Press Release

Tucson Museum of Art celebrates Moderns at the Museum with TMA Gala 2022

Tucson, AZ – The Tucson Museum of Art (TMA) Board of Trustees presents the 15th annual TMA Gala on Saturday, March 19, 2022 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. The all outdoor event will, Moderns at the Museum, will include an exhilarating evening of jazz music, delectable dining, a live auction, and fascinating performances.

“The annual TMA Gala provides essential support for the museum,” says Jeremy Mikolajczak, Jon and Linda Ender Director and CEO. “Each year the Board of Trustees, TMA members and friends of the museum come together to demonstrate, through their generosity, how much they value what TMA brings to the community. One night of celebration brings in funds for educational and community initiatives, and provides resources to exhibit and preserve the art collection held in trust for the public.”

“The inspiration for this year’s focus on Modern art of Southwest highlights a collection recently donated to TMA”, says Marilyn Joyce, Chair of the Gala. “The jazz, the special performances, and the menu will all celebrate the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s by spotlighting art, culture, and community to provide an exciting evening under the stars!”

TMA Gala 2022 includes:
Social Hour consisting of wine, hors d’oeuvres, music, and preview of selected auction items on the East Plaza Courtyard between Margaret E. Mooney Hall and the Alice Chaiten Baker Center for Art Education.

Dinner under the stars by TMA’s award-winning Café a la C’Art on the TMA Plaza with entertainment by the University of Arizona Jazz Ensemble along with other performances from the community.

Live auction and paddle raise hosted by Hindman Auctioneers including the opportunity to win an exclusive two-night stay at Bear Mountain Lodge in Silver City, NM.

A public silent and premium auction hosted online through ClickBid, featuring over 90 pieces of artwork including fine jewelry, exquisite wines, and unique experiences. Gala ticket holders will have early access to the auction before it opens to the public.

Individual Tickets are available at an advanced ticket price of $250 through February 4, 2022; regular price is $275. Table Host options are available for tables of eight.

IN-KIND SPONSORS
Frostings Event Design and Rentals
Hindman Auctions
Simon + Willo Photography
Tucson Lifestyle

GALA SPONSORS (as of January 25, 2022)
PRESENTING
Mary Jo Brown
Jon and Linda Ender
James and Louise Glasser
Beth and I. Michael Kasser
Jane and Bob Wienke

SILVER
Florence and Larry Adamson
Alice and Paul Baker
Anne and Jeff Gartner
Anne and Ed Lyman

BRONZE
Amy Adams
Arizona Arts
Linda Caplan
Lori Carroll
Frank Hamilton
Marilyn and Bob Joyce
Kit and Dan Kimball
Denise Grusin and Jim Wezelman

COPPER
James and Fran Allen
Judy and Jim Betty
Joyce Broan
Mike Bylsma
Kittle Construction and Design
Jean Cooper
Connie Hillman Family Foundation
Stuart J. Meinke
Steve and Doris Ratoff

TABLE HOSTS
Bonnie L. Bradford
Lori Carroll
Ragland & Wilhite Consultants, LLC
Kit and Dan Kimball
Tucson Lifestyle
Anne and Ed Lyman
Steve and Doris Ratoff
Jeremy Mikolajczak and Ana Tello

PADDLE RAISE SPONSORS
Mary Jo Brown
John McNulty and Jeff Brown
Mike Bylsma
Chris and Abir Davis
Patricia Carr Morgan
Kit and Dan Kimball
Anne and Ed Lyman
Mike Andrew and Jeanne Pickering
Steve and Doris Ratoff

HOST COMMITTEE
Larry Adamson
Andy Anderson
Alice Baker
Judy Betty
Joyce Broan
Mary Jo Brown
Michael Bylsma
Linda Caplan
Patricia Carr Morgan
Lori Carroll
The Honorable Jean Cooper
Dr. Ana Cornide
Chris Davis
Jon Ender
Julie Frankston
Mike Gagnon
Jeffrey Gartner
James Glasser
Denise Grusin
Frank Hamilton
Eric Hawkins
Marilyn Joyce
I. Michael Kasser
Kit Kimball
Anne Lyman
Stevie Mack
Sandra Maxfield
John McNulty
Jeremy Mikolajczak
Jeanne Pickering
Steven B. Ratoff
Dr. John Schaefer
Korey Schultz
Julia White
Jane Wienke
John-Peter Wilhite

GALA COMMITTEE
Marilyn Joyce, Chair
Denise Grusin, Auction Chair
Cami Cotton
Iesha Doane
John McNulty
Isai Pacheco
Marianna Pegno
Britten Traughber

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About Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
As an institution built upon the original territories of the O’odham, the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block (TMA) acknowledges the Indigenous Sonoran Desert communities, past and present, who have stewarded this region throughout generations.

TMA connects art to life through meaningful and engaging experiences that inspire discovery, spark creativity and promote cultural understanding. Founded in 1924, TMA encompasses an entire city block in historic downtown Tucson and is committed to developing quality exhibitions, expanding and diversifying its collection and presenting relevant and innovative programs while broadening public access to the arts.

The museum features exhibitions of Modern and Contemporary art, Latin American art from ancient to today, Indigenous arts and Art of the American West. A permanent collection of over 12,000 works of art spans continents, centuries and media. TMA’s campus includes five properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places, an art education center and research library, the Museum Store and the highly acclaimed museum restaurant Café a la C’Art.

TMA is a private 501(c)(3) charitable arts and education organization. For additional information visit TucsonMuseumofArt.org or call (520) 624-2333.