The Long Beach Museum of Art has benefited enormously from Phoenix. To date, close to $1.7 million has been contributed from Phoenix fundraising events and miscellaneous contributions. Phoenix has played a key role in the growth of the Museum's operating budget. In 1985, founding members of Phoenix planned its first event. The basic concept of hosting a benefit at a beautiful museum and inviting museum supporters, art enthusiasts and friends was successful from the beginning. An art auction was added in 1992, and by 1996 the Phoenix art auction had become the Museum's most successful annual event. Phoenix continues to be a unique organization of civic volunteers whose goal is to improve the cultural opportunities in Long Beach and foster the growth of the Museum. The generosity of Phoenix members individually, as well as its participation collectively, have been instrumental to the success of the Long Beach Museum of Art Foundation.
Phoenix, in support of the Long Beach Museum of Art, is holding its first ever Black Tie Non-Event. Please do NOT join us for the Phantom Ball.
Tired of drinking cheap wine? Do you really need another night out in high heels or tuxedos? Our solution-do NOT attend the Phantom Ball-the Non-event of the year. This is the fundraiser everyone is talking about!
Think of the money you will save by not having to attend The Phantom Ball. Instead, you can support the Long Beach Museum of Art without leaving your home.
$50 Babysitter or Pet Sitter you don't need to hire |
$100 For the auction item you don't need to purchase |
$250 For the hair-do, facial, and pedicure you don't need |
$500 For the limousine you don't need to acquire |
$1,000 For the gorgeous new ball gown and uncomfortable high heals you don't need to purchase |
If you have questions about the Phantom Ball or would like to make your contribution in person, please call the Museum at 562-439-2119 or email LBMA.
The Long Beach Museum of Art and its Fundraising Affiliate, Phoenix, organized the Art Auction XIV exhibition that was on display from April 21 through May 21, 2011. In addition to the live and silent auction of original works of art, a wide variety of other premium arts-related items were available including trips, services and experiences. All proceeds from the Auction supported the Museum's artistic and educational programming that serves 15,000 school children and hundreds of families throughout greater Long Beach each year. Guests enjoyed tapas dining and a hosted bar on the expansive ocean front lawn on Sunday, May 22, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
To learn more about Art Auction click here.
Art Auction 14: Where Imagination Takes Flight has been made possible through the generous donations from artists, supportive patrons, and the following sponsors:
Additional support has been provided by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Windes & McClaughry Accountancy Corporation, Epson, Art Design Resources, Sysco Foods, Signature Party Rentals, Best Valet and Live Long Beach Magazine.
Click here for a press release on Art Auction 14 (opens in a new window)
The Long Beach Museum of Art and its Fundraising Affiliate, Phoenix, enjoyed a groovy celebration of 60 years of collecting and exhibiting art. This event included tapas dining, a hosted bar, a silent auction, access to our Celebrating Sixty exhibitions, dancing and a live musical performance by Magical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to The Beatles. Over 200 patrons enjoyed the groovy event on Saturday, September 25th. The Bash raised over $100,000 in support of the Museum's mission to serve as a community-based organization that collects and cares for a permanent art collection, presents changing exhibitions in a variety of media and provides engaging educational programming for youth and adults.
Click here for a press release on the Celebrating 60 Anniversary Bash (opens in a new window)
The Long Beach Museum of Art and its Fundraising Affiliate, Phoenix, held a silent handbag auction offering new and gently used designer bags as well as original tote bags designed by some of Southern California's leading artists. Over sixty guests enjoyed tray-passed hors'doeuvres and Mimosas when they entered the beautifully landscaped campus of the Museum. A deliciously prepared sit-down luncheon was catered by Claire's at the Museum, and a decadent hand-made dessert completed this lavish afternoon. The Old Bags Luncheon raised $25,000 to support the Museum's Mission.
The Long Beach Museum of Art is a community-based non-profit that collects and cares for a permanent art collection, presents changing exhibitions in a variety of media and provides engaging educational programming for youth and adults. In serving its mission to be an educational resource to the community, the Museum offers a wide range of activities for all ages. It's a significant educational resource for the Long Beach Unified School District serving Long Beach, Lakewood, Signal Hill and Avalon. In 2008, the Museum campus received approximately 200,000 visitors, and more than 15,000 children, adults, and families participated in its art education programs. The Long Beach Museum of Art is Celebrating 60 years in 2010.
