Buckham (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating as Buckham Gallery and Buckham Fine Arts Project) needs your help.
The Buckham Fine Arts Project was founded in 1984 by a group of Flint-area artists, who sought to fulfill the city’s need for a local exhibition and performance venue that would direct its creative attention to presenting ambitious work. After the inception of its cooperative membership, Buckham Gallery mounted its first exhibition in May of 1984.
41 years later we are still committed to our vision to support and nurture artists, build community and inclusivity, while challenging our audience to engage with art in new ways. We grow in this vision with programing such as:
- Contemporary Art Exhibitions, in depth artist conversations, and shipping support for exhibiting artists
- Buckham at Karmanos
- Writer In Residence
- Cider & Slides events
- On Screen
- Student Internships
- Flint’s Emerging Artist Fellowship with University of Michigan- Flint
- Plus community favorites like Flint’s ARTWALK and Buckham’s B.Y.O.C.
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Through these programs, Buckham acts as a thoughtful voice that strives to inspire local art-lovers and to provoke artists, thinkers, and collectors from outside the area to engage with Flint. We need your help to fulfill our vision for our 41st Season!
Through our Arts Collective of 33 imaginative artists, writers, and professionals, Board of Directors and dedicated staff, we are inspired to serve our community and the artists we feature. With your support, we will be able to continue better than ever.
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"At Buckham we strive to deliver high quality, thought provoking, beautiful, provocative and powerful contemporary art to our Flint community. This provides opportunities to reflect on ourselves, our community, our culture and the many issues that are important to us and the world. It is part of a crucial cultural dialogue. That is why it is so vital that we uplift, show up and support contemporary visual art and artists in this city. " | ||||
Buckham Gallery Exhibition Sponsors
Buckham Gallery contributes to the cultural landscape in our region by exhibiting innovative, contemporary art and by providing our community with opportunities to deeply engage with those sometimes challenging exhibitions through accessible programming and enlightening presentations. Buckham strives to present work not already available through other local venues by bringing artists to Flint from across the country and by fostering a dialogue between those artists and the issues explored by local creators.
2024 - 2025 features a carefully planned exhibition season and supplemental programming that examines current artistic and intellectual issues and will encompass a wide array of artistic content, subject matter, media, and methods.
2024 - 2025 Exhibition Season Sponsor - $25,000+
40th Anniversary Season Sponsors provide much appreciated stability for Buckham Gallery’s ambitious programming. In return, Buckham rolls out the red carpet for their benefactor! The season sponsorship runs October 2024 through September 20245, during which time Buckham Gallery will present 10 carefully curated exhibitions. These ten exhibitions include two small groups, two large groups, 17 solo artist presentations and three national juried exhibitions.
Single Exhibition Sponsor has the chance to support the exhibition of their choice. The 2024 - 2025 Exhibition Season has ten presentations to choose from, each installation lasts 4 to 5 weeks.
National Juried Exhibition Sponsor - $4,000+
National Juried Exhibition Sponsor has the chance to support the juried exhibition of their choice. The 2024 - 2025 Exhibition Season has four (4) presentations to choose from, each installation lasts 4 to 5 weeks ( Brown Bag November 8 - December 7, 2024 , Snap December 13, 2024 - January 11, 2025, Eros & Thanatos January 17 - February 15, 2025 or Psychological Landscapes June 13 - July 12, 2025).
2024 - 2025 features a carefully planned exhibition season and supplemental programming that examines current artistic and intellectual issues and will encompass a wide array of artistic content, subject matter, media, and methods.
2024 - 2025 Exhibition Season Sponsor - $25,000+
40th Anniversary Season Sponsors provide much appreciated stability for Buckham Gallery’s ambitious programming. In return, Buckham rolls out the red carpet for their benefactor! The season sponsorship runs October 2024 through September 20245, during which time Buckham Gallery will present 10 carefully curated exhibitions. These ten exhibitions include two small groups, two large groups, 17 solo artist presentations and three national juried exhibitions.
- Exhibition Season Sponsors are promoted prominently in the physical gallery, website, press releases, social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and physical postcards and exhibition programming throughout the year, by either logo or name. Logo will also be featured in the Gallery vestibule.
- Exhibition Season Sponsors are also recognized prominently on Buckham’s e-blast newsletters and Annual Report, by logo or name.
- Sponsors receive exclusive private preview events, for you and your guests, before each show opening. This event includes a private tour of the exhibition with the Executive Director and Artists (when possible). Ten private events, up to 40 guests each.
- Invitations to all events (artist talks, Writer In Residence and literary events, and more)
- Vintage inspired Buckham T-shirts (up to 25)
Single Exhibition Sponsor has the chance to support the exhibition of their choice. The 2024 - 2025 Exhibition Season has ten presentations to choose from, each installation lasts 4 to 5 weeks.
