The Museum of Arts and Design is holding its fourth annual young patron's gala, the L.E.D. BALL, on Thursday, May 17th! Co-hosted by both celebrities and star fixtures in the design world, like Dror Benshetrit and Nate Berkus, this festive fundraiser expects over 1,000 partygoers during the course of the evening enjoying a-list dj sets, cocktails and dancing, and a live musical performance. The Museum itself will be lit up with a video artwork projected onto its façade and jam-packed with designs in L.E.D lighting inside. ALL PROCEEDS, including ticket sales and sustainable artworks for auction incorporating light-emitting diodes by over thirty top designers, will benefit the Museum's educational programming for children.
Come back and check for more updates as we indentify our live performer and more celebrity Co-Chairs!
7:30 PM PLATINUM TICKET @ $1,000 each ($850 Tax-Deductible)
Be the first in line to enter and enjoy dinner with artists and celebrities in MAD's restaurant Robert on the 9th Floor (dinner begins at 8:00pm). All Platinum guests will be able to skip the line to enter and enjoy a private viewing of one-of-a-kind works inspired by L.E.D. lighting available for purchase; cocktails in the L.E.D. Lounge; performances, A-List DJ sets and dancing until midnight; and full access to the Museum's gallery floors and exhibitions including Swept Away: Ashes, Dust, and Dirt in Contemporary Art and Design. Platinum Ticket holders will also receive a 6-month complimentary MAD Membership, which includes an invitation for two to the opening night artists' reception of Changing Hands III: Art Without Reservation and Space Light Structure: The Jewelry of Margaret De Patta on June 25, 2012.
7:30 PM GLOW TICKET @ $250 each ($200 Tax-Deductible)
Be the first in line to enter and enjoy cocktails, performances, A-list DJ sets and dancing until midnight, a display of one-of-a-kind works created by young and emerging artists who use L.E.D. lighting for inspiration; cocktails in the L.E.D. Lounge with VIP access to bottle service exclusively reserved for Glow Ticket holders; and full access to the Museum's gallery floors and exhibitions including Swept Away: Ashes, Dust, and Dirt in Contemporary Art and Design. Glow Ticket buyers will also receive an invitation for two to attend the opening night artists' reception of Changing Hands III: Art Without Reservation and Space Light Structure: The Jewelry of Margaret De Patta on June 25, 2012.
8:30 PM L.E.D. TICKET @ $125 each ($90 Tax-Deductible)
Enjoy cocktails, performances, A-list DJ sets, and dancing until midnight, a display of one-of-a-kind works created by young and emerging artists who use L.E.D. lighting for inspiration; cocktails in the L.E.D. Lounge; and full access to the Museum's gallery floors and exhibitions including Swept Away: Ashes, Dust, and Dirt in Contemporary Art and Design.
If you cannot attend, but wish to contribute to support the Museum's educational programs, please contact Alison Deutsch directly at 212.299.7758 or Alison.Deutsch@madmuseum.org.
For any questions, comments, or to purchase tickets immediately, please contact Alison Deutsch at 212.299.7758 or alison.deutsch@madmuseum.org
L.E.D. BALL Museum of Arts and Design 2 Columbus Circle NY, NY 10019 Attn: Alison Deutsch or by fax: 212.299.7701 Attn: Alison Deutsch
Or, you may contact Alison Deutsch directly: alison.deutsch@madmuseum.org or 212.299.7758.
To find out more about the L.E.D. BALL, including this year's contributing artists and designers, or about last year's FLUORESCENTBALL, please visit www.ledball.tumblr.com.
Many thanks to the Lighting Science Group for being the lead sponsor for the L.E.D.BALL.
Additional support from the Continental Mining and Metallurgical Corporation help to lead the L.E.D.BALL toward success. Beautiful L.E.D. décor throughout the Museum made possible by OXO. The exterior projection to be seen the evening of is made possible by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the Official Airline of MAD. The Museum also thanks Baccarat for their generous contribution. Additional support provided by Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope.
The Lagunitas Brewing Company is the exclusive beer sponsor for the L.E.D. BALL.
