Live Artfully 2026 honoring Meg and Greg Willit

Friday, Sep 11, 2026
6:00 pm — 10:00 pm

Because this is a popular event and due to space constraints, a limited number of tickets will be released. Pending sponsorship sales, additional tickets may become available. We will have a waitlist and notify people as tickets become available.

Location
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Contact

For more information, contact Advancement Events Manager Annmarie Ventura at 616.831.2925 or aventura@artmuseumgr.org

Cost
Sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets are now available. See below.
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Tickets and Sponsorship Opportunities

Inspired by the vision and legacy of the Miller and Willit families, proceeds from this event support GRAM’s exhibitions and programs — sparking curiosity, connection, and joy for future generations. 

$25,000 Crystalline Lead Sponsor

All sponsor levels and ticket options include dinner and an open bar.

  • Recognition as Lead Sponsor with logo placement in printed program and website, and name placement on Annual Donor Wall
  • 10 tickets to Live Artfully
  • Private small group tour of an exhibition of choice with a curator
  • Corporate Partnership or Donor Circle Membership for a full year
  • $23,750 Charitable Contribution to Museum (tax-deductible)

$15,000 Gleaming Sponsorship

All sponsor levels and ticket options include dinner and an open bar.

  • 10 tickets to Live Artfully event
  • Recognition includes name placement in printed program, on website, and Annual Donor Wall
  • Private small group tour of an exhibition of choice with a curator
  • Corporate Partnership or Donor Circle Membership for a full year
  • $13,750 Charitable Contribution to Museum (tax-deductible)

$10,000 Refracting Light Sponsorship

All sponsor levels and ticket options include dinner and an open bar.

  • 10 tickets to Live Artfully event
  • Recognition includes name placement in printed program, on website, and Annual Donor Wall
  • Private small group tour of an exhibition of choice with a curator
  • Corporate Partnership or Donor Circle Membership for a full year
  • $8,750 Charitable Contribution to Museum (tax-deductible)

$5,000 Sparkling Ticket Sponsorship

All sponsor levels and ticket options include dinner and an open bar.

  • 8 Tickets to Live Artfully event
  • Recognition includes name placement in printed program, on website, and Annual Donor Wall
  • Private small group tour of an exhibition of choice with a docent
  • Corporate Partnership or Donor Circle Membership for a full year
  • $4,000 Charitable Contribution to Museum (tax-deductible)

$3,000 Brilliant Ticket Sponsorship

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. 

All sponsor levels and ticket options include dinner and an open bar.

  • 4 Tickets to Live Artfully event
  • Recognition includes name placement in printed program, on website, and Annual Donor Wall
  • Private small group tour of an exhibition of choice with a docent
  • Corporate Partnership or Donor Circle Membership for a full year
  • $2,500 Charitable Contribution to Museum (tax-deductible)

$1,500 Shimmering Individual Sponsorship

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. 

All sponsor levels and ticket options include dinner and an open bar.

  • 2 Tickets to Live Artfully event
  • Recognition includes name placement in printed program, on website, and Annual Donor Wall
  • Corporate Partnership or Donor Circle Membership for a full year
  • $1,250 Charitable Contribution to Museum (tax-deductible)

$300 Frosted Individual Ticket

A ticket includes dinner and an open bar.

  • 1 Ticket to Live Artfully event
  • $125 Charitable Contribution to Museum (tax-deductible)

Make a Donation

If you can’t make it to their celebration, consider making a donation to the GRAM in Meg and Greg’s honor. 

  • Recognition includes name placement in printed program and on website
  • Charitable Contribution to Museum at your level of giving (tax-deductible)

Underwriting Opportunities

Please contact aventura@artumuseumgr.org if interested.

