PRESENTING SPONSOR Art Ball Chairs Darrell Bickley (right) and Darren McGarvey in front of the featured artwork, Men in the Cities. Featured artwork: Robert Longo (American, born 1953), Joanna and Larry, 1983 (detail), from the series Men in the Cities, lithograph on paper, 72 x 36 inches each. The Dayton Art Institute, museum purchase, 1987.92.1–2. © 2016 Robert Longo / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
BENEFACTOR SPONSORS Shaw Gothic Cloister Cocktail Hour The Cornell/Nicholson Team at UBS Financial Services VIP Reception Sponsor Heidelberg Distributing Company Great Hall Merrill Lynch Moonlight Lounge Lexus of Dayton PATRON SPONSORS The Hale Group at Morgan Stanley PNC Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling Co. LPA Paul D. Moyer, M.D./Dayton Eye Associates Square One Salon & Spa WilmerHale LLP SUPPORTING SPONSORS Bonbright Distributors Burke Orthodontics Enterprise Roofing Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway James Free Jewelers: Official Jeweler of Art Ball LWC Incorporated Northwestern Mutual ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM Arrow Wine & Spirits BLC Entertainment The Carrs Photography Dorothy Lane Market The Flower Shoppe Ghostlight Coffee Marion’s Piazza Oregon Printing Prime Time Party Rental RNDC
The Dayton Art Institute’s annual Art Ball returns on Saturday, June 11. This black-tie gala, presented by Morgan Stanley, is the culmination of many months of hard work by The DAI’s Associate Board and is one of the museum’s premier fundraisers.
The VIP Cocktail Hour returns this year, offering early entry to the event, at 6:00 p.m., for a private reception, with high-end wines and hors d’oeuvres. Space is limited for the extra-cost VIP Cocktail Hour – make your reservations early!
This year’s Art Ball theme, Off the Wall, is inspired by a pair of larger-than-life lithographs, by artist Robert Longo, from his series Men in the Cities. Art Ball Chairs Darrell Bickley and Darren McGarvey (pictured) shared why they selected this work and their vision for the evening: “We love contemporary art and especially works in black and white. As soon as we saw the two lithographs by Robert Longo, we felt their energy and were moved with a vision for something powerful, impactful, and different for Art Ball this year.”
Art Ball is a major fundraiser for the museum, and a key to this effort is the Grand Draw Raffle. Only 600 tickets will be sold for $100 each, with the chance to win fabulous prize packages.
Both Bickley and McGarvey are working in unison with the Associate Board, museum staff, and many local Dayton area business to create a fun and exciting evening, reminiscent of the days of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, in which art was seen in the clothes that were worn, the music that was played, and the energy that was present when people gathered to celebrate. “Longo’s art reminds us that there is always movement behind the work we do, and when approached with a fun and festive state of mind, there is always reason to celebrate. While there is so much to admire and ruminate on in each unique gallery at the museum, for one night we invite everyone to walk the red carpet and to create art within The DAI through our conversations, our interactions, our celebrations, and of course, our financial support of the museum,” commented Bickley. The 59th Art Ball begins at 7:00 p.m. with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a formal dinner in the museum galleries. After the meal, guests enjoy music, dancing, open bars, specialty martinis, cigars, liqueurs, and much more.
To make your Art Ball reservations, please contact Sponsorship & Special Events Manager, Elaine Gounaris, at egounaris@daytonart.org or 937-512-0153. Tickets start at $325 each; VIP upgrade is an additional $50 per ticket. For more information about Art Ball, visit daytonartinstitute.org/artball. We look forward to seeing you on June 11!
2016 Grand Draw Raffle
Even if you aren’t able to attend Art Ball, you can still take part in the Grand Draw Raffle; you need not be present to win. Call the museum or visit daytonartinstitute.org/ raffle for more information about prizes and to purchase raffle tickets.
Incredible prizes valued at $300 to $4,000 each. Prizes include: Fairmont Chateau Whistler Ski Getaway: 3 Night stay in British, Columbia with airfare for 2, daily breakfast, $500 in Fairmont Gift Cards. Two exquisite items from James Free Jewelers, plus spa, restaurant, gym, adventure and travel prize packages that you won’t want to miss! Only 600 tickets will be sold. Purchase three or more raffle tickets and get one FREE Oktoberfest Preview Party ticket — an $85 value!
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