TMA GALA 2023 | SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2023
On the Western Horizon celebrates the art of the American West—past, present, and future. Experience an elegant evening under the stars mingling with friends, bidding on art and adventures, savoring the excellent cuisine of Café a la C’Art and enjoying melodic music of the Western range. Purchase an advanced ticket today through February 3, 2023 for $275. Standard price tickets will be available for $300 until sold out.
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.
EVENING DETAILS
5-6PM: Social hour consisting of wine, hors d’oeuvres, music, and auction preview located on the East Plaza in front of the Alice Chaiten Baker Center for Art Education
6-9PM: Live auction by world-renowned auctioneer Paul Ramirez, dinner, Fund-A-Need, and entertainment under the stars on the Bonnie L. Bradford Courtyard
ONLINE AUCTION
The auction will again be online via ClickBid! Bid on over 100 works of art, fine jewelry, exquisite wines, and unique experiences. Don’t want to wait? Buy-it-Now options are available for all online auction items. The auction ends on Saturday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m. All patrons will need to register for the online auction via ClickBid.
FUND-A-NEED
All Fund-A-Need donations of $100 or more received online via ClickBid or in-person at the Gala will be entered to win an exclusive two-night stay at Bear Mountain Lodge in Silver City, New Mexico. Donations must be received before 7:00 p.m. on the evening of March 18, 2023, to be entered into the drawing. The lucky winner will be announced at the TMA Gala.
Can’t join us for the event? The Online Auction and Fund-A-Need are open to the public. Stay tuned for more details in the upcoming months!
DINNER MENU
Catered by TMA’s award-winning Café a la C’Art
HORS D’OEUVRES
- Assorted queso fresco cheese truffles, each topped with a chile-dusted corn tortilla chip “cowboy hat”
- Mini salmon “corn dogs” on a petite rustic wood fork, with old bay aioli for dipping
- “Loaded” tiny baked potatoes with sour cream, chives, sharp cheddar, and with or without applewood bacon
SALAD
- Baby romaine wedge with heirloom tomatoes, manchego, olives, pepperoncini, and red chile hominy croutons, with jalapeno buttermilk ranch dressing (optional citrus shallot vinaigrette)
ENTRÉE
- Beef: coffee rubbed filet mignon with ancho mushroom sauce, with griddled white cheddar polenta and grilled asparagus
- Vegetarian: roasted delicata squash rings with ancient grains pilaf, parsnip puree, pepitas, and optional queso fresco
DESSERT
- Adobe chocolate whiskey cake with brown sugar, pecan praline sauce, and cornmeal tuile “cowboy boot”
WINE
- Juggernaut Chardonnay
- Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc
- Skyside Pinot Noir
- Franciscan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Sponsorship Levels and Benefits
$15,000
• Recognition as Presenting Sponsor of event
• Prominent logo and name recognition on the TMA Gala website – with a link to your website
• Prominent logo and name recognition in all media/print ads and printed materials*
• Use of museum for a private reception with the Jon and Linda Ender Director and CEO (occupancy based on conditions)
• Eight (8) tickets to the Gala event
$10,000
• Recognition as Platinum Sponsor of event
• Prominent logo and name recognition on the Gala website – with a link to your website
• Prominent logo and name recognition in all printed materials*
• Logo and name recognition in most media/print advertising
• Private museum tour for eight (8) with a TMA Curator of choice
• Six (6) tickets to the Gala event
$7,500
• Recognition as a Gold Sponsor of event
• Logo and name recognition on the TMA Gala website
• Recognition in some printed event materials, including the invitation and program*
• Recognition in some media/print advertising for event
• Private museum tour for six (6) with a TMA Curator of choice
• Four (4) tickets to the Gala event
$5,000
• Recognition as a Silver Sponsor of event
• Logo and name recognition on the TMA Gala website
• Recognition in some printed event materials, including the invitation and program*
• Four (4) tickets to the Gala event
$2,500
• Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor of event
• Name recognition on the TMA Gala website
• Name recognition on the invitation and program*
• Two (2) tickets to the Event
Why do we need to continue to ask for support and what is our intent for requesting funds? We want to continue to serve as a leader in promoting regional identity, supporting the advancement of arts and culture, and preserving the heritage of the American Southwest. We strive to represent the diverse demographic and culture of our region, and the global society, through our collections, exhibitions, and programs. TMA aims to make the museum pertinent to the lives of community members while building such 21st century skills as information, communications and technology literacy, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, civil literacy, and global awareness.
Fund-a-need sponsors over $500 will be listed on the website and in printed material.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR TMA GALA SPONSORS, TABLE HOSTS, IN-KIND SPONSORS AND HOST COMMITTEE
Media Sponsor
Tucson Lifestyle Magazine
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
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
Mary Jo Brown
Kit and Dan Kimball
Anne and Ed Lyman
Jeanne Pickering and Mike Andrew
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
Interested in supporting TMA by becoming a Gala Sponsor or need additional information? Please contact Cami Cotton, Director of Development at ccotton@tucsonmuseumofart.org
*To receive recognition in the invitation, program and other printed materials, payment must be received by Tuesday, January 10, 2023.