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Celebrating 40 years of the Collab Design Excellence Award
High-Backed Chair, designed 1950–52 by Harry Bertoia, made by Knoll, Inc., New York (Gift of Jeanne S. Rymer, 2007-186-33); “Casablanca” Sideboard, designed 1981 by Ettore Sottsass, made by Abet Laminati S.p.A., Italy (Gift of Collab: The Group for Modern and Contemporary Design at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Abet Laminati, 1983-113-1); Teapot from the "Landscape" Tea Service, designed 2008 by Patricia Urquiola, made by Rosenthal AG, Selb, Germany (Gift of Rosenthal AG, 2008-260-1a,b).
When
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 6:00 pm
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 8:00 pm
Where
Main Building,
Great Stair Hall
Join us as we celebrate  the 40th  anniversary of the Collab Design Excellence Award.
For four decades, the Collab  Design Excellence Award  has championed design education, fostered talent at all stages, and strengthened connections between students, professionals, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Join us for this unique event designed to celebrate and honor the people, partnerships, and achievements that have shaped the past 40 years of contemporary design—and will forge our innovative path into the future.
Additional Pricing Information:
- General Public: $85
- Collab Member: $75*
- PMA Staff: $25
- Student: $25
Ticket Bundles:
- General Public: 3 for $250, 5 for $400
- Collab Member: 3 for $220, 5 for $350*
*Collab members received an email with a discount code. If you are a Collab member and did not receive an invitation, email [email protected].
Support
The 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Collab Design Excellence Award is generously sponsored by Amuneal Manufacturing Corp., Rago/Wright, and Lisa Roberts and David Seltzer.