Wonderball 2025
Saturday, January 25
WONDERBALL IS SOLD OUT! No tickets will be available at the door.
Event Chairs
The Coleman Family – Michael, Janelle, Kimberly, JD, Justin, and Robbie
Saturday, January 25
8:00 PM–Midnight
21+
Columbus Museum of Art will once again be bursting with creative black and white fashion, unexpected experiences, and wonder. We invite you to get dressed up and celebrate the creative spirit of Columbus at our 11th annual Wonderball!
The evening will feature a range of performances, art, and live music that capture the spirit of creativity at the museum. By attending, you’re not only joining “Columbus’ party of the year,” but also supporting the museum’s work to inspire creativity and foster lifelong learning.
Experiences planned for 2025 will showcase a selection of creative experiences ranging from dance, performance art, participatory experiences, and fashion to local music standouts.
Wonderball 2025 Theme: Reflection
Each year, we introduce a new element to complement the signature black-and-white theme. For 2025, the element is Reflection. Drawing inspiration from themes explored in our current special exhibitions and the color turquoise—chosen for its symbolism of harmony, balance, and introspection—we invite you to play with the element in your own way.
Here are some ideas to incorporate the element Reflection into your black and white ensemble!
• Add a pop of blue or green hues to evoke the serene, reflective tones of water.
• Experiment with reflective, metallic, or shimmery fabrics.
• Think about layering textures or playing with transparency.
Need help accessorizing?
Look no further than our Museum Store, check out their best Wonderball picks here.
Tickets
WONDERBALL IS SOLD OUT!
No tickets will be available at the door.
Wonderball tickets are $150 and include:
One drink ticket
Sample bites from favorite Columbus eateries
Access to over a dozen creative experiences
After-hours entry to CMA Galleries
Tax-deductible donation benefiting the museum’s creative programming
VIP Ticket Packages*
$500 Supporter
• 2 tickets to Wonderball on January 25, 2025, with special access to the VIP Lounge.
• Name placement in event collateral and on CMA event website.
• 2 drink tickets per guest.
• 4 CMA passes.
$1,000 Friend
• 4 tickets to Wonderball on January 25, 2025, with special access to the VIP Lounge.
• Name placement in event collateral and on CMA event website.
• 2 drink tickets per guest.
• 8 CMA passes.
VIP Lounge
Beginning at 8:00 PM, the VIP Lounge will be open as a curated landing spot with a private cash bar for guests to take a moment away from the hustle and bustle of Wonderball. The VIP Lounge will be open until midnight.
Featured Artists
Art installations by Hazzard at the Disco, Sarah Bonser-Biersteker, and Marie Cottrell.
Read more about Sarah and Marie’s installation in their artist interview.
Projection Mapping by Pacemour Creative.
DJ sets by DJ Pastel, bwiselive, DJ Mazeppa, and J. Testarossa.
Experiences by Autumn Theodore Photography, Pop-up divination experience by Susie Underwood, and A Moment of Reflection: A Guided Sound Experience by hOm.
Performances by Art Clash, Gretta Goodbottom, SKIM, MK Lebeaux, and Megababe.
Featured Food & Beverage Partners
Brioso
Cameron Mitchell Premier Events
The Charcuterie Cart
Flavor 91 Bistro
Chapman’s Eat Market
Konfetti Carts
Lindey’s
Together & Co.
Vintage Wine Distributor
Warmly Cookies
Watershed Distillery
Thank You to our Generous Wonderball Sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSORS
IMAGINATION SPONSORS
WONDER SPONSORS
CREATIVITY SPONSORS
Dickinson Wright
DLZ
Encova Insurance
Rebecca and Sebastian Ibel
Elisa D. McCurdy
State Auto Insurance
CURIOSITY SPONSORS
Columbus Northwest Dance Studio
Experience Columbus
James Ferguson
The Heffner Fund
LonoLife
Denise Mirman
North Coast Gas Transmission / Lee Lochtefeld
Kara Siak and Kellis Waller
PLAY SPONSORS
Ben Addison
Cardinal Health
CME Federal Credit Union
HUNEGNAW x WITHROW
Alexa Konstantinos and Courtney Miller
Sylvia A. Garrett & Associates Agency, LLC
WONDERBALL FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS
Heather Adams • Elizabeth Bartosek • Larissa Brophy • Tom Burns • Ayanna Burrus • Abby Davis • Charlotte Davis • Stephen Fechtor • Anna Gasbarro • Gatehouse Media Partners • Morris Goldberg • Robert Haugh • Lisa Horn • Rita Hungerford • Dontavius Jarrells • James J. Kronk • Dawn Tyler Lee • Michel Leonard • Carl P. McCoy • Kristen McDonald • Don Miesle • Kamyar Nabavi • Arthur Nersesian • Betsy Pandora • Sarah Pariser • Trupti Patel • Takara Pierce • Jenny Pope • Densil Porteous • Jonathan Schaffir • Krystopher Scott and Replenish Brands • Kara Siak • Anna Maria Simon • Rachel Sipes • David Skeens • Natalie Thomas • John Thurman • Christy Townsend • Lee Tucker • Michael Watkins Sr. • Christopher Wyche
MEDIA SPONSORS
IN-KIND SPONSORS
Cameron Mitchell Premier Events
Vintage Wine Distributor
Watershed Distillery
EVENT PARTNERS
Aiden & Grace
Amazing Giants
Bell Tree Productions
The Columbus Photo Booth Co.
