UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Tickets are on sale for the 2022 Palmer Museum of Art benefit gala and auction on Saturday, May 21, at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. This year’s glittering theme, “Building on Gold,” is inspired by the museum’s year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary and excitement around the new building for the Palmer Museum currently under construction at The Arboretum at Penn State.
Guests at the 50th anniversary benefit gala will enjoy a lively evening complete with dinner, dancing and silent and live auctions organized by the Friends Leadership Council. Throughout the evening, attendees will be treated to a festive party complete with a red-carpet photo shoot and a nostalgic walk down memory lane while “Dancing to the Decades” with DJ Adam Cruse.
“We couldn’t be more excited to gather together — in person — to mark this milestone occasion and celebrate the museum’s vibrant future,” said Terri Sowerby, chair of the Friends Leadership Council. “We’re ready to have a great time in support of a remarkable community gem.”
The honorary chairs for the 50th anniversary gala are State College residents David and Susan Werner, longtime friends and supporters of the Palmer Museum. Highly regarded for their philanthropy and service to the arts and community, the Werners inspired more than 35 individuals to join the Gala Honorary Committee in recognition of the couple’s role as the honorary chairs of this landmark event. This year’s benefit also includes the presentation of the James and Barbara Palmer Philanthropic Service Award to its second recipient, the late Bill Jaffe.