Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

The Gala is the Museum’s premiere and largest fundraising event, annually raising over $900,000. Your attendance directly supports the mission of the Museum to invite all audiences to experience our world, our region, and ourselves through the prism of contemporary art. We look forward to an exceptional evening with you in support of MCASD.

Please note that The Gala is 21+.

Reservations at $50,000 for table of ten ($48,150 is tax-deductible)

Individual reservations at $5,000 per person ($4,815 is tax-deductible)

For all ticket holders:

Premiere table location | Tableside champagne service | Upgraded wine pairings and a dedicated wine steward | Complimentary Alex Katz exhibition catalogue | Complimentary valet parking

For Table Sponsors only:

Private curatorial tour of Alex Katz: Theater and Dance for up to 10 guests (exhibition on view August 21, 2025 – January 4, 2026)

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Reservations at $25,000 for table of ten ($23,250 is tax-deductible)

Individual reservations at $2,500 per person ($2,325 is tax-deductible)

For all ticket holders:

Preferred table location | Tableside champagne service | Upgraded wine pairings and a dedicated wine steward | Complimentary valet parking

For Table Sponsors only:

Private curatorial tour of Alex Katz: Theater and Dance for up to 10 guests (exhibition on view August 21, 2025 – January 4, 2026)

Reserve Tickets

Reservations at $15,000 for table of ten ($13,350 is tax-deductible)

Individual reservations at $1,500 per person ($1,335 is tax-deductible)

Seating in the Art Park Dining Room | Complimentary valet parking

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Support the future of contemporary art by underwriting The Gala: Horizons. As an underwriter, your generous contribution directly offsets event costs—ensuring that every dollar raised goes toward supporting the museum’s exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach initiatives. Underwriters receive special recognition on digital assets and at The Gala.

Reach your corporate social responsibility goals with MCASD. Grow your brand awareness and expand your client network – in an artful way. Your individual and/or corporate investment is 100% tax-deductible. Join us in making this unforgettable night of art and celebration possible.

We are eager to create meaningful and lasting partnerships; please contact Alexis Polakoff, Senior Director, Development at apolakoff@mcasd.org for custom Underwriting and Sponsorship packages to fit your needs.

• Underwriting Opportunity – The Cocktail Hour
• Underwriting Opportunity – The Gala Dinner
• Underwriting Opportunity (PDF)

Sheldon Morris, M. D. MPH is a Clinical Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine and Division of Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine and Public Health at UC, San Diego. Catriona Jamieson, M.D., Ph.D. is a Professor of Medicine, Deputy Director of Moores Cancer Center, and Director of the Sanford StemCell Institute at UC San Diego.

Sheldon and Cat are committed to supporting their community in the arts, education and health. Cat’s mother is an artist and her father was an engineer. Together they taught her that art expands your mind. As long-time residents of La Jolla with two children, Isabella and Harris, Sheldon and Cat consider MCASD an iconic community resource that represents the strong dedication to the arts by our community and a destination to all those that live or visit San Diego. Sheldon has served on the MCASD Board of Trustees since 2021.

Thank you to our generous supporters and underwriters that make this event successful.

• Mary and Jim Berglund
• Paul Jacobs
• Maryanne and Irwin Pfister

*Names appear alphabetically.