Event Source
Grace K Designs
MJW Graphics
Prema Designs
Young + Wild Balloon Co.
Thank You to our Host Committee, Volunteers, & Planning Partners
2025 EVENT CHAIRS
The Coleman Family – Michael, Janelle, Kimberly, JD, Justin, and Robbie
Howard Abernathy • Ben Addison • James Allen • Sarah Atwood • Isa Bongue • Jesse Cale • Heather Coffman • Nicole DeLozier • Abbey Diaz • Gilbrina Dillon • Lauren Emond • Nick Fields • Shoshanna Gross • Holly Guggenbiller • Cierra Johnson Alexa Konstantinos • Jen Lehe • Devin Lewis • Donna Marbury • Louis Mugnano • Jess McNutt • Lillian Morales-Laster • Shanell Nutt • Alexis Pannell • Sarah Pariser • Nehal Patwa • Jennifer Peterson • Patrick Powell • Abby Proud • Nikia Reveal • Mike Redcay Lynette Santoro-Au • Jamise Scott • Lydia Simon • Kristina Skarupa • Samantha Solis • Linh Ta • Francie Taylor • Grace Tran • Shelly Teed • Krystin Van Horn • Amber Wacker • Diana Wakim • Madeleine Ward-Schultz • Trish Wright • Margaret Wunderlich
Wonderball 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities
Since the first Wonderball in 2015, more than 10,000 people have attended this annual event, raising over $1,400,000 in support of the Museum’s efforts to nurture creativity and foster lifelong learning. One of the most anticipated nights of the year, this unique event is supported by many generous sponsors and an army of talented volunteers who believe the arts are the heart and soul of the community. As always, your Wonderball sponsorship is vitally important, helping the Museum fulfill its mission to create great experiences with great art for everyone.
Wonderball Sponsor Pledge Package
Sponsorship Opportunities*
$25,000 Presenting Sponsor
• 24 tickets to Wonderball on January 25, 2025, with special access to the Patron Party experience as well as the VIP Lounge.
• Recognized as the Presenting sponsor with prominent name and logo placement the night of the event and in event collateral, including hyperlink to sponsor website on CMA event website.
• 2 drink tickets per guest.
• 25 CMA passes.
$15,000 Imagination Sponsor
• 20 tickets to Wonderball on January 25, 2025, with special access to the Patron Party experience as well as the VIP Lounge.
• Recognized as the Imagination sponsor with name and logo placement the night of the event and in event collateral, including hyperlink to sponsor website on CMA event website.
• 2 drink tickets per guest.
• 22 CMA passes.
$10,000 Wonder Sponsor
• 16 tickets to Wonderball on January 25, 2025, with special access to the Patron Party experience as well as the VIP Lounge.
• Recognized as the Wonder sponsor with name and logo placement the night of the event and in event collateral, including hyperlink to sponsor website on CMA event website.
• 2 drink tickets per guest.
• 20 CMA passes.
$5,000 Creativity Sponsor
• 8 tickets to Wonderball on January 25, 2025, with special access to the Patron Party experience as well as the VIP Lounge.
• Recognized as the Creativity sponsor with name placement the night of the event and in event collateral, including hyperlink to sponsor website on CMA event website.
• 2 drink tickets per guest.
• 15 CMA passes.
$2,500 Curiosity Sponsor
• 4 tickets to Wonderball on January 25, 2025, with special access to the Patron Party experience as well as the VIP Lounge.
• Recognized as the Curiosity sponsor with name placement the night of the event and in event collateral.
• 2 drink tickets per guest.
• 10 CMA passes.
$1,500 Play Sponsor
• 2 tickets to Wonderball on January 25, 2025, with special access to the Patron Party experience as well as the VIP Lounge.
• Recognized as a Play sponsor with name placement the night of the event and in event collateral.
• 2 drink tickets per guest.
• 4 CMA passes.
Patron Party
Beginning at 7:00 PM, an hour before the main show starts and crowds arrive, sponsors are invited to a special experience in the Schottenstein Property Group Pavilion, with an open bar and guest chef sure to dazzle and delight. This curated experience is exclusively for our Sponsor levels.
VIP Lounge
Beginning at 8:00 PM, the VIP Lounge will be open as a curated landing spot with a private cash bar for guests to take a moment away from the hustle and bustle of Wonderball. The VIP Lounge will be open until midnight.