- Single Exhibition Sponsor will be promoted prominently in the physical gallery, website, press release, social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and physical postcard and exhibition programming as relates to their exhibition.
- Exhibition Sponsors are also recognized on Buckham’s e-blast newsletters and Annual Report.
- Sponsors receive a private preview event, for you and your guests, before the show opens or during the exhibition period. This event includes a private tour of the exhibition with the Executive Director and Artists (when possible). One private event, up to 20 guests.
- Invitations to all events (artist talks, Cider & Slides, Open Mic, WIR event)
- Vintage inspired Buckham T-shirts (up to 4)
National Juried Exhibition Sponsor - $4,000+
National Juried Exhibition Sponsor has the chance to support the juried exhibition of their choice. The 2024 - 2025 Exhibition Season has four (4) presentations to choose from, each installation lasts 4 to 5 weeks ( Brown Bag November 8 - December 7, 2024 , Snap December 13, 2024 - January 11, 2025, Eros & Thanatos January 17 - February 15, 2025 or Psychological Landscapes June 13 - July 12, 2025).
- National Juried Exhibition Sponsor will be promoted prominently in the physical gallery, website, press release, social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and physical postcard and exhibition programming as relates to their exhibition. Exhibition Sponsors are also recognized on Buckham’s eblast newsletters and Annual Report.
- Sponsors receive a private preview event, for you and your guests, before the show opens or during the exhibition period. This event includes a private tour of the exhibition with the Executive Director and Artists (when possible). One private event, up to 20 guests.
- Invitations to all events (artist talks, WIR Publication Release & more)
- Vintage inspired Buckham T-shirts (up to 4)
2023-2024 Exhibition Season Schedule
Event Sponsorship
Flint’s ARTWALK Sponsor - $500 each (up to $5,000 for 12 events)
Sponsor this beloved community event at Buckham Gallery! Flint’s ARTWALK is hosted every second Friday from 6 to 9 PM. ARTWALK Sponsorships enable Buckham Gallery to provide refreshments for visitors.
B.Y.O.C. - Build Your Own Collection - Exhibition, Fundraiser Event and PARTY!B.Y.O.C. is a two day exhibition with a fundraising event to support Buckham Fine Arts Project. All Artwork will be for sale with a maximum value of $500. All artwork sales will be split 50/50 with artists and Buckham. The event will be “cash and carry” allowing collectors to take their art home. Join the fun and watch the artworks fly off the wall!
Main Event: March 28, 2025
VIP Early Entry: 5 to 6 PM, with sparkling wine toast
General Admission: 6 - 9 PM
B.Y.O.C. Sponsorship Levels:
B: $1,000- Includes six (6) B.Y.O.C. VIP Early Entry Tickets, reserved Bar Table during B.Y.O.C. event, 2 additional drink tickets per person, and Inner Circle membership which includes: invitation to talks, lectures, and members only events, recognition in newsletters, Annual Report and website, 20% off Gallery Shop**, a limited edition print by a Buckham Collective Artist, and more!
Y: $500- Includes four (4) B.Y.O.C. VIP Early Entry Tickets, 2 additional drink tickets per person, and Inner Circle membership which includes: invitation to talks, lectures, and members only events, recognition in newsletters, Annual Report and website, 20% off Gallery Shop**, a limited edition print by a Buckham Collective Artist, and more!
O: $250- Includes 4-6 General Admission B.Y.O.C. Tickets, 2 additional drink tickets per person, and Associate Household membership which includes: invitation to talks, lectures, and members only events, recognition in newsletters, Annual Report and website, 15% off Gallery Shop**
C: $150 - Includes 4 General Admission B.Y.O.C. Tickets, and Friend Household membership which includes: invitation to talks, lectures, and members only events, recognition in newsletters, Annual Report and website, 10% off Gallery Shop**
Music Lover Sponsor - $150+ each event
Buckham loves to support our regional musicians too! This sponsorship provides funds for musicians to create atmosphere and entertainment at Buckham’s receptions and other events.
Sponsor this beloved community event at Buckham Gallery! Flint’s ARTWALK is hosted every second Friday from 6 to 9 PM. ARTWALK Sponsorships enable Buckham Gallery to provide refreshments for visitors.
- 12 sponsorships available, each $500
- ARTWALK Sponsors are promoted prominently in the physical gallery, website, press release, social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn). Sponsors are also recognized on Buckham’s eblast newsletters and Annual Report.
- Our beverage volunteers would be happy to wear a shirt promoting your company during ARTWALK. (Shirts must be provided)
- ARTWALK Sponsors receive invitations to possible preview events, for you and your guests, before the show opens. This event may include a private tour of the exhibition with the Executive Director and Artists (when possible). One event, up to 20 guests.
