BAMPFA 2026 Art & Film Benefit Fund-A-Need
Every dollar you give right now goes directly into BAMPFA’s exhibitions, film programs, student experiences, and community access.
This is your moment to say: yes—this kind of space should exist, and thrive.
Your Gift in Action
Your support fuels:
- Bold exhibitions that bring transformative art to our community
- Film programs that amplify visionary and underrepresented voices
- Hands-on learning opportunities for UC Berkeley students
- Access for thousands of visitors, families, and young people
Fund-A-Need
Choose a level that’s meaningful to you—every gift matters:
- $25,000 — Funds programs and outreach for a major exhibition, bringing thousands of students and community members into direct contact with extraordinary works of art
- $15,000 — Supports film preservation, protecting rare, experimental, and international films from being lost forever
- $10,000 — Funds a full year of employment for an undergraduate work-study student, helping shape the next generation of cultural leaders
- $5,000 — Supports a full year of Art Lab workshops, offering free, hands-on creative experiences for families and young people
- $2,500 — Sends our curators into the world to discover and champion international artists, bringing new voices and urgent perspectives back to BAMPFA
- $1,000 — Brings filmmakers to Berkeley, covering travel and lodging so they can share their work and engage directly with audiences
- $500 — Supports honoraria for the artists, filmmakers, faculty, and scholars who make our film symposium possible
Give Now
Your generosity sustains the artists, filmmakers, and ideas that define BAMPFA—and ensures this work continues long after our 2026 Art & Film Benefit.