In honor of artist Enrique Chagoya
and patrons Evelyn and Rick Neely
Saturday, September 23, 5:30pm–midnight
5:30pm Cocktail Reception + Auction Preview
7pm Dinner + Honoree Presentation
8pm Auction + Fund-a-Need
9:30pm–midnight After-Party with live music + dancing
Sponsor Now–SOLD OUT!
Individual Gala Tickets–SOLD OUT!
Join us at the After-Party
Donate to Fund-a-Need
About the Honorees
Auction Catalog
Bid in the Silent Auction
All artworks will be available for bidding in the Live Auction, which will open and close on Saturday, September 23, during the event. Experiences will be available in the Silent Auction, which will open for online bidding on Thursday, September 21 at 9am PDT and close on Sunday, September 24 at 5pm PDT.
Gala Co-Chairs
Nadia Ahmad + Tammy Kiely
Auction Chair
Mr. Cole Harrell
Gala Host Committee
Leela de Souza Bransten + Peter Bransten
Melanie + Peter Cross
Glenda + Gary Dorchak
Anneke + David Dury
Toby + Barry Fernald
Mr. Cole Harrell + Dr. Tai-Heng Cheng
Brook Hartzell + Tad Freese
Diane Jonte-Pace
Lorri Kershner
Tammy + Tom Kiely
Wanda Kownacki
Elena Lebedeva + Alvin W. Smith
Beverly + Peter W. Lipman
Hung Liu Estate
Ann Marie Mix
Mary Mocas + Marv Tseu
Evelyn + Rick Neely
Yvonne + Mike Nevens
Gala Committee
Glenda Dorchak
Toby Fernald
Lys House
Robert S. Lindo
Suzette Mahr
Yvonne Nevens
Cornelia Pendleton
Auctioneer
Robbie Gordy
Auction Partners
10th Street Distillery
George Adams Gallery
Nadia Ahmad
Wanda Hansen Ashe
Big Dog Vineyards
Catharine Clark Gallery
Clos LaChance Winery
David Fallis-Picture Framing Services
District San Jose
Anneke and David Dury
Mr. Cole Harrell and Dr. Tai Heng-Cheng
Brook Hartzell and Tad Freese
Kasmin Gallery
Tammy + Tom Kiely
Hung Liu Estate
Marlborough Gallery
Mezcal Restaurant
Michael’s New York
Michael’s Santa Monica
Patricia Sweetow Gallery
Signia by Hilton San Jose
Jessica Silverman
Featured Artists
Diana Al-Hadid
Sadie Barnette
Enrique Chagoya
Roy De Forest
Hung Liu
Matthew Pillsbury
Yulia Pinkusevich
Masami Teraoka
Lien Truong
Pae White
About the Honorees
Artist Enrique Chagoya
Enrique Chagoya is an internationally acclaimed artist, born in Mexico City in 1953 and based in the Bay Area since 1979. Chagoya skillfully juxtaposes and combines images sourced from secular and religious iconographies and popular culture to address colonialism, inequality, and international conflicts with biting humor.
Patrons Evelyn + Rick neely
Evelyn and Rick Neely joined San José Museum of Art as members in 1994 after seeing American Art, 1900–1940, the initial exhibition in SJMA’s landmark collaboration with the Whitney Museum of American Art. The show sparked their interest in contemporary art and soon after, Evelyn became involved as a docent and gallery teacher, remaining active for over 26 years and contributing thousands of volunteer hours.
Sponsorship Opportunities
All proceeds from the 2023 Gala + Auction will support the Museum’s acclaimed exhibitions and arts education programs.
