Our mission is to bring together unique thinkers from across the world to live and create work in West Africa. We provide a platform for these artists to engage with cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary creative processes, building new global discourses about what Africa means today. Your donations make possible the Black Rock Senegal program and your support brings our mission to life.
We are thrilled to share our new partnership with Kehinde Wiley to launch a line of limited edition merchandise whose proceeds support Black Rock Senegal initiatives. Available exclusively at www.kehindewileyshop.com.
JOIN THE FRIENDS OF BLACK ROCK
Suuf | “Sand” in Wolof
Annual dues are $1,000 for an individual or $1,500 for dual, a portion of which is tax-deductible
Through access to galleries, studio visits, and curated tours, the Suuf group has the opportunity to get to know and support the artists who are part of the Black Rock residency program, and to follow their practice beyond their time in Dakar. Members receive invitations to events and programs in the US, an annual report about the Foundation’s impact, and are recognized on the Black Rock Global arts website.
Odò | “River” in Yoruba
Annual dues are $5,000 for an individual or $6,000 for dual, a portion of which is tax-deductible
The Odò group unlocks a new level of insider access to the Black Rock community, actively supporting artists from Africa and from african descent and the cultural exchanges that take place in our residency program. Members receive all previously listed benefits, as well as reports documenting the trips, research, and practices developed by artists while in Dakar. Odò members enjoy 20% off on purchases from the Kehinde Wiley Shop. They also receive access to our residency program and are welcome for studio visits.
Daanaka-dun | “Peninsula” in Wolof
Annual dues are $10,000 for an individual or $12,000 for dual, a portion of which is tax-deductible
Members of our Daanka-dun group are recognized as one of Black Rock’s most important sources of support. They enjoy a broad range of special programming and receive all previously listed benefits, as well as travel opportunities, such as invitations to the opening of the Calabar (Nigeria) campus and invitations to the special projects organized by Black Rock around the Dakar Biennale.
Okuta | “Rock” in Yoruba
Annual dues are $20,000 for an individual or $25,000 for dual, a portion of which is tax-deductible
Named after the volcanic rocks found in front of the residency campus in Dakar, our Foundation also pays homage to its Founder’s Yoruba heritage with this distinguished group of philanthropists interested in exploring the meaning of Africa today through the arts. Members of the Okuta group receive all previously listed benefits, can arrange private tours and before- or after-hours visits of Black Rock exhibitions at their convenience, and participate in intimate gatherings with Black Rock’s Founder, Kehinde Wiley.
Your contribution directly supports Black Global Arts Foundation’s programming and our artists-in-residence. Your support at any level has a meaningful impact on our programming, allowing us to provide artist travel grants, support production costs for artists while in residence, and create impactful programming for our growing alumni community.