    In consultation with the Live Artfully committee and GRAM, host an after party for Meg and 

    Greg to continue the fun when the event ends at the museum. 
    Benefits include: 

    · Logo/​name placement incorporated within the After Party 

    · 6 tickets to Live Artfully event 

    · Recognition to include name placement in printed program, on website, and on 

    Annual Donor Wall 

    · Private small group tour of an exhibition of choice with a docent * 

    · Corporate Partnership or Donor Circle Membership for one year 

    · $14,250 charitable Contribution to Museum (tax-deductible) 

    In consultation with the Live Artfully Committee and GRAM, plan a special toast for Meg and Greg. 
    Benefits include: 

    · This sponsorship level includes a special thank you and acknowledgement during toast and all benefits 

    · Logo/​name placement incorporated within the After Party 

    · 4 tickets to Live Artfully event 

    · Recognition to include name placement in printed program, on website, and on 

    Annual Donor Wall 

    · Private small group tour of an exhibition of choice with a docent * 

    · Corporate Partnership or Donor Circle Membership for one year 

    · $9,500 Charitable Contribution to Museum (tax-deductible) 

    In consultation with the Live Artfully Committee and GRAM, underwrite the entertainment and music for this lively and fun evening! 
    Benefits include: 

    · This sponsorship level includes logo placement adjacent to entertainment 

    · 2 tickets to Live Artfully event 

    · Recognition to include name placement in printed program, on website, and on 

    Annual Donor Wall 

    · Private small group tour of an exhibition of choice with a docent * 

    · Corporate Partnership or Donor Circle Membership for one year 

    · $4,750 Charitable Contribution to Museum (tax-deductible) 

Sponsorship Benefits

Learn more about the benefits of sponsoring Live Artfully.

    Live Artfully sponsors at the $3,000+ level have the opportunity to book a small group tour for the exhibition of their choice. A minimum of three weeks’ notice is required for scheduling. 

    This dynamic program offers free admission and a range of benefits including invitations to unique member-only events and tours, travel opportunities, and recognition as museum supporters.

    Live Artfully sponsors at the $1,500+ level receive either a Corporate Partnership or Donor Circle Membership for one full year. Your membership will be processed at the level of your charitable contribution.

    Corporate Partnership is crucial to the sustainability of our Museum, and it is a wonderful opportunity for companies to give back and become visible supporters of the arts in Grand Rapids.

    Live Artfully sponsors at the $1,500+ level receive either a Corporate Partnership or Donor Circle Membership for one full year. Your membership will be processed at the level of your charitable contribution.

    Email Megan Hellenga at mhellenga@artmuseumgr.org to learn more about being a Corporate Sponsor.

Thank you to our event sponsors

The Family of Jack H. Miller

Jim and Shirley Balk 
Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation 
Barbara and Brian DeVries 
Starr and Bill Humphries 
David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation 
Meg and Greg Willit 

Entertainment Sponsor
Cambient Family Office
Bill and Marilyn Crawford

Mimi Cummings
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Greenleaf Trust
Dirk and June Hoffius
Tina and Michael Kanis
Mike and Sue Jandernoa
Kendall Meijer
Rebecca and Scott Wierda

Grand Valley State University
Scott and Linda Lafontsee
Ruth Posthumus and Marlin Feyen 
Northern Trust
Warner Norcross + Judd

Jim and Donna Brooks
Denise and Russell Christy 
Sam Cummings
Doug and Maria DeVos 
Meg Goebel 
J.C. and Tammy Huizenga
Wallson and Rebecca Knack 
Bastian Knoppers and Beth Nordyke
Jane and John Meilner 
Tom Merchant 
Milt and Barbara Rohwer
 

Contributions
Extra Credit Projects 
Dana Friis-Hansen and Mark Holzbach 
Philomena V. Mantella & Robert H. Avery 
Michael and Gayle VanGessel

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Please Note

No Tickets Mailed

Your name(s) will be held on a guest list at the door; tickets will not be mailed. The Grand Rapids Art Museum is a non-profit 501©3 organization, therefore a portion of the cost of sponsorship/​ticket purchase is tax deductible.

DAF and Foundation Note

Foundations and donor-advised funds are often restricted from covering the fair market value of guest benefits. If this applies to your gift, the non-deductible portion of your sponsorship will need to be remitted separately. 

No Refunds

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.