Look for Your Gala Invitation in the Mail

Invitations for this year's gala have been mailed out! The theme for this year's event is "Fiesta!" The gala is the Art Museum's annual black tie fundraiser with dinner, dancing, and live and silent auctions. It's a great way to connect with fellow supporters of the Art Museum and to win great items!

If you haven't received an invitation and would like us to mail you one, or if you need to purchase tickets, please call Administrative Assistant Bev Schroeder at 307.766.3477.

Fiesta!

Salvador Dali (Spanish, 1904-1989), Carmen, 1971, color lithograph, ed. 98/125, 21 x 16-33/4 inches, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel R. Dorsky, University of Wyoming Art Museum Collection, 1973.16

Fiesta! is the theme of Gala 2011! The Gala is the Art Museum's annual fundraiser, raising funds to support exhibitions, public programs, and education classes. Every year, a different theme sets the stage for the evening and is reflected in the menu, the decorations, and invitations.

This black tie event is held in the Wyoming Union. A live and silent auction are the highlights of the evening, with dinner, cocktails, and dancing to live music rounding out a special evening!

More information will be posted on our blog and Facebook page as it becomes available, so be sure to keep checking in!

Gala 2010: A Magical Mystery Tour

One of the many live auction items for Gala 2010: A Magical Mystery Tour, this 11-11-11 trip is a special opportunity for two lucky individuals to experience the mysteries of ancient Egypt from November 9 through 19, 2011. The winning bidders of this extraordinary tour will be part of an exclusive insider’s visit to the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx at sunrise on Friday, November 11, 2011 (11-11-11), a unique date in history!

Donated by Windows of Egypt Tours, Cairo, Egypt.

From a UW Art Museum Press Release:

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will host its 17th annual benefit ball, “Gala 2010: A Magical Mystery Tour,” at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, in the University of Wyoming Union Yellowstone Ballroom.

The Art Museum’s event of the year will include both silent and live auctions, run by auctioneer Dan Sullivan, gourmet dining, and dancing to live music performed by The Full Basmati.

“Tom and I are as excited as everyone else about our sixties theme this year, and what a wonderful job our auction committee has done gathering strange and exciting items—from roller derby to paintball, and from an Egypt trip to hunting from a yurt—there’s sure to be something for everyone,” said Jacque Buchanan, who co-chairs the Gala with her husband, UW President Tom Buchanan. “We know this will be an especially exciting event this year, with all of the focus we’ve had recently on the arts in Wyoming and UW.”

For those who like to take their chances, two raffles are being held to benefit the Art Museum as well. While the winners will be announced at the Gala dinner, they need not be present to win. A fabulous diamond necklace underwritten by Dooley Oil will be the first raffle drawn, and the second item is a $1,000 Visa Gift Card provided by Gala sponsor Laramie GM Auto Center.

The Gala benefit ball is held annually to provide funds for the Art Museum’s exhibitions, education, collection, and outreach programs that support nationally renowned and culturally significant exhibitions and programs for Wyoming and the surrounding area.

Dinner, the live auction, and dancing to the sounds of The Full Basmati will follow cocktails and the silent auction. Individual tickets are available for $175, as are table sponsorships at various levels. To purchase your tickets or for more information, call the Art Museum at (307) 766-3477.

Have you received your Gala invitation?

Invitations for Gala 2010: A Magical Mystery Tour have been mailed! The annual fundraising event is rapidly approaching. It is Saturday, October 23, 6 pm to midnight in the Wyoming Student Union Family Room and Ballroom. Attire is black tie.

Events of the evening include a silent and live auction, dinner, drinks, and dancing. The Gala is the Art Museum's largest fundraiser, with all funds going toward exhibitions and programming.

If you haven't received an invitation and would like to receive one in the mail, please contact Bev Schroeder at 307.766.3477. Please consider joining us for an evening of fun and to show your support for the UW Art Museum!

Gala 2010: Save the Date!

Gala 2010 save the date cards have been sent! Look for yours in the mail! If you haven't received one and are interested in attending, or would just like some more information, call UW Art Museum Administrative Assistant Bev Schroeder at 307.766.3477.

Each year the UW Art Museum holds this black tie event in order to raise money for education and public programs. It is a crucial fundraising event for the museum and generates the majority of programming funding. There is a different theme each year. This year's theme is "Gala 2010: A Magical Mystery Tour."

Please consider joining us for this fun event, complete with dinner, drinks, dancing, and a silent and a live auction.

Press Release: Art Museum Gala

PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release
October 16, 2009

Contact: Shantana Judkins
Publicist
University of Wyoming Art Museum
(307) 766-3497
shantana@uwyo.edu


The University of Wyoming Art museum will host its 17th annual benefit ball, “Gala 2009: A Highland Fling,” at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, in the University of Wyoming Union Yellowstone Ballroom.

The Art Museum’s event of the year will include both silent and live auctions, run by auctioneer Dan Sullivan, gourmet dining and dancing to live music performed by Play It Forward.

“Tom and I are confident that we will have a sellout crowd again this year,” said Jacque Buchanan, Gala co-chair along with her husband UW President Tom Buchanan. “It seems that tough times bring out the best in our generous Art Museum supporters, and having an event where the men can wear skirts is certainly attracting some notice! The guys in kilts might decide to vie for a very special trip to Nova Scotia, where they’ll have additional opportunities to wear those tartans.”

Many other unique items will be up for grabs during this year’s live auction including Peter Fillerup’s bronze “Fanning a Twister-Steamboat,” a wonderful log dog house, paintings, art photographs and, of course, lots of single malt Scotch. Special items this year will be experiences that you and your family will enjoy—from going deep under the earth to explore the FMC mine to enjoying a “Chef’s Table” at the new Cavalryman Supper Club.

For those who like to take their chances, two raffles are being held to benefit the Museum as well. While the winners will be announced at the Gala dinner, they need not be present to win. A fabulous diamond necklace underwritten by Dooley Oil will be the first raffle drawn, and the second item is a $1,000 gas card provided by Gala sponsor Laramie GM Auto Center.

The Gala Benefit Ball is held annually to provide funds for the Art Museum’s exhibitions, education, collection and outreach programs that support nationally renowned and culturally significant exhibitions and programs for Wyoming and the surrounding area.

Dinner, the live auction and dancing will follow the cocktails and silent auction. Individual tickets are available for $175 as are table sponsorships at various levels. To purchase your tickets or for more information call the Art Museum at (307)766-3477.

“Imagine learning from the masters” is a guiding principle of the UW Art Museum’s programs. The Art Museum and Museum Store are located in the Centennial Complex at 2111 Willett Drive in Laramie. Hours are Monday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

Look for your Art Museum Gala Invitation in the Mail!

Invitations for the Art Museum's 2009 gala - A Highland Fling, have been mailed! If you haven't received yours yet, look for it this week in the mail.

The Art Museum Gala is an annual fundraiser with proceeds going to support museum programming. There will be a silent and live auction, great food, and dancing. This year, in keeping with the Scottish theme, there will be a specialty scotch bar. Categories for the silent auction include Art, Great Getaways, Fabulous Finds, and new this year is the category Exceptional Experiences.

Attire is black tie, and of course, kilts are welcome!

For more information, to receive an invitation, or to purchase tickets, call the Art Museum Administrative Assistant Bev Schroeder at 307.766.3477 or bschroed@uwyo.edu.