Biggs
Museum Gala: An Affair with the Arts
May
18th from 6-11 p.m.
Dover,
DE (April 3, 2019) - On Saturday, May 18, 2019, the Biggs Museum will host its
Annual Gala: An Affair with the Arts from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. This elegant, tented event welcomes approximately 400 people annually. Guest will enjoy live entertainment, dinner and cocktails, a live auction, dancing, and more. This year’s Gala is in special recognition of the honorable Nancy Cook, for her lifetime of public service to Delaware and as a founding member of the Biggs Museum Board of Trustees.
Gala guests will be treated to a sumptuous spread provided by Caffé Gelato, including Hors d’oeuvres, elegant dinner stations, and decadent desserts. Enjoy a full open bar throughout the evening, with a tasteful selection of wine, beer, and spirits. The Funsters, a
local favorite band, will be joining the event for the first time to play live
music throughout the evening. In the Galleries, enjoy a relaxing Cabaret by
pianist, Tim Plimpton, and trombonist, Samuel Mace.
Live
& Silent Auctions
The Gala’s auctions will feature unique items for guests to bid on including a 4-digit license plate, vacation home rentals, private gourmet dinners, artwork and more.
Museum
Tours & Exhibitions
Our
Junior Docents will provide Gala guests with a grand tour of the museum. All
attendees will have full access to view both our permanent collection and our
seasonal exhibitions. Guests will be among the first to view exciting new
exhibits by local sculptor, Aaron Paskins and photography group, ArtLane.
Tickets
Gala
proceeds enable the Biggs to serve the community throughout the year with
exciting programming, inspiring exhibitions, and educational programs that
advocate for the importance of art in our daily lives. Tickets for this event
range from $200 per individual to $2,500 for a table for ten. Tickets can be
purchased at the museum, by phone or online at www.biggsmuseumgala.org. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Last year's event sold out so it is recommended that guest purchase their tickets
as soon as possible.
For
information about event sponsorship and other opportunities to give to
the Gala, please contact Angela Moore at amoore@biggsmuseum.org or call (302) 674-2111 ext. 112.
Sponsors
This
event is made possible through the support of generous community sponsors and
partners. To view a full list of event sponsors, please visit www.biggsmuseumgala.org.
If
You Go: Gala Quick Facts
Date:
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Time:
6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location:
Biggs Museum of American Art, 406 Federal Street, Dover, DE
Ticket
Price: $200/Individual to $2,500/Table of 10
What:
Dinner, Open Bar, Tours of the Museum, Live Auction, Live Art, Live
Entertainment
Attire:
Black Tie Optional/Garden Party Attire
Reservations:
Tickets must be purchased in advance
Mail:
P.O. Box 711, Dover, DE 19903
Phone:
(302) 674-2111
Online: www.biggsmuseumgala.org
About the Museum
The
Biggs Museum seeks to serve a diverse public as a regional museum of fine and
decorative arts, made from 1700 to present, representing the State of Delaware
and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region. The Biggs Museum engages audiences
through a compelling program of temporary exhibitions and programming. The
Biggs Museum encourages the development of creativity and an appreciation for
art by offering a comprehensive slate of educational programming for all ages.
The Biggs Museum of American Art is a private, non-profit 501(c) (3)
organization.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Biggs Museum of
American Art
406
Federal Street
Dover,
DE 19901
302.674.2111
