Southern University at New Orleans Museum of Art (SUNOMA)
Exhibition Opening: February 23, 2026
Inaugural Fundraising Gala – “A Knight on the Nile”: April 11, 2026 | 7:00–11:00 PM | Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Building, 6400 SUNO Knights Drive, New Orleans, LA
Make History with SUNOMA
Join us in celebrating the first major Egyptian replica exhibition hosted at an HBCU. Featuring life-size recreations of King Tutankhamun’s tomb and artifacts from the Giovanni Amin Collection, this landmark exhibition is a cultural reclamation, educational empowerment, and national first.
Your support helps fund:
- Immersive gallery design, lighting, and staging
- Student internships, docent training, and travel scholarships to Egypt
- Educational programming, activity books, and school partnerships
- Gala events, merchandise, and fundraising materials
As a sponsor, your organization will gain meaningful recognition while contributing to a historic exhibition that bridges the cultural legacies of the Nile and the Mississippi.
Southern University at New Orleans Museum of Art (SUNOMA)
Exhibition Opening: February 23, 2026
Inaugural Fundraising Gala – “A Knight on the Nile”: April 11, 2026 | 7:00–11:00 PM | Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Building, 6400 SUNO Knights Drive, New Orleans, LA
Sponsorship Levels
Your sponsorship is more than a gift—it’s a tax-deductible, high-impact cultural investment in education, equity, and legacy. Benefits may include gala access, VIP tours, naming opportunities, and brand recognition.
Amun Ra – Presenting Sponsor
Named gala area; verbal recognition at all events; named lecture series or educational initiative; 12 reserved gala seats; prominent logo on banners, signage, and printed materials; personalized exhibition tours; invitation to speak at gala/opening; display on donor wall; Friends of SUNOMA membership
Pharaoh
8 reserved gala seats; named educational initiative; logo visibility on banners, signage, and printed materials; personalized tours; display on donor wall; Friends of SUNOMA membership
Nefertiti
Key of Life (Ankh)
4 reserved gala seats; logo visibility; behind-the-scenes access; display on donor wall
Royal Jewels (Crook and Flail)
2 reserved gala seats; logo visibility; display on donor wall; free exhibition admission
Seba Stars
1 gala ticket; name displayed on a gallery star; free exhibition admission and programming
Your gift honors the ancient Egyptian tradition of offerings to sustain and empower communities. It directly supports SUNOMA’s educational programs, exhibition experiences, and continued cultural leadership.
Join Us
Be part of HBCU history and SUNOMA’s journey to connect ancient Egypt with New Orleans’ rich cultural landscape. Pledge your support to help us realize this unprecedented exhibition, or