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The Phoenix Art Museum presents ‘The pARTy: The show must go on’

Posted 2/7/22

A Scottsdale based company is chairing one of the Phoenix Art Museum’s biggest fundraisers of the year as guests will celebrate the return of The pARTy with a whimsical and circus-themed gala on Saturday, March 26.

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The Phoenix Art Museum presents ‘The pARTy: The show must go on’

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A Scottsdale based company is chairing one of the Phoenix Art Museum’s biggest fundraisers of the year as guests will celebrate the return of The pARTy with a whimsical and circus-themed gala on Saturday, March 26.

Last year the event was canceled, according to a press release, noting “The pARTy: The Show Must Go On!” will take place at the Phoenix Art Museum and will honor the legacy of Philip C. Curtis, one of Arizona’s most cherished artists.

Represening the continued celebration of the reinvigorated Ullman Center, the black-tie evening begins at 6 p.m. with live entertainment and a creative cocktail hour in Steele Gallery, the release said.

With a circus-themed immersive experience featuring performances by unicyclists, ribbon dancers, stilt walkers, and other performers, guests will get exclusive access to The Ullman Center to experience the exhibition Philip C. Curtis and the Landscapes of Arizona with more entertainment to follow and a gourmet plated dinner.

“Phoenix Art Museum is thrilled to mark the return of our annual gala with The pARTy: The Show Must Go On!,” said Mark Feldman, chair of the Museum’s Board of Trustees, in the release.

“Following the most challenging year in the Museum’s history, we look forward to gathering together in person to celebrate the artwork of Philip C. Curtis and the reopening of The Ullman Center for the Art of Philip C. Curtis.”

CEO and Founder of My Sister’s Closet Ann Siner, alongside Chief Fashion Stylist Tess Loo and Sally Odegard are chairing The pARTy. The committee also includes Cheryl Londen and Ron Miller, noted the release.

“As the saying goes ‘The Show Must Go On’ and we couldn’t more thrilled to put together an absolutely spectacular event for the Phoenix Art Museum,” said Loo in the release. “From the decorations, to the crafty cocktails to the exciting entertainment – it will be a night to celebrate and come back to together.”

All funds raised benefit the museum’s exhibitions, education programs, and vital operations. Creative cocktail attire is requested. Complimentary valet parking will be provided.

Since its inception in 2007, the annual event has raised more than $10 million on behalf of Phoenix Art Museum, said to be the leading arts institution in the southwest.


In October 2021, Phoenix Art Museum reopened The Ullman Center for the Art of Philip C. Curtis, a gallery space dedicated to the ongoing exhibition of works from the institution’s extensive Curtis collection, on the first floor of the Museum’s North Wing.

The reopening of The Ullman Center was possible through the generosity of The Virginia M. Ullman Foundation and the Philip C. Curtis Charitable Trust, noted the release.

To help ensure the safety of all guests and staff and to ensure a mask-free event, all pARTy guests are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccinations or negative COVID-test results received within 72 hours prior of the event.

Leading up to The pARTy, the museum will provide information on how to share this sensitive personal information through secure verification systems prior to the celebrations.

A limited number of individual pARTy tickets will be available to the public. Tickets begin at $1,250 each while table sponsorships begin at $10,000. Because of Covid concerns, table sales are also at a limited number.

The pARTy  is possible from the efforts of its volunteer co-chairs, volunteer planning committee, and the generous support of benefactors and sponsors for the evening, added the release.

For more information or to purchase tickets or sponsorships, contact the museum’s Special Events Office at 602-307-2082 or special.events@phxart.org.

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