Join us for a night of glamour and speakeasy thrills at GRAM Gala 2025.
Slip past the velvet rope and into a world of cool cocktails and sizzling jazz at the Museum. Break out those dazzling sequins, decked out top hats, and fancy feathers for a night of opulence inspired by the 1989 film, Harlem Nights.
VIP Reception 5:30 pm
Cocktail Hour 6:30 pm
Dinner 7:30 pm
Dessert and entertainment 9 pm
Co-Chairs: India and Bill Manns | Patti Griswold and Kevin Haviland | Tracey and Kenyatta Brame
For more information, contact Advancement Events Manager Annmarie Ventura at 616.831.2925 or ataventura@artmuseumgr.org.
Support for this year’s gala will be dedicated to sustaining and growing the vital work of our Learning and Creativity department. By providing essential support for art education, your gift supports thousands of underserved community members through innovative art education programs designed to inspire learning and creativity at the Museum, and to foster connections across our city.
Sponsorship Opportunities
To reserve your sponsorship, contact Annmarie Ventura at aventura@artmuseumgr.org or 616.831.2925.
$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
$2,500 Sound Sponsorship
- Support all of Harlem Nights Gala sound needs.
- Two seats at Gala
- Name on website, other event materials and DJ equipment
- Donor Circle‡ membership benefits
- $1,200 tax-deductible charitable contribution
$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
$300 Individual Ticket
All sponsor levels and ticket options include entertainment, dinner, and an open bar.
Please note: A limited number of individual tickets will be available for purchase.
- 1 Ticket to gala
- Tax-deductible charitable contribution to Museum of $150
Sponsorship Benefits
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