Become A Sponsor

About TBEY

TBEY Arts Center was founded in 2000 by Milwaukeean Contessa Lobley at the age of 16 to provide arts education to students who would not otherwise have access to the arts. Over 23 years later, TBEY is a thriving grassroots non-profit impacting hundreds of Milwaukee kids each year. TBEY works with underserved youth to provide them with mentorship opportunities and an outlet for creative expression.

Impact & Need

We believe that all youth should have access to the arts – regardless of their socioeconomic status. So far, we are proud to have supported over 18,000 students with mentorship and arts education in Milwaukee and need your support so that our work can continue.

A substantial increase in arts educational experiences has remarkable impacts on students’ academic, social, and emotional outcomes.

About the 2025 StarGazed Benefit Concert

The StarGazed Benefit Concert, TBEY’s annual signature fundraising event, celebrates the arts while raising critical funds to support Milwaukee’s youth. “An Evening of Music.” 

Why Your Support Matters: The Impact of Your Partnership

The purpose of the StarGazed Benefit Concert is to raise $250,000 in funding to:

1. Support Year-Round Arts Programming: Proceeds will sustain programs in visual arts, dance, theatre and music for underserved youth.

2. Provide Scholarships: Sponsorship ensures youth have access to quality arts training and creative experiences at little or no cost to their families.

3. Celebrate Milwaukee’s Arts Legacy: This milestone event will honor Milwaukee-born artists who have made national and international contributions across various artistic mediums. 

Sponsorship Benefits

Through your sponsorship, you will play a direct role in nurturing Milwaukee’s next generation of artists, performers, and creative leaders while ensuring the arts remain accessible, inclusive, and vibrant for our community’s youth.

1. Gain brand visibility among influential community members and arts advocates.

2. Demonstrate your commitment to youth empowerment and the arts.

3. Support TBEY’s impactful mission while connecting with other leaders and supporters.

We humbly ask for your support and partnership to make this event a success. Together, we can continue providing critical arts education, ensuring that Milwaukee’s youth have access to transformative creative experiences.