Thursday, April 23, 2026
6:30–11:00 p.m.
The Art Alive Premiere Dinner is an elegant black-tie affair that celebrates art with style and sophistication, set amid the Museum’s galleries. This year, the evening is inspired by the dazzling world of Toulouse-Lautrec and the legendary elegance of Maxim’s restaurant in Paris, evoking the spirit of Belle Époque nightlife and artistic bohemia. Guests will enjoy an exclusive first look at the stunning floral masterpieces of Art Alive before the exhibition opens to the public. The night features a sumptuous multi-course menu of French-inspired delicacies, a full bar of premium selections, and decadent desserts; all in a setting designed to enchant and transport you to turn-of-the-century Paris.
Premiere Dinner Schedule of Events
6:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour | John M. and Sally B. Thornton Rotunda
8:00 p.m. Dinner | Museum Permanent Collection Galleries
More than a dinner…
Becoming a Premiere Patron offers full VIP access to the entire Art Alive weekend and provides support beyond the Premiere Dinner event.
$3,500 per Person | $7,000 per Couple
(Non-tax deductible estimated fair-market value is $350 per person)
Premiere Patron benefits include
- Exclusive access to the Premiere Dinner for 1 person (including hosted valet parking)
- 2 Bloom Bash tickets per Premiere Patron (including hosted valet parking and early-VIP entry)
- 4 Art Alive floral exhibition general admission passes
- Recognition as a Premiere Patron
Reserve your place as a Premiere Patron today!
For more information, please contact Lani Curtis at 619.696.1940 or lcurtis@sdmart.org
The generosity of our Art Alive Premiere Patrons provides critical support for the Museum’s education programs, community outreach, and exhibitions.
Premiere Dinner Chairs
