Photo by Chelsea Pas.
Wild Things Ball
The Ball is a night at the museum unlike any other, all in the spirit of connecting meaningfully and memorably with art and each other. Join CultureHaus, the DAM’s young philanthropists’ membership group, and other 21+ patrons for this annual party in support of the museum’s exhibitions and programs.
The 2025 edition, WILD THINGS BALL (Saturday, February 8, 2025), will celebrate Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak in the exhibition’s final week. Attendees will enjoy rare after-hours access to the hundreds of works by the prolific artist, including book illustrations, stage designs, opera sets and film costumes.
Wild Things Ball tickets include:
- Exclusive access to Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak
- Artful activations to engage your creative side
- Fashion portraiture (see photos from last year's Ball: portraits and party shots)
- Music all night long in the dazzling Sturm Grand Pavilion
- Open bar featuring specialty cocktails and elevated non-alcoholic options
- Thematic appetizers and desserts, plus special tastings with beverage partners
Attire: Wild Side (please note, masks are not permitted)
Tickets are $125 for members, $150 for non-members. Ticket bundles of 10 available at the member rate. Sponsorships include custom benefits and are detailed below. Contact Ustina Tawadros for additional details: utawadros@denverartmuseum.org.
Thinking of joining CultureHaus? For a limited time, get $25 off a CultureHaus membership package when you purchase a ticket to the Ball! You’ll receive a discount code with your tickets and proof of purchase. Join now.
Sponsorships
$15,000 | 2025 Ball Sponsor
- 25 tickets to the Wild Things Ball with VIP benefits
- Priority logo/name recognition on e-vite, event webpage, attendee emails, onsite signage
- Recognition in DAM social media posts in advance of event (2) and in night-of coverage
- (Discounted pricing for unlimited additional tickets ($100)*
- $12,000 tax deductible
- Choice of two:
- Tour for 10 of any exhibition, on mutually agreed-upon date**
- Access for 10 to an upcoming CultureHaus program
- Presence/booth at an upcoming Untitled: Artist Takeover event***
$10,000 | Co-Presenting Sponsor
- 20 tickets to the Wild Things Ball with VIP benefits
- Primary logo/name recognition on e-vite, event webpage, attendee emails, onsite signage
- Recognition in DAM social media posts in advance of event (2) and in night-of coverage
- Discounted pricing for unlimited additional tickets ($100)*
- $8,000 tax deductible
- Choice of one:
- Tour for 10 of any exhibition, on mutually agreed-upon date**
- Access for 10 to an upcoming CultureHaus program
- Presence/booth at an upcoming Untitled: Artist Takeover event***
$5,000 | Leadership Sponsor
- 15 tickets to the Wild Things Ball with VIP benefits
- Logo/name recognition on e-vite, event webpage, attendee emails, onsite digital signage
- Recognition in DAM social media post in advance of event (1) and in night-of coverage
- Discounted pricing for unlimited additional tickets at member rate
- $3,500 tax deductible
*If event is sold out, sponsors are priority waitlist
**Tour must be held during museum hours
***Untitled is the DAM’s quarterly event featuring activations by artists during special extended hours
Images from 2024's All Stars Ball. All photos by Chelsea Pas.
Leadership Sponsor
Special Thanks
