Trends July/August 2012

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2012 Trendsetters

Congratulations to all of the

Rebecca Ailes-Fine “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop Mom, Your dauntless spirit of giving inspires us all. A votre santé! Drew, Jillian, & Cameron CHARITY SPOTLIGHT

The pARTy at the Phoenix Art Museum theme of the pARTy varies each year but the underlying goal is to celebrate the museum’s achievements and its contribution to keeping arts and culture alive in Arizona.

The seventh annual pARTy, a black-tie dinner dance benefitting the Phoenix Art Museum, will be Nov. 3 at the museum. It’s being chaired this year by Diana Ellis Smith. The pARTy has become a well-attended event that plays a vital role in providing support for Arizona’s premiere museum. Why was the pARTy established? The pARTy began in 2006 as a celebration to mark the grand opening of the newly expanded Phoenix Art Museum. The

who are the foundation and the future of our communities. What else can attendees expect? Guests will enjoy a first-class event where every detail is meticulously planned. From world-renowned “get on the floor and dance” band ensembles to contemporary cuisine that will engage culinary senses, the pARTY is truly an experience that should not be missed.

Tell us about the accomplishments of this charitable event. Over the past six years, the pARTy has raised more than $9,000,000 in support of the museum’s educational programs and exhibitions. Each year, the museum features new acquisitions and aspects of the collection that grace this wonderful space. Through the generosity and support of our members, the pARTy continues as the standout event honoring the accomplishments of this jewel of the desert. The event is an unmatched opportunity to connect with prominent civic leaders and corporate executives

Since 1959, the Phoenix Art Museum has served as the cornerstone of Phoenix’s art and cultural community, providing the people of Arizona with great art from around the world and amazing cultural experiences. For more information about the pARTy visit www.phxart.org/theparty or call the museum at 602.257.1222.

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