Book Sponsorship Opportunities

🎨 Sponsorship Opportunities for

Painting Inspirational Artists & Professors: The Black Male Artist Professor Series

By Ligel Lambert | Publishing August 2026 | New York City

This powerful and visually rich book uplifts the stories and scholarship of

Black male artist professors—those who lead, inspire, and transform. Your

sponsorship helps amplify their legacy while supporting art, education, and

equity.

The Book will feature the following 25 artist professors:

Ligel Lambert, Sanford Biggers, Dr. James Rolling, Jr., Kerry James Marshall, Didier William, Jacob Lawrence, William T. Williams, Robert Reed, Derrick Adams, Meleko Mokgosi, Odili Donald Odita, Dr. Sharif Bey, Richard Mayhew, Mark Thomas Gibson, Dr. Stephen Carpenter II, Charles White, Stanley Whitney, Imo Nse Imeh, Larry Walker, Nick Cave, Glenn Ligon, David Driskell, Dr. Bernard Young, Joseph Norman, and Benjamin Leroy "Ben" Wigfall.

💠 SPONSORSHIP TIERS

🏆 LEGACY SPONSOR – $25,000+

• Commissioned Original Painting
• One (1) custom 36 x 48" painting created by artist & author Ligel
• Lambert
• (A tribute piece inspired by the themes of the book or your
• organization’s mission)
• Exclusive front matter acknowledgment (“This book is made possible
• in part by…”)
• Logo on the Inside front and inside back covers of the book
• Double-page spread in the sponsor section with photo, quote, and
• narrative
• Invitation to speak or be featured at the book launch event
• 30 signed copies for your team or community outreach
• Logo and profile in press kits, event banners, and media mentions
• 6+ social media highlights and a personalized thank-you video

🥇 PLATINUM SPONSOR – $10,000+

• Full-page sponsor ad or message in the book
• Logo on the back cover of the book
• Featured sponsor profile on website and in digital press kit
• Verbal and visual recognition at events and readings
• 20 signed copies of the book
• 4 social media shout-outs
• Option to sponsor a school or college donation program

🥈 GOLD SPONSOR – $5,000

• Half-page message or advertisement in the book’s sponsor section
• Logo on event signage and on the book’s website
• 10 signed copies
• Included in press mentions and 3 social media shout-outs
• Recognition at the NYC book launch

🥉 SILVER SPONSOR – $2,500

• Quarter-page logo or statement in the sponsor section
• 5 signed copies
• 2 social media acknowledgments
• Logo on the book website and recognition in digital event materials

🔸 BRONZE SPONSOR – $1,000

• Name or logo listed in the book’s sponsor section
• 2 signed copies
• Mention in 1 social media post
• Included in the launch event thank-you list

🖤 COMMUNITY SUPPORTER – $500

• Name listed under “Community Supporters” in the book
• 1 signed copy
• Thank-you mention on the website and in the sponsor newsletter
  

✨ ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP ADD-ONS

• 🎒 Sponsor a School Book Donation Package – $1,000
• Donate 15 copies to an NYC school in your name-digital thank-you and social media post
• 🎤 Workshop or Artist Talk Sponsorship – $2,500+
• Co-branded public event or webinar hosted with Ligel Lambert
• 📖 Branded Bookmark or Insert – $500
• Custom logo and message inserted into physical book copies at events

🎯 Why Sponsor?

• Promote diversity in higher education and the arts
• Support visibility and equity for Black male artist-professors
• Align with a New York-based minority- and veteran-owned business
• Receive art, books, and media presence that reflect your brand’s
• values