ArtAid: A Night of Music, Performance, and Art in Support of Nigerian LGBTQ at 15 Rutherford Pl – New York, NY

Style Spotlight

Show up in looks that show off who you are. Over the course of the courtyard reception, we’ll be selecting the three most striking fashion statements from the crowd. Winners will receive special prizes and bragging rights — so bring the outfit you’ve been looking for an excuse to wear.

ArtAid: A Night of Music, Performance, and Art in Support of Nigerian LGBTQ+ Youth

Come join us for a night of celebration and support. ArtAid will bring together some of the extraordinary voices and talents that make New York City the world’s factory for great art. From song, dance, and storytelling, each performance will carry its own surprise — moving, joyful, and unforgettable. A celebration of the city’s variety: the kind of art that stays with you long after the final note, to raise awareness and funds for Equalibrium Initiative Nigeria(EIN) — a youth led organization supporting LGBTQI+ youth in Nigeria with housing, legal aid, mental healthcare, and skills training. EIN is navigating a financial crisis after losing critical USAID funding, your presence helps sustain their life saving work!

Art Raffle Donor Levels — The Great Collectors

Every ticket you purchase is a chance to win a raffle prize — and a step into the art world. Choose the level that matches your style of collecting:

Sketchbook Collector — $10
Every collection begins with a first piece. One raffle ticket, the seed of a masterpiece.

Salon Enthusiast — $25
Two raffle tickets. With a few more in hand, you’ve entered the salon — where tastemakers gather.

Gallery Patron — $50
Four raffle tickets. Now you’re curating possibilities, with a growing collection that places you in the art-world’s inner circle.

Auction House Connoisseur — $100
Six raffle tickets. A seasoned collector’s bundle — sharpening your odds like a winning bid.

Velvet Rope Visionary — $500
Ten raffle tickets. Exclusive, refined, admired. Your contribution places you among the elite collectors of fortune and art. Includes recognition in the program and on the Collector’s Wall at the event.

Masterpiece Collector — $1,000+
Fifteen raffle tickets. At this level, your collection is legendary — a portfolio so rich, it’s practically guaranteed to yield treasures. Includes recognition in the program, on the Collector’s Wall, and a special thank-you from the stage.