Book Sponsorship Opportunities

🎨 Sponsorship Opportunities for Painting Inspirational Artists & Professors: The Black Male Artist Professor Series

Paintings by Ligel Lambert | Publishing August/September 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.

Book Description:

Paintings of Inspirational Artists & Professors: The Black Male Artist-Professor Series is a richly illustrated collection of portrait paintings, essays, and educational resources celebrating twenty-five distinguished Black male artist-professors whose contributions to visual art, education, scholarship, mentorship, and leadership have profoundly shaped the cultural and educational landscape of the United States. Created by visual artist, professor, and author Ligel Lambert between 2023 and 2026, this publication honors individuals whose influence extends far beyond their artistic achievements to the generations they have inspired through teaching, research, service, and creative practice.

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.

Essay contributions by Ligel Lambert, Dr. Judith M. Burton, Dr. Wanda B. Knight, Dr. B. Stephen Carpenter II, Kyle M. Robertson, Dr. Stephen C. Newbold, Jr., Dr. Nicole P. Johnson, Dr. Brittany L. Myburgh, Dr. Zerric Clinton, Téa Chai Beer, Theresa Clowes, Dr. Mary Soylu, and Hopeton St. Clair Hibbert, Jr. provide additional scholarly insight into the significance of the series.

Drawing inspiration from Fauvism, Geometric Abstraction, Abstract Expressionism, and Symbolism, the portraits employ vibrant color, expressive mark-making, geometric structure, and symbolic imagery to convey each subject's character, accomplishments, and educational legacy. Accompanied by twenty-five educational posters derived from the series, this volume serves as both a visual archive and a tribute, preserving and celebrating the enduring impact of Black male artist-professors whose work continues to inspire, educate, and transform communities across generations.

ISBNs:

Paperback: 979-8-9966989-1-2    | eBook: 979-8-9966989-0-5

Hardback: 979-8-9966989-2-9

First Edition, 2026

Published by Studio Art Books Publishing | New York, New York, USA

www.studioartbookspublishing.com | Info@studioartbookspublishing.com

Featured Visual Artist & Editor: Ligel Lambert

Book Cover Design by TAL DESIGNZ

Cover Image by Ligel Lambert

Copyright © 2026 by Ligel Lambert. All rights reserved.

For information regarding permissions, subsidiary rights, special editions, or bulk purchases, please contact Studio Art Books Publishing through the website or email listed above.

💠 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 for mentioning 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, a digital thank-you, and a 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