Luminary
$50,000
- Preferred table seating for 10 guests at the Gala + Auction with entrance to the After-Party
- Additional tickets to the After-Party for 12 guests
- Invitations for 10 guests to the Auction Preview Cocktail Reception on Wed, Sep 13
- Private viewing of the Auction gallery with champagne for up to 10 guests, Sep 13–22
- Option to host an artist or senior Museum representative at your table
- Half page in digital and printed Auction catalog
- Prominent sponsor name/logo placement on select communications and website
- Half sponsor slide during the Gala + Auction and the Auction Preview Cocktail Reception
- Invitations for 4 guests to all SJMA's VIP happenings through Jun 30, 2024
- One-time use Museum admission passes for 10 guests
- Opportunity to rent the Museum for a private event at a 20% discounted rate
- Twelve-month membership in the SJMA Council of 100 for 1 household
Benefactor
$25,000
- Preferred table seating for 10 guests at the Gala + Auction with entrance to the After-Party
- Additional tickets to the After-Party for 10 guests
- Invitations for 10 guests to the Auction Preview Cocktail Reception on Wed, Sep 13
- Private viewing of the Auction gallery with champagne for up to 10 guests, Sep 13–22
- Option to host an artist or senior Museum representative at your table
- Quarter page in digital and printed Auction catalog
- Preferred sponsor name/logo placement on event invitation, night-of slides, and website
- Invitations for 2 guests to all SJMA's VIP happenings through Jun 30, 2024
- One-time use Museum admission passes for 8 guests
- Opportunity to rent the Museum for a private event at a 15% discounted rate
- Twelve-month membership at the Curator level for 1 household
Investor
$15,000
- Private table seating for 10 guests at the Gala + Auction with entrance to the After-Party
- Additional tickets to the After-Party for 8 guests
- Invitations for 10 guests to the Auction Preview Cocktail Reception on Wed, Sep 13
- Private viewing of the Auction gallery with champagne for up to 10 guests, Sep 13–22
- Option to host an artist or SJMA representative at your table
- Preferred sponsor name/logo placement in digital and printed Auction catalog
- Sponsor name/logo placement on night-of slides, and website
- Invitations for 2 guests to all SJMA's VIP happenings through Jun 30, 2024
- One-time use Museum admission passes for 6 guests
- Opportunity to rent the Museum for a private event at a 10% discounted rate
- Twelve-month membership at the Benefactor level for 1 household
Contributor
$10,000
- Table seating for 10 guests at the Gala + Auction with entrance to the After-Party
- Additional tickets to the After-Party for 6 guests
- Invitations for 10 guests to the Auction Preview Cocktail Reception on Wed, Sep 13
- Private viewing of the Auction Gallery with champagne, Sep 13–22
- Sponsor name/logo placement on night-of slides, Auction catalog, and website
- Invitations for 2 guests to SJMA's VIP happenings through Jun 30, 2024
- One-time use Museum admission passes for 6 guests
- Opportunity to rent the Museum for a private event at a 5% discounted rate
- Twelve-month membership at the Contributor level for 1 household
Patron
$5,000
- Shared table seating for 6 guests at the Gala + Auction with entrance to the After-Party
- Additional tickets to the After-Party for 4 guests
- Invitations for 6 guests to the Auction Preview Cocktail Reception on Wed, Sep 13
- Sponsor name on night-of slides, Auction catalog, and website
- Twelve-month membership at the Advocate level for 1 household
Individual Tickets
$1,000
- Seating for 1 guest at the Gala + Auction with entrance to the After-Party
- Invitation for 1 guest to the Auction Preview Cocktail Reception on Wed, Sep 13
- Name recognition on night-of slides, Auction catalog, and website
- Twelve-month membership at the Dual/Family level for 1 household
Tax Information
The non-deductible portion of your sponsorship gift is $3,000 at the $10,000–$50,000 levels, $1,800 at the $5,000 level, and $300 at the $1,000 level. The Museum’s Tax ID is 23-7062028.
All 2023 Gala + Auction proceeds support the San José Museum of Art's mission to nurture empathy and connection by engaging communities with socially relevant contemporary art. A non-profit 501c3 organization, SJMA is the leading provider of arts education in Santa Clara County. Please contact Jennifer Sime, chief philanthropy officer, at jsime@sjmusart.org for more information.
Thank you for your generous support!
Sponsors
As of September 15, 2023.
Individuals
Teresa Alvarado + Jess Moreles
Daniela Barone + Matt Reiferson
Kristin Bertrand
Catharine Clark Gallery
Pamela + Marc Garibaldi
Pamela + David Hornik
Hosfelt Gallery
Cheryl + Bruce Kiddoo
Andrea Johnson-Lee + Bill Lee
Suzette Mahr
Geraldine Martinez-Magarelli +
Marco Magarelli
Astrid + Arik Mazin
Marge + Ken Nissly
Rita + Kent Norton
Jessica Silverman Gallery
Alexandra + Murphy Stein
Greg Flood, Paul Thiebaud Gallery
Rachel Teagle
Danielle + Gary Wohl
Helen Yang
Auction Catalog
Additional Support
Yvonne + Mike Nevens
Brook Hartzell + Tad Freese
John + Susan Savva
Elizabeth Schweinsberg + Lucas Pereira
Peggy + Yogen Dalal
Jill Jarrett + Drew Williamson
Irwin + Concepción Federman
Sandra Sigurdson + Curtis Francis
Esam Elashmawi
Bob Strain
J. Michael Bewley, in honor of Enrique Chagoya
Mary + Phil Bobel
Margaret B. Castor + David Packard
Bruce + Gail Chizen
Dan Christman
Andrei + Paul Hartzell
Judy + Victor Lee
Eric Robinson + Jennifer Sime
Jo + Barry Ariko
Breathe Together Yoga, in honor of Evelyn and Rick Neely
Cassi Carpenter + Rich Rifredi
Sarah + Robert Erickson
Betty + James Kasson
Deb + Hank Norberg
Elizabeth Waller