it’s a creative battlefield

At the Fashion Institute of Technology’s electric live-painting competition,

student artists go head-to-head in
three high-energy rounds,

creating original work right before your eyes under tight time pressure and surprise mediums.

Judges and the crowd pick the best pieces after each round, and the top contenders clash in a final championship face-off.

THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 5 2026

pomerantZ art
and design center

The action happens in FIT’s Great Hall with drinks, music, and buzz-worthy guests — and every masterpiece made that night is

auctioned off to support FIT students and the FIT Foundation,

blending performance, competition, community, and impact.

OFFER

high-energy, culture-driving art competition

We give brands a front-row seat in a

where creativity happens live.

Partners can own moments, environments, and storytelling — from title rights and immersive brand takeovers to custom content, artist integrations, VIP experiences, and impact-driven support for emerging talent.

It’s visibility, cultural relevance, and unforgettable engagement,

all built into one electrified night.

Presenting Partner

ARENA MAKER

$100,000

Your brand becomes the name on the night

You help shape the environment, own the stage design, dictate visual language, and appear in every asset.

Lead Partner

the catalyst

$50,000-$100,000

A central role woven into the moments that define the evening.

Featured Partner

THE SPARK PLUG

$25,000 - $50,000

Power a signature moment that lives on in the room and the recap.

Supporting Partner

THE PATRON

$20,000

A mission-driven partner championing the next generation of artists.

chair

Jessica Resler

Co-founder of CAPE, with an exceptional track record of bringing brilliant ideas to life.

She is a creative entrepreneur and experiential pioneer who co-founded The Participation Agency – a leader in long-form experiential activations – and has partnered with the world’s top brands to deliver ambitious multiplatform projects.

Her expertise spans immersive design, sharable storytelling, and emerging technology with a focus on originality and impact.

In short: Jessica makes big things happen.

CO-CHAIR

Will Leung

New York–based art collector, curator, and cultural connector focused on supporting emerging contemporary artists. Known online as @willnyc, he has become a recognizable voice in the art world for discovering and championing new talent while building communities around contemporary art.

Leung is the founder of Long Story Short, a gallery and platform dedicated to showcasing rising artists through exhibitions, collaborations, and cultural programming. He also co-founded the rebrand of ATM Gallery, where he has helped curate shows featuring international artists across painting, sculpture, and mixed media.

Through his work as a curator, collector, and storyteller, Leung bridges artists and audiences—creating spaces where new voices in contemporary art can be seen, supported, and collected.