Honor a healthcare hero by supporting Taking Care at the Staten Island Museum, the story of the groundbreaking work, lives, and legacy of the “Black Angels” nurses on Staten Island. Support may be given in honor of your healthcare hero.
Taking Care: The “Black Angels” of Sea View Hospital
A new exhibition on view at the Staten Island Museum from January 26, 2024

Nurses on staff at Sea View, Collection of Sea View Hospital
Please provide the name the healthcare hero you’d like to honor in the comment section on the donation page when clicking the button above.
Exhibition Patron: $10,000
⊕ Prominent placement of patron honoree* name in the Museum on exhibition entry wall
⊕ Prominent placement of patron honoree name in the Museum on exhibition credit panel for the 10-month duration of the exhibit
⊕ Prominent placement of patron honoree name in special exhibition catalog** (1,000copies)
⊕ Prominent placement of patron honoree name on the Museum’s exhibition webpage
⊕ Dedication of SIM programming during National Nurses Week (May 2024) to patron honoree
⊕ Invitation to and recognition of patron honoree at exhibition opening (January 25, 2024)
⊕ Copy of “The Black Angels” by Maria Smilios, signed by the author
⊕ Copy of exhibition catalog, signed by artists Elissa Blount Moorhead and Bradford Young
⊕ Private tour of the exhibition and lecture for up to ten (10) guests with exhibition curator and SIM President & CEO, may be paired with private event (see discount in Excel Level membership details)
⊕ Four (4) tickets to the Staten Island Museum’s Annual Gala in May 2024
⊕ Complimentary full page ad in annual gala journal for patron honoree
⊕ Excel Level Museum membership
Exhibition Benefactor: $5,000
⊕ Prominent placement of benefactor honoree name in the Museum on exhibition credit panel for the 10-month duration of the exhibit
⊕ Prominent placement of benefactor honoree name in special exhibition catalog (1,000 copies)
⊕ Prominent placement of benefactor honoree name on the Museum’s exhibition webpage
⊕ Invitation to and recognition of benefactor honoree at exhibition opening (January 25, 2024)
⊕ Copy of “The Black Angels” by Maria Smilios, signed by the author
⊕ Copy of exhibition catalog, signed by artists Elissa Blount Moorhead and Bradford Young
⊕ Private tour of the exhibition and lecture for up to five (5) guests with exhibition curator and SIM President & CEO, may be paired with private event (see discount in Excel Level membership details)
⊕ Four (4) tickets to the Staten Island Museum’s Annual Gala in May 2024
⊕ Complimentary full page ad in annual gala journal for benefactor honoree
⊕ Excel Level Museum membership included
Exhibition Friend: $2,500
⊕ Prominent placement of friend honoree name in the Museum on exhibition credit panel for the 10-month duration of the exhibit
⊕ Placement of friend honoree name in special exhibition catalog (1,000 copies)
⊕ Placement of friend honoree name on the Museum’s exhibition webpage
⊕ Invitation to and recognition of friend honoree at exhibition opening (January 25, 2024)
⊕ Copy of The Black Angels by Maria Smilios, signed by the author
⊕ Copy of exhibition catalog, signed by artists Elissa Blount Moorhead and Bradford Young
⊕ Two (2) tickets to the Staten Island Museum’s Annual Gala in May 2024
⊕ Complimentary full page ad in annual gala journal for friend honoree
⊕ Excel Level Museum membership included
Exhibition Sponsor: $1,000
⊕ Placement of sponsor honoree name in the Museum on exhibition credit panel for the 10-month duration of the exhibit
⊕ Placement of sponsor honoree name in special exhibition catalog (1,000 copies)
⊕ Placement of sponsor honoree name on the Museum’s exhibition webpage
⊕ Invitation to and recognition of sponsor honoree at exhibition opening (January 25, 2024)
⊕ Copy of The Black Angels by Maria Smilios, signed by the author
⊕ Complimentary half page ad in annual gala journal for sponsor honoree
⊕ Engage Level Museum membership included
Exhibition Contributor: $500
⊕ Placement of contributor honoree name in the Museum on exhibition credit panel for the 10-month duration of the exhibit
⊕ Placement of contributor honoree name in special exhibition catalog (1,000 copies)
⊕ Placement of contributor honoree name on the Museum’s exhibition webpage
⊕ Invitation to and recognition of contributor honoree at exhibition opening (January 25, 2024)
⊕ Complimentary half page ad in annual gala journal for contributor honoree
⊕ Experience Level Museum membership included
Please provide the name the healthcare hero you’d like to honor in the comment section on the donation page when clicking the button above.
To purchase an exhibition sponsorship, please contact Emily Mathis Corona or 718-483-7114. Staten Island Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Remember your charitable contribution is fully tax-deductible.