The Circle of African American Leaders for the Arts recognizes African American Leaders in the community who support ArtsWave with an annual leadership gift of $1,500 or more.
The Circle was launched in 2015 under the leadership of ArtsWave trustees Mel Gravely, Delores Hargrove-Young and Edgar Smith. Members enjoy a variety of arts experiences and engagement opportunities that allow them to connect with each other and to see their gift to ArtsWave in action.
To join: Commit to an annual leadership gift of $1,500, or a 3-year step up plan to $1,500. Give through your workplace campaign or online.
Circle Events
Circle of African American Leaders for the Arts Steering Committee
LaCrea Burns, P&G
Kala Gibson, Fifth Third Bank
Michelle Hopkins, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Monica Mitchell, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Sam Moore, P&G
Cenona Taveras, P&G
Deana Taylor, 3CDC
Circle of African American Leaders for the Arts Benefits
Experience "ArtsWave Hour," a luncheon event series featuring arts and community leaders.
Celebrate outstanding accomplishments in the arts through our annual Sachs Fund Prize reception.
Exclusive members-only arts experiences throughout the year.
Leadership Giving Levels
$25,000+ Visionaries
$15,000 - $24,999 Ovation Circle
$10,000 - $14,999 Innovators Circle
$5,000 - $9,999 Chair’s Circle
$2,500 - $4,999 Directors’ Circle
$1,500 - $2,499 Leadership Circle
For more information: Call Janice Liebenberg at (513) 632-0132 or email circle@artswave.org.
If you make a joint gift with your spouse/partner:
you will continue to be recognized as a couple based on your total gift to ArtsWave.