Art Alliance Hosts Interactive Fundraiser at Riverside Museum
Volunteers will sell $50 tickets for a Nov. 7 event featuring silent auctions, local craft demonstrations, and live music to support museum operations.
By Ana Castro ·
The Art Alliance will gather at the Riverside Art Museum on Saturday, Nov. 7, to raise funds for the institution's operations. The event, titled "The Art of Celebration!," starts at 6:30 p.m. at 3425 Mission Inn Ave. and functions as a social gathering that doubles as a fundraising effort.
Organizers designed the evening as an interactive cocktail party rather than a traditional formal dinner. Local artists and business owners will lead hands-on demonstrations throughout the night. Elisabeth Girke will show guests how to make prints, while Andrea Mario Palagi from Art’s Bar and Grill will teach cocktail mixing.
Other demonstrations include home brewing with Rob Arbagey of More Beer, More Wine, and flower arranging with Lupita Garcia of Blooms by Lupita and her sister Jackie. Doug Earley will provide live saxophone music during the event. Guests can select wine, beer, or a signature cocktail, with beer provided by Carbon Nation and Route 30 Brewing Company. Two Trees Kitchen will serve appetizers.
Revenue from ticket sales and auction bids will go directly toward supporting the museum. The evening includes a silent auction and a sale of original works by Art Alliance members, their family, and friends. Judith Runyon, the Fall Fundraiser Chairperson, said the group wanted to create a lively, social celebration full of surprises.
Runyon described the event as a chance to mingle and see creativity unfold. "It’s a chance to sip, mingle, see creativity unfold, and discover something unexpected around every corner," she said. The Art Alliance, founded in 1965 by 12 women, is currently run by volunteer members who seek to support the museum's activities and funding needs.
Karen Karlsson, the Art Alliance President, stated that the mission remains to dream up, support, and take part in activities that benefit the Riverside Art Museum. Tickets cost $50 per person, with a reduced rate of $40 for designated drivers. Details on tickets and sponsorships are listed on the community calendar.
The group has relied on volunteer leadership since its founding. The museum at 3425 Mission Inn Ave. will host the event on Nov. 7. Attendees can purchase tickets at the set rates to participate in the silent auction and demonstrations.
