Wonderball 2025
Saturday, January 25
Wonderball 2025
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.
Wonderball 2025 Call for Artists
We invite local artists, performers, DJs and musicians to propose creative and unexpected experiences that spark wonder in guests, inspired by the 2025 theme of Reflection.
Artist stipends start at $300 for individual performers and increase, with rates subject to negotiation based on group size, preparation time, length of performance, and special materials or equipment required. Performance times may range from 10 minutes to two hours, depending on format, and artists may be asked to repeat their performance throughout the evening.
Please fill out applications by October 17.
Tickets: Save the Date
Wonderball Member Presale Tickets
$125
Exclusive presale for members from November 7–November 21.
Not a member? Join today!
Wonderball Public Tickets
$150
Public tickets available starting November 22.
Wonderball tickets 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
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
• Up to 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.
• Opportunity to host a premiere experience of your choice the night of Wonderball.
• 25 CMA passes
$15,000 Imagination Sponsor
• Up to 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.
• Opportunity to host a specific experience of your choice the night of Wonderball.
• 22 CMA passes
$10,000 Wonder Sponsor
• Up to 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.
• Opportunity to host a specific experience of your choice the night of Wonderball.
• 20 CMA passes
$5,000 Creativity Sponsor
• Up to 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.
• Opportunity to host a specific experience of your choice the night of Wonderball.
• 15 CMA passes
$2,500 Curiosity Sponsor
• Up to 6 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.
• Opportunity to host a specific experience of your choice the night of Wonderball.
• 10 CMA passes
$1,000 Play Sponsor
• Up to 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.
• 4 CMA passes
Tickets+*
$1,000 Friend
• Up to 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.
• 8 CMA passes
$500 Supporter
• One ticket to Wonderball on January 25, 2025, with special access to the VIP Lounge.
• Name placement in event collateral and on CMA event website.
• 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 a 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 for guests to take a moment away from the hustle and bustle of Wonderball. The VIP Lounge will be open until midnight.
