An Evening at the Avant-Garde
Tune In To Ringling College
Friday March 28, 2008
at the Ringling College of Art and Design Campus
6pm – Midnight
The theme is classic television, so this year’s subtitle is
“Tune In To Ringling College”
Famous for its merriment and artistic revelry, this annual costume gala is one of the community’s most celebrated festive affairs. In its eleventh year, this annual event is held on the Ringling College campus and includes dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, student art sale as well as many other exciting activities.
Come dressed as your favorite TV character or in your favorite TV viewing attire. Prizes are awarded for best costumes.
Table Reservation Options
Executive Producer: $10,000 table of ten
A $5,000 scholarship awarded in your group’s name; communication with the student recipient; full page ad in the program book; recognition at the event; VIP reception prior to the event; a preferred table for 10; an illuminated table; personal butler service for bar and food.
Producer: $4,000 table of eight
Half page ad in the program book; recognition at the event; VIP reception prior to the event; distinctive table with personal food service.
Individual Ticket Options:
Director: $1,000 per person**
Cinematographer: $ 500 per person**
Cameraman: $ 250 per person
** Tables of eight will be assembled with like respondents. Director and Cinematographer tables will enjoy special table service. If Director and Cinematographer ticket purchasers wish to be seated with Cameraman ticket purchasers, special table service will not apply.
Also Presenting:
The Late Show from 9:00 to Midnight
$75 per person Includes band, snacks & open bar
Proceeds from An Evening at the Avant-Garde go directly to scholarships. Scholarships make the difference in Ringling College’s ability to enroll and educate the best, most deserving students. If you cannot attend, please consider making a donation.
For more information, contact the Ringling College Office of Development & Alumni Relations at 941-359-7589.
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An Evening at the Avant-Garde: Live Auction Items
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Friends of Ringling College donated this Yaacov Agam piece to the Avant-Garde Live Auction for the benefit of Student Scholarships.
Solo Relief on Visual Orchestration
Yaacov Agam (born 1928)
3 dimensional polymorph with geometric images
Signed AGAM in lower left
Edition number 73/180 written on reverse
Image size 24 3/4 x 35 1/2 x 1 1/2
Absentee Bidding
Absentee bids will be accepted for the Agam and other live auction items. To submit an absentee bid please download the form below and submit no later than 5:00 pm, Thursday, March 27, 2008.
Absentee Bidder Form (PDF Download)