2023 Gala + Auction | San José Museum of Art

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Sponsor Now–SOLD OUT!

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

Individual Tickets–SOLD OUT!

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!

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