WORCESTER ART MUSEUM

 

POST-EVENT UPDATE

WAM Gala 2019 was a great success! We are so grateful to everyone who supported and attended this event.

Event Media Partner MassLive has posted photos on their website -- click here to view. More photos, including those from step and repeat arrival, will be on the WAM website soon.

 

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Join us for a fun and opulent evening with drinks, derby, and dinner at American Splendor, the 2019 WAM Gala Auction,

inspired by our exhibition Radiance Rediscovered: Stained Glass by Louis C. Tiffany and John La Farge.

Proceeds from this event provide vital support for the Museum's exhibitions, education, public programs, and operations.

 

◆ Kentucky Derby themed cocktail hour ◆

◆ Jazz trio Ten String Swing ◆

◆ Derby viewing under the tent in the Stoddard Garden Court ◆

◆ Live auction with Robin Starr of Skinner Auctioneers ◆

◆ Dinner in the Renaissance Court by Peppers Artful Events◆

◆ Specialty drinks ◆

◆ Bourbon tasting ◆

◆ Dancing with DJ Jeremy of AllStar Entertainment & UpLighting ◆

◆ Attire: Elegant (Black-tie optional)—Derby fashion welcome! ◆

 

 

Schedule

5:30 PM  Cocktail reception

6:50 PM  Live viewing of Kentucky Derby

7:00 PM  Live auction

8:00 PM  Dinner

9:00 PM  Dance party

 

 

Dinner

Grilled Baby Gem Lettuce

Cornbread Croutons, Pickled Cucumber, Cracked Anchovy Vinaigrette and Pickled Red Onion Petals

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Bistro Filet with Shrimp and Grits

Spring Onion, Peas, Baby Carrots, Kale Chips, Henry Bain Sauce

or

Vegetarian/Vegan Option: Charred Japanese Eggplant*

Quinoa, Pea Puree, Peas and Fried Kale Garni

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Pecan Bourbon Pie

With mint and housemade whipped cream

or

Gluten Free/Nut Free Option: Sweet Potato Pie*

With a gluten free crust and housemade whipped cream

 

*Requests for vegetarian and gluten free meals must be made in advance; contact alexkrasowski@worcesterart.org*

 

 

Reservations

◆ Basic level (Bronze): $250 per person ◆

◆ Patron level (Silver, Gold, Platinum): $500+ per person ◆

◆ Full tables of 6, 8, and 10 are available for dinner ◆ 

 

 

 

Event Committee

Stephen J. Javaras, co-chair
Suzanne Wetton, co-chair
Susan M. Bassick
Catherine Choquette
Maureen L. Glowik

 

Thank you to our sponsors:

    

 

    

 

Media Partner:

 

 

Contact Information

To purchase an ad in the event program book, fill out the form linked here

For general inquiries – taraleahy@worcesterart.org or 508.793.4300
For corporate sponsorship – karmenbogdesic@worcesterart.org or 508.793.4326

 

 

Click here to see photos from Corporators Ball 2018: La Bella Notte
Click here to see photos from Corporators Ball 2017: Heavenly

 

Note: The WAM Gala is formerly known as the Corporators Ball.