SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2022
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2022 SCOTTSDALE STADIUM 7408 EAST OSBORN ROAD, SCOTTSDALE
Seven o’clock
RED CARPET ARRIVAL Hosted by Carey Peña and Brandon Lee Living Art Activations and Silent Auction
Eight o’clock
DINNER AND HONOREE CEREMONY Live Auction for the Arts Featuring Letitia Frye
All Evening
PERFORMANCE BY QUIXOTIC Featuring a radiant presentation of music, dance, and lighted projection throughout dinner and dessert
Proceeds benefit the dynamic arts and innovation programs at Scottsdale Arts.
SCOTTSDALE ARTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Officers
ALISON LEWIS Chair
DENNIS ROBBINS Vice Chair
STEPHANIE LYON Secretary
PATRICK STRIECK Treasurer
KATHY WILLS Past Chair
Trustees RHONDA ANDERSON TIM BAUGHMAN BRUCE BEVERLY STEVE BIDDLE PETER BOYLE KIRSTEN BROWN ALLISON CAHILL DINO CAMUÑEZ MARK CANDELARIA PAIGE CECIL LIZ COHEN J.P. DAHDAH
KATHY DULEY MARY FEDEWA KEITH GALBUT KRISTOPHER HARMAN ALETHEIA LAWRY STEPHANIE LYON MIKE MILLER PRISCILLA NELSON JOHNSON LINDA PETERSON MERLE ROSSKAM JACQUELINE SCHENKEIN, M.D. JOHN VORIS
WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF SCOTTSDALE ARTS Welcome to The ARTrageous Gala | Luminescence, Scottsdale Arts’ 2022 gala! After two years of the pandemic, we are delighted to convene with all of you in person. We have taken every precaution to make sure our guests, performers, and staff remain safe and healthy. It’s been a wild ride these two years, and I am extremely happy to report that Scottsdale Arts has emerged from the pandemic strong. With our entire staff intact throughout these two years, we have produced the most in-depth and diverse season of any arts organization in Arizona. We are in the best financial shape in our history, and we are building a robust platform from which to grow in the coming years. Our amazing team has made it possible to execute 280 shows and events this season, with some of the finest exhibitions, extensive educational work in the schools and across the community, and outstanding new public art projects to boot. Canal Convergence 2021 was one of the most successful in its nine-year history, drawing more than 250,000 visitors to the experience and becoming a true destination event by adding a global arts conference. Perhaps most significantly, BIG improvements are in progress as we exit the pandemic: a $30 million Scottsdale Civic Center renovation will create muchneeded and magnificent outdoor stages and events venues, transforming our campus once again into the beating heart of Scottsdale. We are slated to reopen these new venues around Super Bowl LVII in February of 2023. In addition, The ARTrageous Gala will find its new permanent home on the renovated Civic Center as a glamorous, springtime outdoor event starting next year. While construction is underway, we are also poised to start a complete reimaging of our small theater at the Center, turning it into a modern, technologically advanced jewel box venue by 2024. With this project, we will add a beautiful indoor/outdoor café/bar and redesign our patron services areas. We are thrilled to celebrate this extravagant night of Luminescence with you! The ARTrageous Gala 2022 also represents the first full-production, large-scale event showcasing the fantastic new venues here at our beloved Scottsdale Stadium. We are extremely grateful to our gala sponsors for their tremendous support in making this a memorable night for all. In closing, we would like to thank Mayor Ortega, the City Council, and the city staff for their continued trust, support, and friendship. Also, a heartfelt thanks to our ever-growing Board of Trustees and advisory committees for their vision and belief that the arts are a vital and essential component of our community. ART is LOVE, and we sure LOVE to bring ART to you!
DR. GERD WUESTEMANN
SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Upcoming Performances
LEA SALONGA Thursday, May 5, 7:30 p.m. A “Disney Legend” with a powerful voice and perfect pitch, Lea Salonga is a performer best known for her Tony®winning role in Miss Saigon. Fans of all ages will recognize her voice as that of Princess Jasmine (Aladdin) and Fa Mulan (Mulan and Mulan II).
DAVID SEDARIS Monday, May 9, 7 p.m. Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s preeminent humor writers. Returning to the Valley by popular demand, Sedaris reads some of his latest works and answers questions from the audience, followed by a book signing. Signature Sponsor
COLIN HAY Thursday, May 12, 8 p.m. Grammy®-winning singer-songwriter Colin Hay is beloved for his intimate, confessional live shows and is widely known as the influential and celebrated front man of Men at Work. The range of artists who have cited him as a muse or have found themselves on stage with him in the past spans the genre landscape.
