NYCOBA NOMA 50th Anniversary Holiday Party and Fundraiser 2025

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025

Time: 7-11 PM

Location: Harlem Stage Gatehouse

Address: 150 Convent Ave, New York, NY 10031

Description:

Join NYCOBA on Thursday, December 11, 2025 for our annual holiday party, filled with networking, fundraising and community fellowship as we reflect on NYCOBA’s 50 year impact and mission forward. We will celebrate 50 Years of Architectural Legacy since the founding of the New York Coalition of Black Architects!

On July 25, 1975, seventeen Black architects created NYCOBA, the New York Coalition of Black Architects, following the end of the Council for the Advancement of the Negro in Architecture (“CANA”), a organization that united African-American architects in New York City in the late 1950s through mid 1960s. Since 1975, NYCOBA has grown into a thriving network, joining NOMA in 1992, to become the New York Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects. NYCOBA supports more than 300 annual members, 9 student chapters, 10 committees, and numerous events designed to support emerging professionals, firm owners, allied professionals, and our community.

The evening will include networking with dinner and drinks, a short but special NYCOBA 50th Anniversary presentation by the Board and Committee-Co-chairs, plus member awards. The evening will conclude with more networking and dancing!

Catering will be provided by Chef Chris Callendrer, who has catered many NYCOBA events, including the past two holiday parties, bringing together cultural favorites with a Jamaican flair! (About | Chef Callender)

Our event will be held in partnership with Harlem Stage in Manhattan, New York, a historic, mission-based performing arts institution established “to provide equitable resources and platforms to artists of color, challenging systemic exclusion.” ()

We look forward to seeing you! Thank you for your support!

Dress Code: Elevated Cocktail Attire, Black and Gold Encouraged in honor of our Golden Anniversary!

Tickets: See Eventbrite for details and event sponsorship opportunities!

Sponsorship Levels: Sponsor our 50th Anniversary holiday party today and apply your sponsorship amount to our 2026 Chapter Sponsorship levels!

Benefactor $5000+ (4 Tickets)

Patron $2,500 (3 Tickets)

Advocate $1,500 (2 Tickets)

Ally* $250 (1 Ticket)

*The Ally Sponsorship level applies to individuals, NYCOBA member firms (under 15 employees), academic departments and community organizations only.

Sponsorship includes recognition and promotion of your organization's event sponsorship level plus complimentary tickets as noted per tier. NYCOBA is a 501(c)(6) Organization. If you wish to make your donation directly to the organization, please contact [email protected]. Please also email all attendee names to the Treasurer to guarantee entry if you are a sponsor or making multiple ticket purchases. All proceeds will go towards supporting NYCOBA initiatives and programming. Thank you for your support!

This event is hosted by NYCOBA’s Sponsorship Committee. To learn more about NYCOBA Sponsorship Opportunities, contact [email protected] and visit our committee page Sponsorship & Fundraising. Thank you for your support!

Please note, this event will be photographed. By purchasing a ticket and attending, you acknowledge that the event will be photographed, recorded, streamed online, or otherwise publicized at NYCOBA’s discretion. Your attendance at the event signifies your permission to utilize your image or likeness in connection with any live, recorded transmission, marketing or reproduction of such event in perpetuity. No limitations or restrictions apply.

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