- Invitations to any events coordinating with ARTWALK
- Vintage inspired Buckham T-shirts (up to 2)
B.Y.O.C. - Build Your Own Collection - Exhibition, Fundraiser Event and PARTY!B.Y.O.C. is a two day exhibition with a fundraising event to support Buckham Fine Arts Project. All Artwork will be for sale with a maximum value of $500. All artwork sales will be split 50/50 with artists and Buckham. The event will be “cash and carry” allowing collectors to take their art home. Join the fun and watch the artworks fly off the wall!
Main Event: March 28, 2025
VIP Early Entry: 5 to 6 PM, with sparkling wine toast
General Admission: 6 - 9 PM
B.Y.O.C. Sponsorship Levels:
B: $1,000- Includes six (6) B.Y.O.C. VIP Early Entry Tickets, reserved Bar Table during B.Y.O.C. event, 2 additional drink tickets per person, and Inner Circle membership which includes: invitation to talks, lectures, and members only events, recognition in newsletters, Annual Report and website, 20% off Gallery Shop**, a limited edition print by a Buckham Collective Artist, and more!
Y: $500- Includes four (4) B.Y.O.C. VIP Early Entry Tickets, 2 additional drink tickets per person, and Inner Circle membership which includes: invitation to talks, lectures, and members only events, recognition in newsletters, Annual Report and website, 20% off Gallery Shop**, a limited edition print by a Buckham Collective Artist, and more!
O: $250- Includes 4-6 General Admission B.Y.O.C. Tickets, 2 additional drink tickets per person, and Associate Household membership which includes: invitation to talks, lectures, and members only events, recognition in newsletters, Annual Report and website, 15% off Gallery Shop**
C: $150 - Includes 4 General Admission B.Y.O.C. Tickets, and Friend Household membership which includes: invitation to talks, lectures, and members only events, recognition in newsletters, Annual Report and website, 10% off Gallery Shop**
Music Lover Sponsor - $150+ each event
Buckham loves to support our regional musicians too! This sponsorship provides funds for musicians to create atmosphere and entertainment at Buckham’s receptions and other events.
- Music Lover Sponsors are promoted prominently in the physical gallery, website, press release, social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
- Sponsors are also recognized on Buckham’s e-blast newsletters and Annual Report.
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"The Buckham Fine Arts Project is a vibrant part of the cultural dialogue in Genesee County and has been for the past nearly 40 years. When I first moved to Flint, I heard from other artists and community members that Buckham was the place to see great art-- things that you couldn't see at other galleries and museums. I made a point to go and see their shows each month, and years later I was thrilled to become involved with the organization. That delight and wonder that I felt initially, where each month I could go and discover something different that would challenge me, inspire me, or push me to confront some sort of beautiful or terrible truth, is still there. I tell anyone who will listen that Buckham Gallery is the place to see excellent art, whether it's from regionally or nationally recognized artists, and each exhibit that we present still reinforces that for me. I believe that this is an incredible resource for the Flint community and absolutely necessary for our cultural landscape." |
Special Projects
BFAP: Writer In Residence - $25 - $3,000+
Become a WIR Friend (donation of $25 - $99), WIR Sponsor ($100 - $1000), or WIR Corporate ($1,000 - $3,000) of WIR artists and their publications. The selected literary artist receives an honorarium and membership to the Buckham Arts Collective for the time of the residency. Buckham Gallery’s season, running October 1 through September 30, 2025, will host 10 exhibitions including five large group shows, two small group shows and 16 solo artist presentations. The Writer In Residence attends each exhibition creating new literary works in response to the visual exhibitions at Buckham Gallery. This programmatic sponsorship supports one or more resident writers in the creation of 23+ new literary works, one for each show.
Sponsor names will be listed in the printed publication, receive one signed copy of this WIR publication, and invitation to the publication release event.
Become a WIR Friend (donation of $25 - $99), WIR Sponsor ($100 - $1000), or WIR Corporate ($1,000 - $3,000) of WIR artists and their publications. The selected literary artist receives an honorarium and membership to the Buckham Arts Collective for the time of the residency. Buckham Gallery’s season, running October 1 through September 30, 2025, will host 10 exhibitions including five large group shows, two small group shows and 16 solo artist presentations. The Writer In Residence attends each exhibition creating new literary works in response to the visual exhibitions at Buckham Gallery. This programmatic sponsorship supports one or more resident writers in the creation of 23+ new literary works, one for each show.
Sponsor names will be listed in the printed publication, receive one signed copy of this WIR publication, and invitation to the publication release event.
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"Buckham has built its reputation over the past four decades as the premier contemporary arts institution in downtown Flint. Despite major changes in the community between when it was founded and today, the gallery continues to enrich the cultural life of its hometown by bringing challenging works and artist interviews to residents to drive a more diverse and diffuse sense of artistic appreciation." |
Thank you for considering any sponsor level. For details about specific benefits or to tailor a sponsorship to you or your business, please contact Katie at [email protected]
