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INSPIRE. CREATE. CONNECT. CELEBRATE.
The arts for all happens because of you – student scholarships, affordable tickets, and free celebrations on our lawn. With your contribution, the Arts can thrive at BlackRock, ensuring our organization remains a dedicated home for the diverse community we serve.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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MARCH 14, 2026
MARCH 14, 2026
Join us for BlackRock’s biggest night of the year as we celebrate a true champion of the arts with our Annual Visionary Award.
Now in its third year, the Visionary Award honors an individual, institution, or project whose leadership has meaningfully uplifted creativity, culture, and community throughout the Upcounty. Established in 2023 for BlackRock’s 20th Anniversary, this award recognizes those who embody our mission and values by strengthening the role of arts and culture in upper Montgomery County.
Nominations are now open.
This evening brings together art lovers, local leaders, and changemakers for a fundraiser celebration filled with live entertainment, food and drinks, inspiring stories, and artistic moments that showcase the heart of BlackRock. The theme of this year will pay homage to the music movement of the 60s and 70s. In addition to the award ceremony, the event will feature a cocktail hour with decade inspired drinks, a gourmet soul food inspired menu, dinner and dancing, and more. Tickets on sale soon!
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END OF YEAR GIVING
END OF YEAR
This year, our classrooms, galleries, and stages were alive because of people like you -artists, patrons, students, and neighbors who believe in the transformative power of the arts. As you make your year-end charitable decisions, we hope you’ll consider a gift to BlackRock Center for the Arts. Your support strengthens our programs and keeps our community’s cultural heartbeat strong.
MORE ABOUT OUR IMPACT
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John and Ceil,
Members of BlackRock
Ceil and I have enjoyed everything at BlackRock from intimate concerts by groups like The Seldom Scene to powerful visual art in the Kay Gallery, each visit reminding us to stay open to unexpected forms of inspiration.
One of our most memorable moments was a performance by “Soul in Motion,” whose music and dance created a spiritual atmosphere that moved me deeply and reconnected me with memories of my father. We went in not knowing what to expect and left in awe—Ceil could only say, “Wow…wow…wow.”
Gabe, Summer Camp Counselor in Training, 2025
During my time at the camp I had a bunch of fun and I learned a bunch of cool things too, meet lots of cool people and the counselors there are nice too. If you’re interested in it I highly advise checking it out and seeing what they have there. I feel like going there could teach you or your kids something nice about how to work together, come out their shells etc.
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Onnie J.R. Watson,
BlackRock Board Member
Gems like BlackRock push us to examine ourselves and how we connect with others. When walking through the doors, you can experience so many art forms, meet interesting people, and find yourself. We are lucky to have a space in our backyard to do that. Knowing that I, and many of my neighbors, can walk over and find something that interests me is why I am a member.
Supporting BlackRock Center for the Arts is not an option for me, it's a duty. We need to keep the arts local and accessible for those in our community. We need a place where the diversity of Germantown is not only uplifted but showcased. We need BlackRock.
UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS
DRAG BINGO
JUNE 6, 2026
Get ready to paint the town rainbow at our third annual Drag Bingo Fundraiser, the ultimate Pride Month kickoff event!
Hosted by our stunning BlackRock Divas, this twice-sold-out event brings the heat with bingo games, drag performances, delicious cocktails, light bites, and basket prizes you’ll definitely want to strut home with.
Whether you're here for the bingo, the boas, or just a good time for a great cause, this is sure to be unforgettable evening where every dab and dollar supports creativity, community, and culture at BlackRock.
BECOME A FRIEND
With membership levels for every kind of arts lover, supporting BlackRock is easy and rewarding.
“A friend is a gift you give yourself.” - Robert Louis Stevenson
This fall, let BlackRock be that gift - for you, your family, and your friends.
Become a member today and make the most of the season with us!
THE BLACKROCK SOCIETY
Join Germantown’s most visionary arts supporters as a member of the BlackRock Society. At the $10,000 level, you’ll be at the forefront of cultural and community growth, helping shape the future of the arts in our region. As BlackRock’s cornerstone supporters, Society members receive a custom membership experience tailored in collaboration with our CEO and Director of Development, ensuring your passion for the arts makes the impact you envision. Contact us at eprice@blackrockcenter.org today for your customized membership.
$10,000
TRAILBLAZING FRIEND
$5,000
- 20% discount on tickets
- 10% discount on educational programming
- 20% discount on rental events
- Name and/or logo published on website, digital programs, and showcased in lobby (typically found in digital programs)
- Membership perks at select events, and invitations to exclusive “Friends Only” experiences
-Invitation to table at second Saturday Artisan Markets from April through December
-Invitation to table at select BlackRock events
-Six complimentary tickets to 25-26 season performances
CREATE FRIEND
$3,000
- 20% discount on tickets
- 10% discount on educational programming
- 20% discount on rental events
- Name and/or logo published on website, digital programs, and showcased in lobby (typically found in digital programs)
- Membership perks at select events, and invitations to exclusive “Friends Only” experiences
-Invitation to table at second Saturday Artisan Markets from April through December
-Invitation to table at select BlackRock events
-Two complimentary tickets to 25-26 season performances
CULTURE FRIEND
$1,000
- 20% discount on tickets
- 10% discount on educational programming
- Name and/or logo published on website, digital programs, and showcased in lobby (typically found in digital programs)
- Membership perks at select events, and invitations to exclusive “Friends Only” experiences
-Invitation to table at second Saturday Artisan Markets from April through December
-Invitation to table at select BlackRock events
DOCENT FRIEND
$500
- 20% discount on tickets
- 10% discount on educational programming
- Name and/or logo published on website, digital programs, and showcased in lobby (typically found in digital programs)
- Membership perks at select events, and invitations to exclusive “Friends Only” experiences
-Invitation to table at second Saturday Artisan Markets from April through December