In honor of Chitra Ganesh
and SJMA visionary award winner Glenda Dorchak
Saturday, September 21, 5:30pm–midnight
Art + Cocktails • Dinner + Auction • Music + Dancing
Join us for a dazzling evening and help celebrate the San José Museum of Art as a borderless museum—essential to creative life throughout the diverse communities of San José and Silicon Valley.
This not-to-be-missed event features an elegant dinner under the Circle of Palms, a live auction of cutting-edge contemporary art, and late-night dancing and drinks throughout the Museum.
All proceeds from the 2024 Gala + Auction will support the Museum’s acclaimed exhibitions and critical role as the largest provider of arts education in Santa Clara County.
Invitations coming soon. For information or to sponsor, please contact Chief Philanthropy Officer Jennifer Sime at jsime@sjmusart.org or 408.271.6885.
Gala Co-Chairs
Nadia Ahmad
Tammy Kiely
Auction Co-Chairs
Daniela Barone
Geraldine Magarelli
Gala Committee
Toby Fernald
Lys House
Robert S. Lindo
Suzette Mahr
Yvonne Nevens
Cornelia Pendleton
Auction Committee
Cole Harrell
Lys House
Kimberly Lin
Suzette Mahr
Elizabeth Ryono
Host Committee
Nadia + Faisal Ahmad
Leela de Souza Bransten + Peter Bransten
Glenda + Gary Dorchak
Anneke + David Dury
Elizabeth Economy + David Wah
Toby + Barry Fernald
Brook Hartzell + Tad Freese
Tammy + Tom Kiely
Wanda Kownacki
Catherine Pierson Lego
Peter + Beverly Lipman
Yvonne + Mike Nevens
Gallery Wendi Norris
About the Honorees
Chitra Ganesh
Across a twenty-five-year practice that spans South Asia, North America, and Europe, Chitra Ganesh has developed an expansive body of work rooted in drawing and painting, encompassing comics, animation, wall murals, collage, video, and sculpture.
SJMA Visionary Award Winner:
Glenda Dorchak
With immense appreciation for her leadership and dedication to the Museum, it is our privilege to present Glenda Dorchak with the inaugural SJMA Visionary Award at the 2024 Gala + Auction.
Sponsors
As of May 14, 2024
Luminary
Glenda + Gary Dorchak
Tammy + Tom Kiely
Peter + Beverly Lipman
Yvonne + Mike Nevens
Champion
Brook Hartzell + Tad Freese
Qatalyst Partners
Benefactor
Leela de Souza Bransten + Peter Bransten
Deloitte
Anneke + David Dury
Elizabeth Economy + David Wah
Toby + Barry Fernald
Wanda Kownacki
KPMG
Latham & Watkins
Catherine Pierson Lego
McManis Faulkner
Gallery Wendi Norris
Additional Support
Nadia + Faisal Ahmad
Schweinsberg Pereira Fund
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