The MAH’s 30th Anniversary Gala

Saturday, April 11th • 6pm - 11:30 pm

Join us for an unforgettable night

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as we celebrate 30 years of creativity, connection, and community at the MAH. The Red Ball returns—more dazzling than ever—with an evening designed to delight every sense.

Experience awe-inspiring music, immersive performances, and cocktails crafted just for the occasion. Savor a delectable seated dinner, explore a curated live and silent art auction, and gather with friends—new and old—who care about the cultural life of Santa Cruz County.

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On the rooftop Sculpture Garden, DJ Spooky will transform the night sky into a dance floor as we celebrate under the stars. Create something unexpected with the Made Fresh Crew, and cheer as we crown the Red Ball’s Queen and King.

This is an evening to reconnect with friends and the spirit of Santa Cruz, celebrate this vibrant place we call home, and experience the MAH as you’ve never seen it before.

Free Event Parking is available Courtesy of Santa Cruz Valet

Get Tickets Here!

Get your tickets here!

To make a meaningful impact through a sponsorship, contact Ginger at ginger@santacruzmah.org. She’ll be delighted to help you shape your involvement.

Stay tuned here for exciting updates on cuisine, performers, and auction highlights.

Attire


Creative Cocktail or Black Tie Encouraged. Dress with a flair for the dramatic. Think MET Gala Drama meets Santa Cruz Chic. Red gowns and classic black tie are also encouraged.

Come in your most awe-inspiring outfit!

“Awe isn’t found only on mountaintops or in cathedrals. It’s here—in our creativity, in our stories, and in the ways we care for one another.”

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Marla Novo, Deputy Director

Host Committee

Ann Hazels • Director, Radius Gallery

Ann Morhauser • Owner, Annieglass

Ann Osterman • Arts Advocate, MAH Board of Directors

Christie Jarvis • Owner, Minnow Arts

Gina Athena Ulysse • Professor of Humanities at UCSC

Ginger Porcella • MAH Executive Director

Jasmine Alinder • Dean of Humanities at UCSC; Chair, MAH Board of Directors

Jessi Bond • MAH Events & Rentals Manager

Kim Luke • Community Engagement and Communications Specialist, West Coast Community Bank; MAH Board of Directors

Lee Slaff • Philanthropist; Owner, Commercial Investment Services

Lisa Mazzei • Philanthropist, Loan Officer Blue Adobe Mortgage

Madlyn Norman-Terrance • Sage Chef Terrance

Marla Novo • MAH Deputy Director

Mary Alinder • Author, Scholar, Photographer

Melissa Kreisa • Artist; Founder, MK Contemporary

Peter Weng • Founder, EWS Collective

Rodney Harder • Artist, Curator

Rose Sellery • Artist; MK Contemporary

Tahnee Henningsen • MAH Public Programs Coordinator

Timerie Gordon • Founding Partner, Nielsen Studios

Vance Landis • CEO, Gateway Health Management

Official Sponsors

Sponsorship

Learn more about sponsoring the Gala and how to align your business with this special community event.