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Ball Chair
IMA Heritage Ball
Royal Bloodlines: Legends Never Die
Immerse yourself in the Intercultural Media Festival’s vibrant celebration. This is where Ballroom’s powerful legacy resounds, chosen families come together uniquely, creative innovation sparks throughout, and unstoppable artists shine.
Program Overview
The IMA Prism Initiative is a flagship program of the Intercultural Media Alliance (IMA), advancing LGBTQIA+ cultural preservation, creative excellence, and equitable access to scholarship within a multicultural framework.
What the Initiative Includes
- The IMA Heritage Ball (Signature Event)
- LGBTQIA+ Creative Scholarships and Seed Grants
- Film Screenings & Media Showcases
- Educational Panels & Workshops
- Health & Community Resource Activations
- Archival Documentation & Oral History Preservation
How It Operates
The IMA Prism Initiative operates within the governance structure of the Intercultural Media Festival, with clear roles assigned to the IMA Board, organizational staff, cultural advisors, and community partners to ensure transparency and accountability.
PreservationScholarshipEducationCommunity HealthArchiving
Leadership & Governance
Royal Bloodlines is stewarded with nonprofit accountability and community trust—so scholarship funds are protected, culture is honored, and impact can be measured.
Governance at a Glance
- A core program of the Intercultural Media Alliance (IMA).
- Aligned with IMA’s 501(c)(3) charitable purpose and nonprofit best practices.
- Overseen through Board governance, committee reporting, and fiduciary controls.
- Funds processed through IMA accounting systems with transparent scholarship stewardship.
Who Leads This Work
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Ball Co-Chair
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Scholarship Committee Chair
Long-Term Vision
Royal Bloodlines is not a moment—it is an institutional commitment to protecting legacy, funding futures, and documenting culture with integrity.
Where We’re Headed
National Cultural Platform
A nationally recognized and televised cultural event expanding Ballroom culture’s reach while preserving its roots.
Legacy & Hall of Fame Pathway
A formalized pipeline into IMA Hall of Fame and Legacy Inductions—honoring legends past, present, and future.
Scholarship Endowment
An endowed fund securing perpetual scholarships for LGBTQIA+ creatives across generations.
Permanent Archival Presence
A dedicated archival feature within the Museum of Multicultural Media & Storytelling, preserving Ballroom narratives with care.
Multi-City Cultural Institution
A multi-city institutional model championing Ballroom culture and intercultural artistic expression.
Legends never die — their influence shapes tomorrow.
Get Involved
Attend the festival. Support scholarships. Partner with IMA. Volunteer with the Prism Initiative. Cultural preservation requires participation—and legacy is built together.
All scholarship and program funding is administered through IMA’s nonprofit accounting systems and reported annually in accordance with Board governance and nonprofit compliance standards.