Learn more at ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or call our box office at 480-499-TKTS (8587)
WELCOME FROM THE GALA CHAIRS This year is a unique opportunity for the Gala. With the unusual but exciting circumstance of the campus renovation, we all needed to think a bit outside the box for where and how the event could be created. Thinking outside the box actually led us to creating a box—one of wondrous, luminescent magic. For this very special evening, Scottsdale Stadium has been turned it into a large magic box, a portal to an alternate reality, if you will. Upon entering, you were greeted by law-defying performances, fantastic creatures, and brilliant interactive art displays transporting you to another world. It is like no other ARTrageous Gala thus far, and we are thrilled to co-chair this special, fun event for such a beneficial purpose. Thank you for joining us in your finest sparkle, and we hope you enjoy the magic! Why is this important? Art has always had a powerful impact on humanity; our careers have been built on the importance of creating beauty and its effects on others. Art often provides a communal connection as we share the similar emotions and experiences portrayed or, conversely, challenges our perspectives so we grow in our understanding of other human journeys fostering peace and unity. Art lifts our spirit, fills us with emotion, and is an important way to express who we are as individuals and as a society. Through its many diverse branches, Scottsdale Arts continues to have a meaningful impact on the quality of our lives as citizens and also on the many visitors we host per annum. Scottsdale Arts substantially impacts the quality of life we experience, including the vast array of public art displayed all over our city. We personally love Canal Convergence, a technology-forward and interactive exhibition of curated global and local art that is making a mark for us on the international scene. As a community effort, thank you for joining us this evening at Luminescence to support Scottsdale Arts, which in turn benefits our local neighborhoods while expanding a notable reputation for Scottsdale’s cultural scene in the international art arena. Like modern Medicis, we can support this amazing organization and leave a legacy that will define our city, and we can do so while having the time of our lives. So, please, leave the outside world behind tonight as together we are lifted into a magic world full of Luminescence!
OSCAR DE LAS SALAS AND ANITA LANG
SPONSORS Scottsdale Arts would like to recognize the tremendous support of the following individuals and businesses.
Title Sponsor
Presenting Sponsors
Signature Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
EVENT HOSTS, TABLE HOSTS, AND PARTNERS
Host, Red Carpet Live CAREY PEÑA AND BRANDON LEE
Auctioneer, Live Auction for the Arts LETITIA FRYE
Event Partners
Table Hosts
GARY & RHONDA ANDERSON PETER BOYLE CANDELARIA DESIGN ASSOCIATES PAIGE CECIL DON & SUSIE COGMAN OSCAR DE LAS SALAS & GARY JACKSON ANITA LANG LAUNCH REAL ESTATE ALISON LEWIS & CRAIG KRUMWIEDE JIM & KIM RIGGS BRAD & ANDREA ROBERTSON DAVID & DIANA SMITH ROHIT TRIPATHI & KALLIE ROSE
SCOTTSDALE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
BEVERLY MCIVER: FULL CIRCLE February 12 – September 4, 2022 Survey exhibition presenting more than 50 works that demonstrate the diversity of Beverly McIver’s thematic approach to painting over 25 years. In-kind framing for Beverly McIver: Full Circle, generously supported by Craven Allen Gallery. Photo: William LeGoullon
BRAD KAHLHAMER: SWAP MEET February 26 – October 9, 2022 Native American artist Brad Kahlhamer draws his inspiration from the ethnographic experience of fieldwork at swap meets throughout the Southwest, fueling an artistic practice in painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, performance, and music. Photo: William LeGoullon
Learn more at SMoCA.org Become a ONE Member today for free admission to the exhibitions!
DINNER MENU Enjoy an exquisite culinary presentation prepared by Delaware North.
Passed
HORS D’OEUVRES Crisp Polenta Cake with a Mushroom Medley Ragu Mung Bean and Kimchi Pancake with a Toasted Sesame Seed Ponzu Crisp Lobster Cake with Creole Aioli Coffee Bean-Rubbed Duck Breast and Fig Jam on Endive
Chef-Curated DINNER
Citrus Braised Beets with Infused Grapefruit Goat Cheese, Walnuts, and a Citrus Pink Peppercorn Dressing Filet Mignon with Prawns and Scallops with a Beer Hops Demi-Glace, Whipped Purple Potatoes, Parsnip Puree, and Honey-Glazed Carrots Falafel Cake with Hummus with Paprika Oil, Potato Pave, and Sautéed Romanesco (Vegetarian)
Signature DESSERT
Sculpted Sugar Nest with Raspberry Vanilla Coulis, Meringue Cookies, Angel Food Cake, Cotton Candy, Chambord-Dipped Berries
HONORARY CHAIRS Scottsdale Arts would like to honor the legacy of a very distinctive group of outstanding community leaders. In our organization’s infancy, these individuals worked tirelessly to forge a monumental vision for the advancement of the arts in Scottsdale. We celebrate their lasting impact today as our Inaugural Board of Directors to the Scottsdale Cultural Council.
ROBERT H. KARATZ
JIM BRUNER
EUGENE DAVIS
NANCY SCHAMADAN
JOE SPARKS
About The Herberger Award For The Arts
The Herberger Award for the Arts is named after beloved Scottsdale residents and philanthropists Billie Jo and Judd Herberger. As true champions of the arts, the Herbergers have supported many programs at Scottsdale Arts over the years. We are honored to name this award in recognition of their incredible legacy and commitment to the arts throughout Arizona.
