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BlackStar Luminary Gala 2023

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).

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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.

 

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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