National Museum of Women in the Arts 25th Anniversary Gala: Les Jardins de Bagatelle

WHAT:                               National Museum of Women in the Arts

                                                25^th Anniversary Gala: Les Jardins de Bagatelle

                                               Author Isabel Allende to Receive

                                               NMWA Award for Excellence in the Arts

Inspired by the museum’s featured exhibition showcasing the work of 18^th century French women artists, this annual black-tie Gala will begin with a viewing of the exhibition and cocktails in the museum’s galleries followed by dinner and dancing in the elegant Great Hall. Prior to the event, guests will have the opportunity to bid on the best in travel, accommodations, and luxury goods via our online auction.

The spring Gala is the museum’s largest and most important annual fundraising event. More than 450 luminaries from Washington’s diplomatic, governmental, and social communities will gather to support the exhibitions and programs that make NMWA the leading museum dedicate to celebrating the achievements of women in the visual, performing and literary arts.

GALA CHAIRS:                     Jacqueline Badger Mars

                                                       Isabel Ernst

AUCTION                                Karen and Craig Fuller

CHAIRS:                    

 

WHEN:                                    Friday, April 27, 2012

                                                      6:30p.m.

WHERE:                                 1250 New York Avenue, N.W.

Two blocks north of Metro Center (13^th St. Exit)

TICKETS:                              Individual: $600

                                                    Individual, premium seating: $1000

Tables: $10,000 and up

CONTACT:                           Ginny Page, 202-266-2815 or gpage@nmwa.org

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