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THE OPENING

Fri Mar 7 2025

6:30–11 pm

Seattle Art Museum

Entire Building

Join us for an exclusive evening with artist Ai Weiwei.

Revel in the first look of the unprecedented exhibition, Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei, and celebrate with a divine dinner party and an extraordinary auction of commissioned limited edition Ai Weiwei artworks.

Sponsorships

Be a Rebel
$50,000

  • Eight tickets to THE OPENING
  • Listing in the event program
  • Prominent recognition as a Lead Sponsor of the exhibition *Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei*
  • Eight tickets with preferred seating to a Conversation with Ai Weiwei on March 9, plus an invitation to a private reception with the artist

Be an Art Activist
$25,000

  • Four tickets to THE OPENING
  • Listing in the event program
  • Recognition as a sponsor of the exhibition *Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei*
  • Four tickets with preferred seating to a Conversation with Ai Weiwei on March 9, plus an invitation to a private reception with the artist

Individual Tickets

Benefactor
$5,000 per person

  • Recognition on the event program and increased donation to SAM

Patron
$2,500 per person

Please note that individual tickets are extremely limited.
Complimentary valet parking and event entrance are located at the corner of Second Avenue and University Street.

THE OPENING is a major fundraising initiative and proceeds support the exhibition Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei opening at SAM on March 12, 2025.

For more information contact us at 206.654.3217 or SAMgala@seattleartmuseum.org

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SAM’s fundraising events are a fun and engaging way to support the museum. Every year, your participation in Fundraising Celebrations contributes significantly to SAM’s artistic, operational, and community engagement programs.

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