Baroque Is Back
Elegant Salute returns for the 18th time February 1
Every other year, the Georgia Museum of Art holds Elegant Salute, its gala fundraiser. This February, it returns in its 18th edition: Baroque and Beyond . WWWWWWWWWW The theme is inspired by the exhibition “Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection,” which will open on the same day, giving gala attendees a first look. The Haukohl Family Collection is one of the finest and most extensive holdings of Florentine baroque art in private hands outside of Italy. “Beyond the Medici” brings a selection from this collection to the University of Georgia, offering a unique opportunity for students and the wider community to experience these works of art. Fitting with this focus on educating the next generation of art aficionados, shared by the Haukohl family, the event’s goal is to raise $150,000 for the museum’s student programs. Over the past year, we have significantly expanded and deepened our work with University of Georgia students: adding a student guide program, making all our internships paid positions, pursuing new partner- ships with the UGA School of Medicine and more. “There’s nothing better than a party with a purpose, and this iteration of Elegant Salute has a truly wonderful purpose: raising funds to support student learning at the museum,” said David Odo, the museum’s director. “Our mission to ensure that art is a critical part of every student’s experience at Georgia is our greatest responsibil- ity. I’m so grateful to all our supporters who help make this work possible.” Our gala events would not be possible without the work of longtime museum supporters. This year, Ligia Alexander is serving as chair and Greta Covington as co-chair. Both are members of the Friends Advisory Board. Alexander has been flower chair for several events, including Elegant Salute, and owns Perryander Studio, which supplies beautiful floral arrangements for many museum events. Covington has also served on the Elegant Salute committee previously, assisted with floral decor and volunteered her time at many nonprofit organizations in the Athens area.
Ham Magill, David Matheny and Gordhan Patel are returning as fundraising chairs after major success in that role in the past. Epting Events will provide sumptuous hors d’oeuvres. Maggie Hancock is overseeing decor, a role she has excelled in previously; Mary Anna Terrell is supervising flowers; and Susanna Drennen and Christina LaFontaine are chairing the dance party committee. This year’s dance party, which follows the more formal part of the event, is titled “Rock Me Amadeus.” “I love the life that the dance party brings to the more formal aspects of Elegant Salute,” said Drennen. “It is just a really fun way to raise money for such a great museum and gives people a chance to mingle and see how fun being at a museum event can be.” Carrie Scruggs will play the harp during Elegant Salute, and DJ Mahogany will be spinning tunes for the dance party. Unlike the last Elegant Salute, this one will feature the opportunity to buy individual tickets, which are not exclusive to sponsorships.
Main event tickets
$400 per person for Friend + Annual Fund Members $450 per person for not yet Friends + Annual Fund Members .
Each individual ticket includes a $100 tax-deductible contribution.
“Rock Me Amadeus” dance party tickets
$75 per person for Friend + Annual Fund Members $95 per person for not yet Friends + Annual Fund Members $85 per person group rate (6+ tickets purchased at the same time online)
Black tie or cocktail attire. Powdered wigs and/or 1980s finery enthusiastically encouraged. p
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