PORTRAITS IN POWER: THROUGH THE LENS OF THE BLACK CANON
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an exhibition and fundraiser to preserve black art & history
We are excited to present our annual Detroit fundraising event which will serve to educate, inspire and foster community, while concurrently advancing our mission. This experience is designed to bring forward and connect diverse members of the Detroit art community, inclusive of local and diverse entrepreneurs. tastemakers, educators, professionals and supporters, while directly supporting the preservation and archiving of The Black Canon Collection.
The visual exhibit will feature exclusive original photography from the collection, focusing on various subjects on the Detroit scene in the 1960s and 1970s. In the spirt of legacy, we will also be showcasing visual pieces from James Wheeler's grandsons, Naiel Wheeler, and Tarron Carter.
Saturday, October 4, 2025
7pm - 11pm
Detroit Historical Museum
Tickets Available Soon
The Experience will Include:
•Exclusive curated interactive digital photography exhibit
•Panel Discussion with Emerging Artists
•Film Screening
•Silent Auction Access
•Lite Bites + Refreshments
•Signature cocktails
•Live entertainment
•Full Museum Access
Black Art is Worth Preserving
The Black Canon represents one of the largest multi-media collections in the world – that no one knows exists – and without proper preservation, history and proof of a Black renaissance is at risk of being forgotten, lost and even erased. These rare artifacts and their profound cultural significance deserve to be protected and shared.
CALl FOR SPONSORS + SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS
Preservation and Protection of Black Art
We are seeking sponsorship partners and silent auction donations for the Portraits in Power exhibit and fundraiser.
Beyond the obvious additional promotion for your organization, your support will help The Black Canon strengthen our mission of preserving and promoting African American literary, performing, visual and media arts and advance our efforts to preserve and archive one of the largest Black film and memorabilia collections in the world.
Through your sponsorship, your brand will have the opportunity to not only support the arts but provide support to a range of hand selected local and minority businesses chosen to partner with The Black Canon on this historical experience. Tax deductible receipts will be provided to any sponsor that pays through Zeffy, our third- party donation platform.
Please contact us via email: info@black-canon.com
“If someone sees powerful Black images and learns the accomplishments of Black Americans, they might learn that we are not inferior and that we have contributed mightily to the development of this country and culture.”
James E. Wheeler