Gala de Arte Highlights

  • A cocktail Reception from 6-7 pm featuring Mariachi Ameca and an incomparable silent auction
  • An elegant seated dinner and program
  • The Legacy Award presentation honoring archeologists Maria Eugenia Maldonado and David Morales
  • A live auction with auctioneer David Goodman, featuring amazing travel packages and experiences
  • Live music and dancing with Chicago's Latin Groove

2026 Gala de Arte: Agua Sagrada

The National Museum of Mexican Art’s Board of Trustees invites you to support this year’s Gala de Arte. This annual benefit plays a crucial role in securing the funding needed to sustain the Museum as the U.S.'s leading institution dedicated to Mexican art and culture. It is the only accredited museum of its kind and serves as a vital cultural landmark for Chicagoans and nationally.

Proceeds from the Gala de Arte support:

  • Critically acclaimed art exhibitions;
  • The award-winning Yollocalli Arts Reach youth program;
  • Engaging arts education for toddlers to seniors;
  • Performances that stir the soul; and
  • Community festivals that bring us all together.

The Gala de Arte promises an unforgettable evening. In addition to networking with fellow supporters, you’ll enjoy a silent auction, live auction, exquisite cuisine, live music, and dancing. And at the gold level and above, sponsorship benefits continue beyond the Gala! Sponsors receive benefits that open the doors of the National Museum of Mexican Art to your friends, clients, and colleagues through after-hours private guided tours, use of the Museum’s event space, and Museum memberships. Download an easy-to-read document with sponsorship details at the bottom of the page here

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