Laguna Art Museum Fall Gala 2020, Formal Wear Optional

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — Laguna Art Museum is preparing for a virtual gala like nothing they've ever celebrated before. This year is "black tie optional (or pajamas)" for attendance for the online event to raise funds for the fine arts museum in Laguna Beach.

The virtual benefit, co-chaired by Carla Meberg and Kristin Samuelian, has been somewhat of a feat to put together. Still, the gala promises performances, art, community an fun. The gala begins at 5:30 pm. to 7 p.m. Pacific Time, in an "extravaganza of art and music," a spokesperson says.

This is typically the highlight of the Orange County gala calendar, according to the museum. Though it will be online to account for challenges that come from hosting an event in a pandemic, the organizers expect it to be no less grand.

Greg and Barbara MacGillivray are this year's guests of honor, and will be celebrated throughout the evening for their contributions to the Laguna Art Museum.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available, through the museum's website, from a $50,000 Diamond Sponsorship to a $1,500 patron.

"Proceeds from the event ensure operating support for Laguna Art Museum to continue its mission to be the premier museum of California art and a center of culture for Laguna Beach," a museum spokesperson said.

You have until the end of this week to enter for the chance to win one of the two grand prizes.

On Saturday, September 26, 2020, supporters of LAM's Virtual Benefit Bash will be entered into drawings for one of two prizes:

• a classic 8-color serigraph donated by the great California artist Wayne Thiebaud
• a weekend getaway package courtesy of Aston Martin Newport Coast and The Ranch at Laguna Beach.

Learn more at www.lagunaartmuseum.org/gala