The Contemporary Arts Center presents the 2023 CAC Gala: 20 Years at the Center on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

Join us in celebrating our monumental home for new perspectives, the Lois & Richard Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art.

GALA + BENEFIT

Experience Pritzker Prize winning architect Zaha Hadid’s first American project like never before.

The CAC Gala features unique, one-time building activations and multimedia installations, providing guests with an unparalleled and immersive architectural experience of Zaha Hadid's masterful structure.

Enjoy delectable, artful cuisine and cocktails, a chance to bid on museum-grade contemporary art during the silent benefit auction, and a special viewing of the upcoming exhibition, A Permanent Nostalgia for Departure: A Rehearsal on Legacy with Zaha Hadid.

VIP and general admission ticketholders also receive admission to the official Gala Afterparty in the CAC Black Box, featuring immersive and interactive DJ performances, photobooth, and more!

TICKETS + ATTIRE

Come dressed in Zaha-chic, black-tie optional attire.

Sponsors and VIP Guests will enjoy complimentary valet parking, a program with seated dinner and wine pairing, open bar, admission to the art auction, access to a guided tour of A Permanent Nostalgia for Departure, as well as admission to the Gala Afterparty.

The General Admission portion of the evening begins at 8PM. Guests will enjoy dinner by the bite, open bar, admission to the art auction, access to view A Permanent Nostalgia for Departure, as well as admission to the Gala Afterparty.

The official Gala Afterparty starts at 9:00PM in the CAC’s Black Box performance theater and lower level gallery. Guests will enjoy unforgettable, one-time multimedia installations, DJ performances, photo booth, cash bar, and more.

SPONSORSHIP

Event and table sponsorships available for purchase. Full VIP benefits and recognition included.

Click "Get Tickets" to view levels, confirm sponsorship, and pay online. Or, contact Shannon Morris, Director of Donor Experience at [email protected] for more information.

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