Join us on Thursday, May 29 for a party to launch a year-long celebration of Smack Mellon’s 30th anniversary!
Founded by a group of artists in 1995, Smack Mellon is celebrating thirty years of putting ARTISTS FIRST by honoring our core community–without whom we wouldn’t exist. Raise a glass to all the artists who have come through our doors: those who have worked with us, for us, who have launched their careers through us, and who have been our biggest champions over the years.
The event will feature Drag Artist Essa Noche, who will perform live throughout the evening, as well as a special screening from Smack Mellon’s archive of the project No Condition is Permanent by the Barnstormers. This recently unearthed video documents their rapidly changing, multi-layered painting installation on the floor of Smack Mellon’s gallery, created throughout the summer of 2001. We will close out the night with karaoke in our back gallery, so come prepared with your best song!
Single-entry tickets are pay-what-you-can from $130 to $30,000 (in honor of our 30th). In addition, the following packages include multiple tickets and other benefits as detailed below.
Tickets
Single-entry ticket (Single-entry tickets are pay-what-you-can from $130 to $30,000)
Supporter ($2,500) – you are our rock, a cornerstone to the foundation of our organization. Your contribution supports a Mentorship for the public school students in our Art Ready program. Your ticket includes:
- Entry for five guests
- Smack Mellon membership and tote bag
- and your name acknowledged on our website for one year
Patron ($5,000) – you are a powerhouse, you make our programs happen. Your contribution supports one emerging artist’s year-long residency in our studios. Your ticket includes:
- Entry for eight guests
- Reserved 8-top table
- Smack Mellon membership and tote bag
- and your name acknowledged on our website for one year
Leader ($10,000) – you are a visionary, securing Smack Mellon’s future for many years to come. Your contribution supports our ambitious exhibition program–our most visible opportunity for under-recognized artists. Your ticket includes:
- Entry for ten guests
- Reserved 10-top table
- Smack Mellon membership and tote bag
- Your name acknowledged on our website for one year
- and Smack Mellon Curator and Director of Exhibitions Rachel Vera Steinberg will dedicate her karaoke song to you!
Essa Noche
