SUPPORT SOULS GROWN DEEP


Souls Grown Deep’s two-pronged mission, advanced through its Foundation and its Community Partnership, addresses both the reputation of long-neglected artists and the quality of life in their communities.


FOUNDATION

Redefining the canon of American Art

Souls Grown Deep advocates the inclusion of Black artists from the American South in the canon of American art history.


  • Museum acquisitions, internships, and research
  • Protecting artists’ rights through advocacy
  • Preserving artworks in the African American South

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

Pursuing social, racial, and economic equity

Souls Grown Deep Community Partnership pursues economic empowerment, racial and social justice, and educational advancement in the communities that gave rise to the artists in the Foundation's collection.


  • Projects advocating social and racial justice

  • Access to basic needs including health care and education

  • Promoting economic development in the Black Belt

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      Contributions to Souls Grown Deep Community Partnership, Inc., a Georgia-based 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization, is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

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      Kim Cannard

      This donation is in memory of Rev. Martin & Clara Sommers, and their love of the people of Gee’s Bend.

      Vicki | $26.27

      Katy Rose is in heaven, no e-mail necessary. She was/is my daughter. I am 79, this amount is all I can afford, but I admire you all so much.

      Sharon Marbury | $52.23

      To my friend who is a quilter and best friend. May she stitch for a long time

      Sharon Marbury | $519.52

      In honor of Mamie Marbury, an artist in her soul

      Jane Schulak

      This donation was made with gratitude to honor the life and work of the special artist Loretta Bennett. I appreciate your friendship, and feel very lucky to have crossed your path! Thank you, Jane Schulak

      Kordal Studio | $280

      Katherine Fromm | $104.15

      Honored to make a contribution

      Linley Jones

      This contribution is made with gratitude for the vision and friendship of Bill Arnett, the founder of Souls Grown Deep Foundation.

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      Mary Campbell | $250

      The quilts of Gee's bend have given me much joy and inspiration over the years. Time to give back!

      Francoise | $52.23

      Louise Gray, LLC | $1,157.42

      Our limited edition Black History quilts are inspired by the endurance, community, and creativity of Gee’s Bend. We are proud to donate the profits from these pieces to Souls Grown Deep. To the generations of artists stitching together their story...

      Louise Gray, LLC | $2,513.40

      Our limited edition Black History quilts are inspired by the endurance, community, and creativity of Gee’s Bend. We are proud to donate the profits from these pieces to Souls Grown Deep. To the generations of artists stitching together their story...

      Anonymous

      Gavi Kestenbaum gave art lessons and asked we donate here; glad to be aware of your mission!

      Wes Bargeloh | $500

      In memory of Martha(a lifetime quilter) would be thrilled to know what your lifetime of quilting has done

      OZMA x Caroline Z Hurley | $860.54

      Alan Marzilli | $50

      Thanks for doing this important work!

      Dennis Hamilton | $52.23

      Robert | $52.23

      Thank you for sharing these wonderful quilts with the world. They are so inspiring!

      Andrea Bass

      Reina, A pleasure to see you on this presentation and donate to this worthy organization. If you come to NYC, please look me up. ;) (There's a a Howardeena Pindell exhibition at The Shed which may interest you.)

      Lashon | $259.92

      OZMA of California | $894.54

      Jessica

      Jennifer Polnaszek | $26.27

      Thank you for introducing me to these wonderful women and to them for allowing me to experience something of their art lives.

      Rob Shea | $52.23

      Thank you, artists! Yours is the most vibrant, vital, challenging art that's ever been produced in our country.

      Libby Klitsch | $52.23

      I heard a quote once that said, "When life gives your scraps, make a quilt." I am deeply moved and inspired by the artistry of these quilts and the community of African American Women who make them.

      MUNICIPAL | $300

      In memory of the the Souls Grown Deep founder, William Arnett. A highly respected, accomplished and generous philanthropist, art collector and patron. But perhaps most of all a massively accomplished father, as evident by his son Harry.

      Jessica Baumert | $100

      Karen Silbert

      Black lives matter. I believe artists will change the world

      Andrea Miller | $250