ARTrageous

American Art Museum's Annual Gala
Saturday February 27, 2010

Artrageous 2009

Spend an ARTrageous evening at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and support family and public programs at the museum and its Renwick Gallery!

Purchase tickets at the ARTthusiastic Sponsor level ($1,000) or above and attend an exclusive dinner and discussion with Project Runway contestant Nick Verreos and artist Karen LaMonte, whose artwork Reclining Dress Impression with Drapery will be featured.

Tickets to the gala reception ($150) include live music by Blues Alley in the stunning Kogod Courtyard; a dinner buffet, passed hors d'oeuvres, and open bar by Design Cuisine; late-night dancing with DJ Menan; and mingling with special guests in the museum's galleries. Wear your most fabulous ARTcessories and dress to impress at this fashion-forward event!

7:00–9:00 p.m. Special Dinner with artist Karen LaMonte and fashion designer Nick Verreos
8:00–11:30 p.m. Gala Reception with live music
Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th & F Streets, NW, Washington, D.C.
Purchase tickets below, or call (202) 633-4550 for assistance.

Gala Leadership

James Brunger
Sydney McNiff Ferguson
Beverly Perry
Jim Rowland
Marie Thérèse Royce
Michael Savage
Alison Lukes Teer

Junior Committee Leadership

Bess Chapman
Morgan Harries
Kate Pynoos

$120 ARTrageous Museum Member Ticket ($75 tax deductible)

$150 ARTrageous Ticket ($75 tax deductible)

One ticket to the gala reception.

$600 ARTlandish Host ($450 tax deductible)

Two tickets to the gala reception and listing as member of the Host Committee on the invitation and at the event.

$1,000 ARTthusiastic Sponsor ($700 tax deductible)

Two tickets to the dinner and gala reception. Sponsorship acknowledgement on the invitation and at the event. Recognition on the museum's Web site.

$2,500 ARTstanding Contributor ($1,900 tax deductible)

Two tickets to the dinner and gala reception plus four additional tickets for the reception only. Individual or corporate sponsorship acknowledgement on the invitation and at the event. Recognition on the museum's Web site and Smithsonian Annual Report.

$5,000 ARTcentric Sustainer ($3,950 tax deductible)

Four tickets to the dinner and gala reception plus six additional tickets for the reception only. Opportunity to purchase additional reception tickets at discounted price. Individual or corporate sponsorship acknowledgement on the invitation and at the event. Recognition on the museum's Web site and Smithsonian Annual Report.

$10,000 ARTastic Patron ($8,500 tax deductible)

Six tickets to the dinner (one table) and gala reception plus eight additional tickets for the reception only. Opportunity to purchase additional reception tickets at discounted price. Prominent individual or corporate acknowledgement on the invitation. Opportunity to arrange a special museum tour for up to 20 guests. Invitations to exhibition openings at the museum. Recognition on the museum's Web site and Smithsonian Annual Report.