CMA Comes Alive
Saturday, February 11
Wild Things Are Happening!
February 11, 2023
5:00–8:00 PM
Columbus Museum of Art comes alive with fun and playful experiences for the whole family to enjoy together. This year’s theme is inspired by Wild Things are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak. The exhibition is comprised of more than 150 sketches, storyboards, and paintings by Sendak drawn from the collection of The Maurice Sendak Foundation. Highlights include original work for Sendak’s most famous books: Where the Wild Things Are, In the Night Kitchen, and Outside Over There.
Evening highlights include collaborative LEGO® construction build, cardboard challenge, art-making in the Studio, DJ and dancing, and delicious dinner and dessert buffets. Plus a few surprises throughout the evening!
Wear your favorite party attire. Sparkles encouraged.
Thank you to our event chairs
Anna Gasbarro · Eryn Grady · Susan Littleton · Nick Weitzel
Thank you to our event host committee
Andy and Lindsey Carr · Craig Diaz · Gillian Doucette and Family · Joe and Stacie Erb · Anna and Joey Gasbarro · Eryn and Rick Grady · Valarie and Brian Halas · Kate and Andy Jenks · Jessica and Mac Joseph · Susan and Rob Littleton · Maggie and Brandon Moskal · Nathan Render and Tal Bendor · Shayne and Amy Rheaume · Corey Robinson and Justin Flowers · Maren Roth and Marc Desrosiers · Michelle and Pete Scantland · Meara and Matt Scantland · Craig and Lindsey Shapiro · Anna and Randy Sokol · Kelly Sparks and Nick Gasbarro · Alison and Ryan Szymanski · Jonna Twigg and Saami Sabiti · Will and Mary Vorys · Nicholas Weitzel and Chris Streeter · Lauren and David Wilson
Thank you to our event sponsors
Cardinal Health
Lindsey and Andy Carr
Kate and Andy Jenks
The Scantland and Littleton Families
Mary and Will Vorys
John Wakelin and Anu Chauhan
Thank you to our event partners
The Goodie Shop
Littleton Market
Music Matters
Individual Tickets
$100 Adult Ticket ($75 is tax-deductible)
Includes admission, buffet dinner, and cash bar
$40 Child Ticket ($25 is tax-deductible)
Includes admission for children ages 2 to 12 years old and buffet dinner. Children under 2 are free.
Ticket Packages*
$2,500 Museum Memories ($2,220 is tax-deductible)
A professional photographer will conduct a mini photo session with your family in the Museum galleries on the night of the event and provide access to an online gallery of digital images that are yours to keep. Package includes 4 tickets (2 adults and 2 children).
$1,000 Double the Family Fun ($920 is tax-deductible)
Your purchase of this package also underwrites four additional tickets for a family from a Museum partner organization to attend CMA Comes Alive. Package includes 4 tickets (2 adults and 2 children).
$500 CMA Family Fun ($420 is tax-deductible)
Receive a CMA Household membership voucher to enjoy the Museum all year long – for yourself or to give as a gift. Package includes 4 tickets (2 adults and 2 children).
Sponsorships**
$10,000 CMA Comes Alive Presenting Sponsor ($9,750 is tax-deductible)
Recognition as a Presenting sponsor of CMA Comes Alive with prominent name/logo placement on invitation, evening program, and event website. Opportunity to underwrite an art experience the night of the event, including collaborative LEGO build, Transit Arts performance, Open Studio art making, and Cardboard Challenge. Presenting sponsors may also elect to schedule a family photo with a professional photographer on site the evening of the event.
Presenting sponsorship includes 10 tickets (any combination of adults and children/ may also waive tickets).
$5,000 CMA Comes Alive Major Sponsor ($4,890 is tax-deductible)
Recognition as a Major sponsor of CMA Comes Alive with name/logo placement on invitation, evening program, and event website. Opportunity to underwrite an art experience the night of the event. Art experiences include collaborative LEGO build, Transit Arts performance, Open Studio art making, and Cardboard Challenge. Major sponsorship includes 6 tickets (any combination of adults and children/ may also waive tickets).
$2,500 CMA Comes Alive Sponsor ($2,420 is tax-deductible)
Underwrite an art experience at CMA Comes Alive and be recognized as a named sponsor on the invitation, evening program, and event website. Art experiences include collaborative LEGO build, Open Studio art making, Transit Arts performance, and Cardboard Challenge.
Sponsorship includes 4 tickets (2 adults and 2 children).
*All ticket packages include a CMA Household Membership voucher to enjoy the Museum all year long – for yourself or to give as a gift.
**All sponsor packages also underwrite four additional tickets for a family from a Museum partner organization to attend CMA Comes Alive, such as Transit Arts, Sproutfive, and Wonder School families.
