Wonderland at GRAM: The Grand Rapids Art Museum’s Annual Fundraising Gala
Get lost in the whimsy and experience of Wonderland at GRAM brought to life through fantastical characters, vibrant colors, and surreal adventures. Follow Alice down the rabbit hole as you join the Museum for an evening filled with imaginative and immersive entertainment, featuring a seated dinner, curious cocktails, live music, dancing, and much more as we enter the magical world of Wonderland.
Co-Chairs: India and Bill Manns | Patti Griswold and Kevin Haviland
Please note: Due to the nature of this fundraising event, GRAM cannot offer refunds. If you are unable to attend, your ticket or sponsorship will be transferred into an event donation.
For more information, please contact Haley Marcos at hmarcos@artmuseumgr.org or 616.831.2925.
Thank you to our sponsors
Support for this event is generously provided by:
- Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation
- Karl and Patricia Betz
- RDV
- Patricia Brewer
- Bill and Marilyn Crawford
- Corewell Health
- Eenhoorn, LLC
- Ferris State University | Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University
- Grand Valley State University
- Greenleaf Trust
- Jandernoa Foundation
- Bill and India Manns
- Marsh McLennan Agency
- Miller Johnson Attorney- Laurie Murphy
- Northern Trust
- RHD Tire
- Varnum LLP
- Warner Norcross + Judd
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
- Phillip and Julie Croll
- Jeffery and Kate DeLongchamp
- Experience Grand Rapids
- Meg Goebel
- Grand Rapids Community Foundation
- Kalamazoo Community Foundation
- Wallson and Rebecca Knack
- Milt and Barb Rohwer
- Ruth Posthumus and Marlin Feyen
- Carol Sarosik and Shelley Padnos
- Robert Sawyer
- Elizabeth Welch and Brian Schwartz
Sponsorship Opportunities
Dance the night away while you support GRAM’s artistic and educational programing.
$25,000 Table Sponsorship
All sponsor levels and ticket options include entertainment, dinner, and an open bar.
- Recognition as Lead Sponsor
- Table with 10 seats at Gala
- Premium wine service with dedicated beverage server
- Logo or name placement on website and other event materials
- Private tour for up to 10 with a GRAM curator*
- Complimentary GRAM Membership for each table guest**
- Donor Circle or Corporate Partner membership benefits***
- Tax-deductible charitable contribution to Museum of $23,500
$15,000 Table Sponsorship
All sponsor levels and ticket options include entertainment, dinner, and an open bar.
- Table with 10 seats at Gala
- Wine service with dedicated beverage server
- Name placement on website and other event materials
- Private tour for up to 10 guests with a GRAM curator*
- Complimentary GRAM Membership for each table guest**
- Donor Circle or Corporate Partner membership benefits***
- Tax-deductible charitable contribution to Museum of $13,500
$10,000 Table Sponsorship
All sponsor levels and ticket options include entertainment, dinner, and an open bar.
- Table with 10 seats at Gala
- Name placement on website and other event materials
- Private tour for up to 10 guests with a GRAM curator*
- Complimentary GRAM Membership for each table guest**
- Donor Circle or Corporate Partner membership benefits***
- Tax-deductible charitable contribution to Museum of $8,500
$5,000 Table Sponsorship
All sponsor levels and ticket options include entertainment, dinner, and an open bar.
- Table with 10 seats at Gala
- Name placement on website and other event materials
- Private tour for up to 10 guests with a GRAM curator*
- Complimentary GRAM Membership for each table guest**
- Donor Circle or Corporate Partner membership benefits***
- Tax-deductible charitable contribution to Museum of $3,500
$3,500 Ticket Sponsorship
All sponsor levels and ticket options include entertainment, dinner, and an open bar.
- 6 Tickets to Gala (seated together)
- Name placement on website and other event materials
- Private tour for up to 10 guests with a GRAM curator*
- Complimentary GRAM Membership for each table guest**
- Donor Circle or Corporate Partner membership benefits***
- Tax-deductible charitable contribution to Museum of $2,600
$1,500 Individual Sponsorship
All sponsor levels and ticket options include entertainment, dinner, and an open bar.
Please note this sponsor level is for individuals. Corporations that purchase at this level will be listed as an event contributor, instead of an event sponsor.
- 2 Tickets to Gala
- Name placement on website and other event materials
- Donor Circle membership benefits
- Tax-deductible charitable contribution to Museum of $1,200
Sponsorship Benefits
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