The Museum Gala
2025

Save the Date!
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 6 pm
at the Schneider Museum of Art
Join us for an unforgettable night of:
✨ Celebration and connection with fellow art enthusiasts
✨ Delectable hors d’oeuvres and wine
✨ Elegant dining surrounded by the beauty of our galleries
✨ Captivating entertainment that’s sure to amaze and delight
✨ The awarding of the 2025 Oregon Arts Medallion to recipient Jeannie Taylor
Individual Tickets On Sale
Thursday, April 3 $150 Director’s Circle
Monday, April 7 $150 Members
Thursday, April 10 $175 Non-Members
Become a member now to receive early access and a discount on your Gala tickets.
Want your tickets now? Become a Sponsor!
Become a Museum Gala sponsor and enjoy exclusive benefits like recognition in the Gala program, invitations, website, and Museum signage, plus tickets to this elegant event. Act now to secure your sponsorship before individual tickets go on sale on April 3, 2025 and help us enrich lives through creativity and community outreach!
To reserve your sponsorship email Associate Director of Administration & Communication Emily McPeck at mcpecke@sou.edu or call 541.552.8248.
PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSORSHIP $4,500
FULL YEAR (June 2025-May 2026) of the following:
- Name recognition in Gala program
- Logo and name recognition on formal invitations to the Gala
- Logo and name recognition on internal Museum entryway signage
- Logo and name recognition on the Museum website Logo and name recognition on our e-news blasts
- Logo and name recognition on all exhibition announcements
- Logo and name recognition on all Free Family Day announcements
- Logo and name recognition on all Visiting Lecturer announcements
- 8 Tickets to the Gala
GOLD LEVEL SPONSORSHIP $2,500
FULL SUMMER SEASON of the following:
- Name recognition in Gala program
- Logo and name recognition on formal invitations to the Gala
- Logo and name recognition on internal Museum entryway signage
- Logo and name recognition on the Museum website
- Logo and name recognition on our e-news blasts
- 6 Tickets to the Gala
SILVER LEVEL SPONSORSHIP $1,500
FULL SUMMER SEASON of the following:
- Name recognition in Gala program
- Logo and name recognition on formal invitations to the Gala
- Logo and name recognition on internal Museum entryway signage
- Logo and name recognition on the Museum website
- Logo and name recognition on our e-news blasts
- 4 Tickets to the Gala
BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORSHIP $500
FULL SUMMER SEASON of the following:
- Name recognition in Gala program
- Logo and name recognition on internal Museum entryway signage
- Logo and name recognition on the Museum website
- Logo and name recognition on our e-news blasts
- 2 Tickets to the Gala
About Jeannie Taylor
We are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2025 Oregon Arts Medallion. Jeannie Taylor has been a dedicated Oregon philanthropist who has significantly contributed to and invested in creative culture in the State of Oregon. Jeannie has not only supported the Schneider Museum of Art through sponsorship and underwriting events but she has also served on the esteemed Museum Council before recently relocating out of state. Even from beyond our borders, Jeannie Taylor has continued to provide vital support to the Schneider Museum of Art. Jeannie Taylor has also contributed to Chamber Music Concerts, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Rogue Valley Symphony and more. This award is presented biennially at the Museum Gala. Past recipients include James M. Collier, Betty LaDuke, Judy Hanson Howard, and Richard L. Hay
About the Oregon Arts Medallion
In 2017 the Oregon Arts Medallion was created to recognize and honor Oregon philanthropists who have significantly contributed to and invested in the creative culture in the State of Oregon. The award is presented biennially at the Museum Gala in honor of the recipient.
2017 Honoree – James M. Collier
2019 Honoree – Betty La Duke
2023 Honorees – Judy Hanson Howard and Richard L. Hay
Gala Sponsors
Platinum
Roberta & Kumar Bhasin
Gold
Mary & John Bjorkholm
Silver
Bronze
Cindy Barnard
Jean Conger
Christine Donchin
Sandra Friend
Lisa James
Joan Kaplan
Carole Kehrig
Ron & Pam Parker
Stanley Smith & Susie Gress
Vivian & Dan Stubblefield
Elisabeth Zinser
Floral
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