Thank you for supporting TMA!
On the Western Horizon celebrates the art of the American West—past, present, and future, and is the largest annual fundraiser to support the museum. The Gala raised essential financial support to sustain the Tucson Museum of Art’s general operations and key initiatives throughout the year. Much appreciation to each of our guests at the event for making it successful and for helping us celebrate our many accomplishments at the museum. This past Saturday was the 16th Annual TMA Gala. We thank our 2023 Gala Co-Chairs, Denise Grusin, Marilyn Joyce, and John McNulty, as well as all those who attended, donated to our online and live auctions, and raised their bidder paddles in support of our museum’s general operations and key strategic initiatives – all while having a good time.
If you are a winning bidder and have been unable to pick up your live or online auction items, please call TMA and schedule a pickup time at (520) 616-2690. Please enter TMA’s 401 N. Main Avenue entrance where a TMA representative will be able to assist you during the pick-up times below:
• Thursday – Sunday, March 23-26, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Thursday – Sunday, March 30 – April 2, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
If anyone but the winner is picking up the item, we need to be notified in advance, so we can release the item(s).
Shipping
If shipping is necessary, please contact the Museum Store for assistance at (520) 616-2690. Auction winners are responsible for fees and shipping arrangements including insurance during transit if needed.
TMA appreciates your support through the gala auctions!
HONORARY GALA CHAIRS
Meet Anne and Jeffrey Gartner
The Tucson Museum of Art is fortunate to have the Gartners as dedicated supporters. They are active members of the Western Art Patrons (WAP) and advocates of artistic expressions that reveal the experiences and stories of the American West. Both committed volunteers of TMA and other organizations of Tucson, their noteworthy contributions reflect their passions for community service.
Anne, a retired U.S. Navy Captain in the Navy Nurse Corps and retired geologist for the US Geological Survey (Department of Interior) comes to the position of honorary co-chair with enthusiasm to generate interest in this form of art in connection to the region’s history. Jeff, a member of the Board of Trustees, Finance Committee, and Collections Committee chair is a retired Oceanographer for the US Geological Survey. He also looks forward to playing a role in this year’s Gala. Their combined knowledge and excitement for art of the American West provide unique perspectives and an expansion of ideas of what is On the Western Horizon.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR TMA GALA SPONSORS, TABLE HOSTS, IN-KIND SPONSORS AND HOST COMMITTEE
Media Sponsor
Presenting Sponsor
Mary Jo Brown
Linda and Jon Ender
Louise and Jim Glasser
Beth and I. Michael Kasser
Silver Sponsor
Alice and Paul Baker
Anne and Jeff Gartner
Jane and Bob Wienke
Bronze Sponsor
Linda Caplan
Lori Carroll
Mike Gagnon
Denise Grusin & Jim Wezelman
Marilyn and Bob Joyce
Kit and Dan Kimball
Copper Sponsor
Amy Adams
Arizona Arts
Armory Park Inn
Judy and Jim Betty
Joyce Broan
Mike Bylsma
Jean Cooper
O’Rielly Chevrolet
Kittle Design & Construction LLC
Nancy and Ed Landes
Vicki Markizon and Andrew Sepko
Sandy Maxfield
Stuart Meinke
Patricia Carr Morgan
Fund-A-Need Sponsor
Florence and Larry Adamson
Mary Jo Brown
Kit and Dan Kimball
Anne and Ed Lyman
Susan Mansfield and Tony Garcia
Jeanne Pickering and Mike Andrew
John-Peter Wilhite
Ragland & Wilhite Consultant LLC
Table Hosts
Arizona Arts
Bonnie L. Bradford
Mary Jo Brown
Lori Carroll
Abir and Chris Davis
Anne and Jeffrey Gartner
Heidi and Josh King
Kit and Dan Kimball
Anne and Ed Lyman
Doris and Steve Ratoff
Rachel and Stephen Sattinger
GALA COMMITTEE
Denise Grusin, Marilyn Joyce, John McNulty, Co-Chairs
Rachel Adler
Christine Brindza
Cami Cotton
Norah Diedrich
Iesha Doane
Amy Draper
Sofia Gerhart
Justin Germain
Christopher Gordon
Isaí Pacheco
Marianna Pegno