San José Museum of Art 2024 Gala + Auction

In honor of artist 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

About the Honorees

Artist 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.

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San José Museum of Art 2024 Gala + Auction