SCOTTSDALE ARTS OVER THE YEARS
IN MEMORIAM JUDD HERBERGER
IN MEMORIAM ELLIE ZIEGLER
TRAILBLAZER AWARD Local Artist
WALTER PRODUCTIONS
Walter Productions, Floom, 2021. Photo: Chris Loomis.
TRAILBLAZER AWARD Arts Educator FRAN COHEN
Photos: Betty L Hum Photography
SCOTTSDALE PUBLIC ART
CANAL CONVERGENCE 2022 CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF WATER + ART + LIGHT November 4–13, 2022 Canal Convergence is a free, annual, 10-day temporary public art event at the Scottsdale Waterfront, featuring light-based and interactive art installations from around the world, exciting performances, creative workshops, educational opportunities, and more. MASARY Studios, Say What You Will, 2021. Photo: Chris Loomis.
Learn more at CanalConvergence.com Vendor booth and sponsorship opportunities available.
PERFORMING
Quixotic is an innovative performance art collective that fuses imagination with technology, dance, projection mapping, and live music to create fully immersive, multi-sensory experiences. Quixotic was given Silicon Valley’s unofficial stamp of genius when they were invited to perform at the global TED Conference in 2012. A unique blend of performance art, technology, and emotion, Quixotic fuses all these elements into what The New York Times branded an “innovative circus performance” and Men’s Journal declared, “one of the best contemporary (cirque) acts.” They have performed for audiences worldwide and have helped launch brand products for companies such as BVLGARI, Faena Hotels, Garmin, HP, Smithsonian, and Toyota. Quixotic harnesses light, rhythm, and expressive emotion.
SCOTTSDALE ARTS LEARNING & INNOVATION ARTS AND WELLNESS Memory Lounge is a program for those living with memory loss and their care partners, and Life Stories is a virtual writing workshop. Both are intended to promote mental and social well-being. To find out more information or reserve your spot today visit ScottsdaleArtsLearning.org/ arts-enrichment. Photo: Betty L Hum Photography
SCHOOLS AND EDUCATORS Through in-school residencies, teacher workshops, and field trips, our artsintegrated programs combine math, science, social studies, language arts, and fine art to meet educational standards. Photo: Betty L Hum Photography
CREATIVE COMMUNITY From teen workshops to adult classes, programs are designed for, with, and by our community and intended to invoke dialogue, enhance skills, and promote creativity. Photo: Betty L Hum Photography
Learn more at ScottsdaleArtsLearning.org
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Make a joyful impact on the arts in Scottsdale with a tax-savvy donation that inspires connection, sparks joy, and changes lives! Your donation today supports:
Engaging arts education programs for local public-school children and arts lovers of all ages • Accessible public art experiences, including workshops, festivals, and free exhibitions • Emerging and established artists from around the world and from within our local community • Your neighbors, friends, and colleagues who call our city home and Scottsdale Arts their creativity hub! •
THE AUCTION We cordially invite you to indulge in an exciting and artful auction experience. We are pleased to present a carefully curated collection of one-of-a-kind adventures and decadent experiences. Treat yourself and your loved ones to the very finest— all while directly supporting the arts! Register for mobile bidding or make a donation now by texting ScottsdaleArts to 76278 or visit ScottsdaleArts.Givesmart.com to participate in the Silent Auction.
Silent Auction 7:00–9:30 P.M.
Live Auction for the Arts featuring Letita Frye
9:30 P.M.
Wonderful items and experiences generously provided by AJ’S FINE FOOD AZ88 AZ ON THE ROCKS BIOSPHERE 2
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WRIGLEY MANSION
Check mobile bidding site for full list of auction items.
2022 GALA COMMITTEE Please raise a toast to the dedicated volunteers who worked tirelessly to curate the essence of Luminescence. Your many contributions make our hearts glow.
ANITA LANG Co-Chair
TIFFANY BROWN ALEXANDRIA BURKFIELD LYNETTE CARRINGTON EMILY DIETZ LISA GEYSER MADONNA HALL CHRIS JOVANELLY ANIA KUBICKI
OSCAR DE LAS SALAS Co-Chair
CAMERON MARTZ MICHAEL MAZZOCO COLLEEN MCKENNA KATZ CALEE PALMER RANGER ERIN PAULEY JOSH SHAVER MARSHALL SHORE DAVID TWIGGER
Thank you, your love for the arts is powerful!
EXCURSIONS WITH SCOTTSDALE ARTS
SANTA FE GETAWAY May 31 – June 3, 2022 Delight in Southwest charm and discover world-class artistry in “The City Different.” Enjoy a multi-art itinerary like no other—with up-close and personal access to gallery owners, curators, collectors, and artists—while exploring your passion for the creative with a slew of performances, cultural experiences, and world-class cuisine. $2,500 per person (based on double occupancy) View the up-to-date itinerary and learn more at ScottsdaleArts.org/Santa-Fe-Trip-2022/ Contact OliviaH@ScottsdaleArts.org or call 480-425-5353 to sign up today!
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