Powerhouse Arts (PHA) Patrons provide critical support that will sustain PHA’s commitment to creative expression.
Patrons have a behind-the-scenes experience of how artists make their work at PHA, plus eye-opening introductions to innovative artistic processes, meaningful engagement with leadership, staff, artists, and cultural partners, and the opportunity to support and collect work by artists producing at PHA.
To join PHA Patrons, contact Megan Skidmore, Development Director: megan@powerhousearts.org
Featured Event
Lorna Simpson: Source Notes – Artist-led PHA Patrons Tour
Lorna Simpson will guide PHA Patrons through the exhibition of her work at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Focusing on a new development of her work over the last decade, Lorna Simpson: Source Notes features examples from her acclaimed Venice Biennale debut in 2015 and her celebrated series Special Characters, along with a recent sculpture and related collages.
PHA friends
$500
Benefits include:
- Early access to Powerhouse Arts exhibition receptions
- VIP Pass to PHA Fairs, invitations to gallery tours
*$400 tax deductible
PHA advocates
$1,500
Friends Benefits, plus:
- Connecting events co-hosted by Advocate Members
- VIP Access to leading art fairs
- Reserved spots for select PHA Programs
- Invites to behind-the-scenes shop talks with directors and collaborating artist studio visits
*$1,400 tax deductible
PHA collectors
$5,000
Benefits include Advocates Benefits, plus:
- Annual Collector Benefit Edition Print by Jean Shin (2025)
- Early access to purchase editions released through the PHA Print Publishing Program
- Invitation for 2 to the annual Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair and private collections
*$2,000 tax deductible
PHA president’s guild
$10,000
Benefits include Collectors Benefits, plus:
- Annual tour & reception with PHA President Eric Shiner
- Early access to priority tickets for PHA Artists Celebration Dinner
- Invitations to quarterly events with cultural partners and collaborating artists
*$6,000 tax deductible