Save the Date – Saturday, March 15, 2025
The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block proudly commemorates 50 Years of Art, Culture, and Community at our architectural gem in Downtown Tucson.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate and reflect on TMA’s five decades of connecting art to life at our historic location. Beginning at 5 p.m., enjoy cocktails, small bites, mingling, silent and live auctions, and Fund-A-Need in the lovely Bonnie L. Bradford Courtyard. In honor of this special 50th anniversary we will have the unique experience of dining among the art inside the museum’s galleries. The event will feature special guest Papay Solomon. note, as good stewards of TMA’s collection, red wine will not be served during our delicious dinner catered by Carte Blanche but it will be available during the reception and auctions in the Courtyard. This year’s honorary chairs are Andy and Linda Anderson.
All proceeds benefit Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block. Complimentary valet parking and Gala entrance located at 173 N. Meyer Ave. $325 Advanced Tickets Price through January 10, 2025, then $350.
Dinner Menu – Catered by Cafe a la C’Art / Carte Blanche Catering
Passed Hors d’oeuvres:
– Spicy Tuna Cones with Yuzu Pearls and Micro Greens
– Beef Tenderloin Pops on Silver Forks with Red Wine Demi, Caramelized Onions,
and Gorgonzola
– Mini Beef Wellingtons
– Corn Cups with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Tomato Relish, Feta, and Basil Crema
Salad:
– Mixed Greens with Roasted Red and Gold Beets, Clementines, Goat Cheese, Pistachios, and Watermelon Radish with Lemon Vinaigrette
Entrée:
– Jidori Chicken Scallopini with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Artichokes, Lacinato Kale, Baby Carrots, and Truffled Chicken Jus
Vegetarian Entrée:
– Mushroom Risotto, Roasted Carnival Squash, Baby Vegetables, Shaved Reggiano Parmigiano, and Micro Basil
Dessert:
– Hibiscus Strawberry Cakes with Vanilla Bean Cake, White Chocolate Mascarpone Mousse, and Fresh Strawberries, Drizzled with Hibiscus Glaze
Honorary Chairs – Andy and Linda Anderson
Andy Anderson, Partner in the firm of William Wilde & Associates led the design team for the museum building completed in 1975. Anderson moved to Tucson and enrolled in the University of Arizona’s first class at the School of Architecture in the College of Fine Arts. Andy worked for Nicholas Sakellar & Associates, Architects (his second mentor), and in 1967 he joined Caudill Rowlett Scott in Houston and helped design the original Pima Community College.
He met Linda in 1974, and they married in 1978. Linda got a husband and two teen age kids to raise, his sons Mark & Kelsey. In 1984 our daughter Kate came along. Linda is a graduate of the U of A with a BA in Finance, she has been a stockbroker, a real estate agent and a full-time mother. Linda has also been very active in the community. She was one of the original team that founded Angel Charity, she has served on the Board of Ballet Arts (now Ballet Tucson), was a member of the Tucson Jr, League and cochaired many fund-raising events for the then St. Gregory College Preparatory School.
Celebrating 100 years of art, culture, history, and heritage
To celebrate TMA’s centennial anniversary, staff interviewed artists, collaborators, members, staff, and supporters to create a collective portrait of the museum. These 17 voices highlight personal connections, experiences, and memories of TMA—and presented here, these reflections are organized into four thematic sections: Place, Experience, Art, and Support. Video by Logan Havens
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR TMA GALA SPONSORS, TABLE HOSTS, IN-KIND SPONSORS, AND HOST COMMITTEE
Presenting
- Jon and Linda Ender
- Louise Glasser
Silver
- Jim and Fran Allen
- Dan and Kit Kimball
Bronze
- Josh and Heidi King
- Ed and Anne Lyman
- Marilyn Joyce
- Jim and Denise Grusin
- Jim and Judy Betty
Copper
- Michael Bylsma
Additional Support
- Larry and Florance Adamson
Become a Sponsor
For more information about sponsorship opportunities please contact Meg Hagyard, mhagyard@tucsonmuseumofart.org or call 520-616-2689.
If you are donating to the Gala auctions and need to fill out a form, CLICK HERE.