifth Floor
1439 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
When
December 4
6-10PM
Cocktail Hour: 6-7PM
Benefit Program & Dinner: 7-10PM
Honorees
COMING SOON
Gala Host Committee
- Anjali Kumar, Founder, Slightly Reserved (Co-chair)
- Errin Haines, Founding Mother and Editor at Large for The 19th (Co-chair)
- Jason Ray, CEO, Zenith Wealth Partners (Co-chair)
- Alexis Rosenzweig, Entertainment Manager
- Anne Ishii, Executive Director, Asian Arts Initiative
- Deesha Philyaw, Author
- Isaac Ewell, Founder & Creative Director at Onehunted
- James Claiborne, SVP of Exhibitions and Programs, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
- Lauren Jane Holland, Agent, Creative Artists Agency
- Lindsey Scannapieco, Managing Partner, Scout
- Michelle Trotter
- Noura Erakat, American activist
- Tarana Burke, Founder, 'me too' International