The Young Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a lively group of young professionals and art enthusiasts who support the Museum, is pleased to announce its annual black tie Winter Gala, scheduled for February 20, 2010 in the Great Stair Hall. To celebrate the masquerade theme, partygoers will don festive masks for the evening and be the first to experience a special unveiling of the spectacular Picasso and the Avant-Garde in Paris exhibition on display February 24 through April 25. Over 500 guests are expected to attend the stylish evening of dancing, exquisite food, and fabulous raffle prizes and auction items including fashion- and sports-themed gift packages. Proceeds from the gala will support the Young Friends’ mission to acquire new works of art for the Museum’s collection, and to aid the Museum’s conservation and preservation, as well as outreach and educational programming.
The Young Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art is a dynamic group of professionals that supports Museum initiatives. The group provides young people (aged 21 to 45) in the Greater Philadelphia area with a forum to participate in a variety of educational activities through special access to the Museum’s collections and a constant mission to enhance art appreciation. Funds raised through activities are used to support conservation and preservation of the collections, educational programming and international special exhibitions. Museum membership at the Individual level ($65) or higher is required to add on Young Friends benefits ($50). Social events sponsored by Young Friends include the annual Winter Gala held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the annual Rodin Party held in the fall at the Rodin Museum, private tours of the Museum’s galleries, previews of special exhibitions, and First Friday gatherings held in Old City locations.
