Saturday, September 21, 5:30pm–midnight

Art + Cocktails • Dinner + Auction • Music + Dancing
at the San José Museum of Art and Circle of Palms Plaza

Sponsorship opportunities 

Your 2024 Gala + Auction contribution will support the San José Museum of Art's mission to nurture empathy and connection by engaging communities with socially relevant contemporary art.  

All sponsorships and individual tickets include access to the After-Party.

Luminary | $50,000 — Limited Availability

Tax deductible contribution of $47,000  

  • Premiere (front row) Gala + Auction table for 10 guests with VIP champagne + wine service   
  • After-Party tickets for 20 additional guests  
  • Private viewing of the Auction Gallery with champagne for up to 10 guests, Sep 14–20  
  • Use of SJMA for one private/corporate event at cost (subject to availability; to be held prior to August 31, 2025)  
  • Prominent recognition on the printed event invitation (if committed by June 10, 2024), program + auction brochure (if committed by July 20, 2024), and on the 2024 Gala + Auction web page

Champion | $25,000

Tax deductible contribution of $22,000   

  • Preferred Gala + Auction table for 10 guests
  • After-Party tickets for 15 additional guests
  • Private viewing of the Auction Gallery with champagne for up to 10 guests, Sep 14–20
  • Prominent recognition on the printed event invitation (if committed by June 10, 2024), program + auction brochure (if committed by July 20, 2024), and on the 2024 Gala + Auction web page

Benefactor | $10,000

Tax deductible contribution of $7,000

  • Gala + Auction table for 10 guests
  • After-Party tickets for 10 additional guests
  • Private viewing of the Auction Gallery, Sep 14–20
  • Recognition on the printed event invitation (if committed by June 10, 2024), printed program, and on the 2024 Gala + Auction web page

Individual Tickets | $1,500+

Tax deductible contribution of $1,200   

  • Gala + Auction festivities for 1 guest

  • Recognition on the printed event invitation (if committed by June 10, 2024), printed program, and on the 2024 Gala + Auction web page

Buy Tickets

Can’t attend the September 21 Gala + Auction but would like to make a contribution? Consider sponsoring a table or ticket so that SJMA’s partner artists can attend. Or make a donation to our 2024 Paddle Raise. Your contribution is 100% tax deductible and will be recognized on the 2024 Gala web page, on the printed invitation (if committed by June 10, 2024), and in the printed auction brochure and program book.

Make a Contribution

All proceeds from the 2024 Gala + Auction will support the Museum’s acclaimed exhibitions and critical role as the largest provider of arts education in Santa Clara County. Please contact Chief Philanthropy Officer Jennifer Sime at jsime@sjmusart.org for more information. 

The Museum’s Tax ID is 23-7062028. 

Thank you for your generous support!