Vernal Soirée

Saturday, April 25, 2026
6 PM
 
11411 Buffalo St, 
Detroit, MI 48212

Celebrate Buffalo Prescott’s second annual Vernal Soirée! Please join us for what promises to be an evening of immersive art, creative connection, delicious bites and beverages, and high vibrational music. The Soirée is our second major fundraiser designed to celebrate all we’ve done this past year and launch our Vernal exhibition while supporting all we dream of in the future. Hope to see you there.

All proceeds from the Vernal Soirée will help further the mission of Buffalo Prescott: to nurture the growth of Detroit's contemporary art ecosystem by providing direct material support to artists, fostering multi-layered interactions, and offering accessible educational/cultural programming.

Music performances by KESSWA and Liz Warner.

Letter From Samara


Vernal Soirée Host Committee:

Christine Colman 
JJ Curis 
Gretchen Gonzales Davidson 
Jennifer Gilbert 
Jill Schumacher 
Marc Schwartz 
Caroline Taubman 
Isabelle Weiss




Sponsors:

Bank of America
Gretchen + Ethan Davidson
Exposure Skate
Gerson Family Foundation
Jennifer Gilbert
Henry Ford Health System
Pam + David Johnson - Victor International
Jill Schumacher + David Kramer
Plante Moran
Caroline + Robert Taubman - A. Alfred Taubman Foundation
Trotter & Sholer
Varnum



Ticket Option
$500


Ticket Option: Purchasing one (1) ticket to the Vernal Soirée contributes to the overall well being of Buffalo Prescott, creating the foundation necessary to fulfill our vision of uplifting our artists and communities.

Includes:
One (1) Vernal Soirée ticket

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Workshop Sponsor
$1000


Workshop Sponsor: Allows us to remove the admission barriers for workshops rooted in both art making and community care, building connections and creating access points into contemporary art. Also allows us to provide childcare and activities as part of our programming.
 
Includes:
Two (2) Vernal Soirée tickets 

The inclusion of two community creatives for the Vernal Soirée to celebrate our second year as an organization with us.

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Visiting Artist + Curator Sponsor
$3000


Visiting Artist + Curator Sponsor: Helps Buffalo Prescott continue bringing artists and curators from outside of Detroit to speak, to provide professional development seminars for the residents and other artists, and create an ongoing archive of these talks and lectures.

Includes:
Six (6) Vernal Soirée tickets 

Sponsorship for four (4) community creatives to attend, and special recognition at the event.

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Engagement Sponsor
$5000


Engagement Sponsor: Enables our organization to experiment in engaging and important arts and community based programming. Continues and expands our invaluable harm reduction work via Casual Safe by supporting production of the packaging, additional vending machines, and overdose reversal training.

Includes:
Six (6) Vernal Soirée tickets

Sponsorship for four (4) community creatives, special recognition on our website and at the event plus invitation to private residency visits and other VIP events for Buffalo Prescott.

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Studio Sponsor
$10,000


Studio Sponsor: Supports our efforts to uplift our current and future artists by providing them with no-cost studios, expanded educational opportunities, and access to national and international curators and gallerists, elevating Buffalo Prescott to the level of national and international residency/incubation programs.

Includes:
Eight (8) Vernal Soirée tickets

Sponsorship for six (6) community creatives, special recognition on our website and at the event, plus invitation to private residency visits and other VIP events with first option for these and other ticketed dinners/events.

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Art Fair + Exhibition Sponsor
$20,000


Art Fair + Exhibition Sponsor: Underwrites exhibitions for Detroit-based and international artists to show in our ecosystem, invigorating the contemporary art conversation. Uplifts the work of our residents and other Detroit creatives to national and international stages through art fairs and other exhibition opportunities.

Includes:
Ten (10) Vernal Soirée tickets

Sponsorship for eight (8) community creatives, special recognition on our site and at the event, plus invitations to private residency visits and other VIP events. First option for these experiences plus acknowledgements wherever possible for exhibitions and art fairs.

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Additional Support




Wish You Were Here Sponsor: If you are unable to attend we appreciate your support and look forward to having you by the space for a personalized experience at a later date. 

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Community Support: Every contribution matters as we build the foundation for Buffalo Prescott and its mission.

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Financial Information

A gift to Buffalo Prescott directly fosters growth within Detroit’s cultural landscape. From our programming to our day-to-day operations, your donation supports our mission to uplift artists and strengthen ties within our community. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, any contribution to Buffalo Prescott (whether financial or in-kind) is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Please reach out to info@buffaloprescott.org for information on how to give.