MAHsquerade Gala
Join us for MAHsquerade - a FUNdraiser and celebration of art, local history, and community in Santa Cruz County. This free flowing event spotlights MAH exhibitions, programs, Evergreen Cemetery, and Davenport Jail through interactive experiences, games, and live entertainment. Get creative and come dressed to impress! You might win a prize!
Bites & Beverages included. Ages 16+
6:00pm, The Fun Begins! Learn about MAH programs through interactive activities.Explore our Silent Auction "Buy In" Adventures! Participate in the Scavenger Hunt! Make a mask!
7:00pm, Welcome Program with Exec. Director Robb Woulfe and Board President Freny Cooper.
7:30pm, "Best Mask and Ensemble" winners announced by our esteemed panel of community leaders: Mayor Fred Keeley, Sonja Brunner (City Council Member), Anandi Heinrich (Pacific Trading Co), Val Miranda (Pajaro Valley Arts/SC Arts League), Tam Welch (AAPI Collective/IAS Gallery), Carmen Herrera (Exec Director of the Pajaro Valley Community Development Corp), and Suna Lock (Stripe).
8-9pm, Live Music with New Orleans Second Line Brass Band, MJ's Brass Boppers
9-10pm, Dancing with DJ Sparkle
Exhibitions on view: Bay of Life, ReflectioNNN, Santa Cruz History Gallery, and Colaboratory.
Guests are invited to peruse and purchase unique and exciting group experiences reflective of our MAH mission/vision that feature local artists, community partners, and businesses. Funds raised enables the MAH to provide equitable access to sustainable art, Santa Cruz history, and community events. Contributions also allow us to maintain our archives/collections, develop and produce exhibitions, present inspiring and educational programs year-round, and maintain Evergreen Cemetery including Davenport Jail.
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THANK YOU to our MAHsquerade Gala Sponsors and Partners. We couldn't do it without you!
All proceeds benefit the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. Sponsorships welcomed! Contact nikki@santacruzmah.org