Art Party 2026

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Where	Main Museum
When	January 24, 5:00pm

Where

When

January 24, 5:00pm

Where	Main Museum
When	January 24, 5:00pm

Where

When

January 24, 5:00pm

Join us for a glamorous evening at Palm Springs Art Museum’s 2026 gala honoring the legendary fashion designer Bob Mackie.

Carol Burnett, the award-winning actress, comedian, singer, writer, and playwright, will join the celebration as the evening’s featured presenter, delivering the Art Party Honoree Award to her longtime collaborator.

Enjoy an elevated reception-style evening complete with creative cocktails, gourmet hors d’oeuvres and food stations, and entertainment.

The celebration also features a special performance by Stephanie J. Block, Tony Award winner for The Cher Show. The hit musical featured Mackie’s recreated designs, made from his own original patterns, bringing Cher’s most iconic looks to the stage.

Gala Co-Chairs: Jonathan Murray and Harvey Reese

Support and Attend

Tickets will be available soon, but you can join in early by becoming a sponsor or underwriter. Your early support advances the museum’s mission, offers recognition, and ensures your place at the event ahead of ticket sales.

EVENT DETAILS

5:00 pm Arrivals and Cocktail Reception
6:30 pm Program and Entertainment
7:30 pm Dinner Reception

ART PARTY HONOREE

Bob Mackie

Costume and fashion designer Bob Mackie is a nine-time Emmy Award winner, Geoffrey Beene CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and three-time Oscar nominee. He won a 2019 Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for The Cher Show. His Broadway credits include Moon Over Buffalo, Putting It Together, Lorelei, and On the Town. Mackie’s iconic designs have elevated performers such as Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Cher, Elton John, Bette Midler, and Carol Burnett.

FEATURED PRESENTER

Carol Burnett

Carol Burnett, known for her award-winning work across television, film, and theater, will be the Featured Presenter at Art Party 2026, where she will honor her longtime collaborator Bob Mackie.

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE

Stephanie J. Block

Stephanie J. Block is one of Broadway’s most versatile voices. She recently starred as Kate in Kiss Me, Kate (London, PBS) and as The Baker’s Wife in the acclaimed revival and U.S. tour of Into the Woods.

Thank you to our Supporters

Steven Brown & Richard Cain
Craig Hartzman & James John
Linda & Kerry Killinger
The Meyerman Charitable Fund
The Murray/Reese Foundation - Jonathan Murray & Harvey Reese

PLATINUM

Helen & Amjad Bangash
Mary Bechmann/The Kelvin Foundation
City of Palm Springs
Jane Emison & Mike Tierney
Mary Ingebrand-Pohlad
Doug Moreland
Linda & Nathaniel Oubre
Linda & Jesse Singh

GOLD

Vicki Hood
Marshal McReal & John Friedman – Garde Capital

SILVER

Richard Crisman & Jeff Brock
Sheldon Harte & John Combs
Stuart Kent & Mark Pellegrino
Soonja Oh Kim & Taewoong Kim
The Pral Greeley Foundation
Pame Schmider
Leslie & Barry Usow
Nathan Wilson

UNDERWRITINGS

BID PADDLE SPONSOR