TICKETS for the dance party are available at bit.ly/es-2023 or by emailing jointhemuseum@uga.edu and are $55 per person for Friend + Annual Fund Members and $75 per person for all other guests. 1920s-inspired cocktail attire is encouraged for both events.
Fundraising for Elegant Salute is surpassing all expectations!
This event, which is our biggest fundraiser, will take place February 4 and formally kick off the museum’s 75th anniversary year. It will also celebrate our beloved director, William Underwood Eiland , before he retires at the end of March. Mary Lillie Watson is serving as this year’s chair, along- side honorary chairs of Elegant Salutes past. Watson says, “We’ve had a little extra time to reimagine the event and are so looking forward to sharing it with you. Don’t worry, we are still planning a sophisticated, black-tie affair. But we are forgoing a seated dinner to enable you to mingle with each other as you explore beautiful Gatsby-inspired décor, delectable hors d’oeuvre stations from Epting Events, live jazz and a carefully curated silent auction in addition to the signature end-of-evening dance party.” Our new cocktail-style format enables us to highlight a select number of exquisite silent auction items and works of art. Watson adds, “Due to the interest in this milestone celebration, we will not sell individual event tickets, so please consider sponsoring the event. Sponsorships will ensure that you can join us for this very special evening to celebrate the impact of the Georgia Museum of Art over the last 75 years and over 30 years of our director’s dedicated service. Your support will enable us to continue to work toward reaching our initial goal of $1 million for the Fund for the Future Endowment.”
chair Mary Lillie Watson chair
dance party Sarah Peterson
décor & floral Ligia Alexander Maggie Hancock
fundraising D. Hamilton Magill III
David Matheny Gordhan Patel
silent auction Christina LaFontaine
honorary chairs Lucy Allen, Elegant Salute VIII Rinne Allen, Elegant Salute XII Devereux Burch, Elegant Salute VII K. Paige Carmichael, Elegant Salute XIII Joan Curtis, Elegant Salute VI Betsy Dorminey, Elegant Salute XIII Maggie Hancock, Elegant Salute XV Jane C. Johnson, Elegant Salute IX David Matheny, Elegant Salute XIV Sarah Peterson, Elegant Salute XVI Amburn Power, Elegant Salute II & IV Sarah P. Sams, Elegant Salute IX
TO SPONSOR
visit bit.ly/es-2023 or email jointhemuseum@uga.edu.
THE “DRIPPING IN DIAMONDS” DANCE PARTY , which follows Elegant Salute proper and is included in your sponsorship, will feature music by the very suave DJ Mahogany , libations and a dessert reception. Why go out on Valentine’s Day, when restaurants are crowded and menus often uninspired? Bring your sweetie to this party instead and dance the night away in style.
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