Luncheon by Design spotlights Indigenous fashion designers
Luncheon by Design spotlights Indigenous fashion designers
Photo of Christian Allaire. Photo courtesy of Christian Allaire.
DENVER — The Denver Art Museum (DAM) announces the exciting return of two beloved fundraising events this spring and early summer, Luncheon by Design and Uncorked.
Luncheon by Design has been Denver’s not-to-be-missed fundraising event since 2009, drawing designers and artists across the creative community, as well as supporters of the DAM, for an exclusive presentation featuring renowned authors, scholars and designers. Luncheon by Design will be held in person April 14 at the Sturm Grand Pavilion in the Sie Welcome Center at the DAM, starting at 11:30 a.m., with the program beginning promptly at 12 p.m.
Christian Allaire, First Nations (Ojibwe) author and Vogue Fashion and Style Writer, will lead an inspiring program on Indigenous designers breaking ground in the fashion world. In conversation with the DAM’s Assistant Curator of Native Arts, Dakota Hoska, Allaire will highlight the ways these artists incorporate Indigenous sensibilities into their creations while addressing priorities like sustainability, reverence and appropriation.
Photo courtesy of Steve Peterson.
Funds raised through Luncheon by Design in 2022 will benefit the museum’s Native Arts Department’s acquisitions. The in-person event is currently sold-out, but tickets are available for the virtual option, with each virtual ticket purchase matched with a donation by Neiman Marcus.
Event co-chairs are Merle C. Chambers and W. Richard West, Jr.; John Brooks, Inc. and Merle C. Chambers are presenting sponsors. Media sponsor for Luncheon by Design is 5280 Home.
Uncorked, the DAM’s annual fundraising event celebrating art, wine and community, will mark its 20th year on June 10 with festivities in the reimagined Lanny & Sharon Martin Building, starting at 6:30 p.m. The evening will unfold across several of the Martin Building’s fabulous indoor and outdoor spaces, and will include a cocktail reception, multi-course dinner with thoughtful wine pairings and an end-of-night lounge.
Live entertainment will delight guests throughout the night and the silent auction, a cornerstone of Uncorked, will include collectible and cult-favorite wine bottles. Limited-edition artworks, extraordinary experiences and other special items up for bidding in the silent auction will generate vital funds for the museum’s exhibitions and programs.
Photo courtesy of Steve Peterson.
For this milestone 20th year, Uncorked is chaired by DAM trustee Amanda J. Precourt. It is presented by Amanda J. Precourt, Molly’s Spirits and UMB. Colorado Homes and Lifestyles is the media sponsor for the event.
For more information, or to reserve tables and individual tickets, contact Violet Mantell at vmantell@denverartmuseum.org or 720-913-0034.
Jamie Okuma, Ribbon Dress. Peabody Essex Museum, Museum purchase, made possible by Susan Esco Chandler and Alfred D. Chandler and the Ellen and Stephen Hoffman Fund for Native American Art Acquisitions. Cat. No. 2021.30.1
Planning Your Visit
The most up-to-date information on planning a visit to the Denver Art Museum can be found online under the Plan Your Visit tab. Use this page to find details on where to park, public transit options and access information.
As a thank you to the voters who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), the museum will continue to offer discounted general admission to Colorado residents, with $13 tickets for residents and $18 for non-residents. General admission for museum members is free every day. Youth ages 18 and under, regardless of residency, are free everyday thanks to the museum’s Free for Kids program. Free for Kids includes free admission for school and youth group visits. www.denverartmuseum.org.
COVID-19 Protocols
The safety of visitors and staff remains a top priority, and the museum is continually updating its COVID-19 safety and security protocols based on advice from the CDC and federal and local guidelines. Current protocols can be found in the “Visit” section of the museum’s website: denverartmuseum.org/visit
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March 30, 2022