Join us in person for the premiere summer event of the season – the spectacularly reimagined Farnsworth Gala.
Experience Maine’s flourishing art scene while honoring its historic roots. Reconnect. Celebrate.
Spectacular local spread. Creative cocktails. Music and dancing under the tent. Fabulous live auction. Private viewing of the Farnsworth galleries.
Honoring the Alex Katz Foundation, the 2023 Maine in America awardee.
Friday, July 14, 2023 starting at 6:30 p.m.
75th Anniversary Gala Sponsorship Benefits
All sponsors will receive acknowledgement at the Gala, in the Farnsworth Magazine, and on the Museum’s Donor Wall of Honor. Sponsors will also receive a special thank-you gift and other valuable benefits.
$25,000 Tourmaline – Premiere table for 10
$10,000 Quartz – Preferred table for 8
$5,000 Garnet – 6 tickets
$2,500 Aquamarine – 4 tickets
To sponsor, please contact Farnsworth staff by clicking the button below:
CONTACT STAFFFor more information about the event or to pledge your support, please contact us at events@farnsworthmuseum.org.
I cannot attend the 75th Anniversary Gala but I wish to make a donation.
DONATE TO THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY!Proceeds support exhibitions and arts education programming at the Farnsworth.
YOUR SPONSORSHIP SUPPORTS:
$25,000 – Admission for Youth and Local Families
Ensure access for all by helping underwrite free and discounted admission and community events. Youth under 16 years of age and Rockland residents are free every day at the Museum.
$10,000 – Exhibitions and Programming
Support the museum’s internationally recognized exhibitions and exceptional educational programs.
$5,000 – K-12 Student Arts Education
Increase student participation and teacher training in arts education at area schools.
LIVE AUCTION FEATURING ARTFUL EXCURSIONS IN MAINE AND BEYOND
Bid on one or more of our special live auction items featuring unique, one-of-a-kind Maine art-filled excursions and other fabulous items. Details coming soon. To request additional information, email Anna Sideris at asideris@farnsworthmuseum.org.
Thank you!
Our thanks to the generous community of supporters who have inspired and encouraged us in furthering our mission to celebrate Maine’s role in American art for the last 75 years!
75th Anniversary Sponsors
Evelyn and Gerry Isom
Stephanie L. Brown
Ann Craven Studios
Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc.
Karma
Manitou Fund
Mattina R. Proctor Foundation
Tourmaline Sponsors
Gail Catherine and John Bertuzzi
Ann and Dick Costello
Sylvia A. de Leon
Lisa and Brian Garrison
Donna and Gregory Knowlton
Quartz Sponsors
Anonymous (2)
Alexis Akre and Russell Scholl
Linda L. Bean
Holly Boyd and Nick Ruffin
Paula Carreiro and Peter Branch
Betsy and Ed Cohen/Areté Foundation
Susan Deutsch and Carlisle Towery
Edith Dixon
Wendy and Gentner Drummond
Victoria and Paul Ferber
The Jacksonville Table
Lisa Kranc
Toshiko Mori and James Carpenter
Heidi and Kevin Naughton
Beth and Tom Renyi
Liv Rockefeller and Ken Shure
Emily and James Rowan
Anna Mae Twigg
Laura and Ed Waller
Elisse Walter and Ron Stern
Jodie Willard Blue Raven Gallery
Garnet Sponsors
Anonymous
Anne Susan and Nevins Baxter
Alla Broeksmit and Charles Altschul
Christie’s Inc.
Mazie Livingston Cox and Brinkley Thorne
Crocker House Country Inn, LLC
Dowling Walsh
Katherine and Bruce Garren
Vicki and Alan Goldstein
Alexandra Hahn
Anna Grace Holloway
Monhegan Museum of Art and History
Marybeth and Steve Pullum
Peter Rothschild
Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture
Aquamarine Sponsors
Anonymous
Kit and Richard Aroneau
Bank of America Private Bank
Karen and Rob Brace
CedarWorks
Randall Chanler and Andrew Stancioff
Susie and Sanford Criner
Sheryl and Clifford Dacso
Lucy and Bill Farland
First National Bank
F.L. Putnam Investment
Management Company
Karen Foxwell
Brenda Garrand and David Pierson
Hampton by Hilton of Rockland
York-Chi and Stephen Harder
Nancy and Tom Ireland
Knickerbocker Group
Sandra and Jim Jalbert
Kay Wilson Lehr
Felicia Leibman
Karol and Robert Linton
Jan and Kevin Lipson
Dr. Theodore E. and Ms. Betty G. Long
J. Robert Mann, Jr.
Robyn and Bob Metcalfe
Carol and Ed Miller
Bridget Moore, DC Moore Gallery
Sandra and John Moore
Elizabeth Moss Galleries
The Norumbega
Constance and Eric Silverman
Ellen C. L. Simmons and Family
Jane and Bill Stetson
Susan and Bill Thomas
Susan and Norman Thomas
Barbara and Kenneth Wexler
Supporting Sponsors
Anonymous
Caldbeck Gallery
Davilynn and John Cowperthwaite
Lou Ann Daly
Carol Eisenberg
Karen Farquhar
Ellen and Jack Holland
Molly and Frederic Kellogg
Annie and Bill Kirill
Robert E. Kulp, Jr.
Ann Rutherford and Bruce Lively
Lynn Potoff
Samoset Resort
Kaki and J.P. Smith
Marilyn and James Steane
Leonard Kizner and Jeffrey Tucker
Joan Murray Webster
Suzan Wiemers
Stacy Winick and Steven Guttentag
Suggested Attire
We are asked daily what to wear so we coined a new phrase, Summer Festive, a cross between formal and cocktail wear and decidedly Maine!
We’ve seen all manner of dress at the gala and it’s most important that you are comfortable and express your individual style.
This is not black tie but it’s more formal than cocktail attire. There may be some longer gowns and dresses, but certainly a mix of lengths along with dressy pants. We expect some others might wear suits & some may wear blazers and festive trousers with a mix of ties and no ties. We can’t predict the weather and that might influence some last-minute decisions. What’s important is that it’s a celebratory evening at the Museum!