Name: FRONT Opening Gala
Start: 2018-07-13T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2018-07-13T22:00:00-04:00
Location: Cleveland Public Auditorium

FRONT Opening Gala

FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art is a region-wide art exhibition comprised of new artist commissions, performances, films, and public programs. Launched in 2018, FRONT will return to Cleveland every three years. Organized in collaboration with museums, civic institutions, and alternative spaces across Cleveland, Akron, and Oberlin, FRONT showcases an ambitious roster of projects throughout the landscape and built environment. Learn more at FRONTart.org or on social media @FRONTtriennial.

FRONT International

<H3>Public Auditorium 500 Lakeside Ave, Cleveland Valet parking available </H3>
Join FRONT International for its Opening Gala and launch of its summer-long, city-wide contemporary art exhibition, an 80-day extraordinary collaboration with artists, collectors, and curators from around the world.
Gala sponsors and Up FRONT guests will enjoy a FRONT signature cocktail at a special toast reception to honor exhibition artists. These VIP will also get the first view of a new limited edition print portfolio celebrating FRONT's ambitious <A HREF="https://frontart.org/exercises/canvas-city/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Canvas City mural program</A>.
The highlight of the Gala will be immersive performances by Beijing-based artist collective <A HREF="https://frontart.org/artists/asian-dope-boys/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Asian Dope Boys</A>. Making its US debut, the collective's fantastical style integrates art, music and live dance. Gala guests will enjoy a roaming style reception amidst these performances, featuring buffets and open bars, all produced with local flair and themes of An American City.
6:00 PM: Gala VIP Cocktail Reception
Gala Sponsors can celebrate the evening with reserved table seating. For <A HREF="http://frontart.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/FRONT-Opening-Gala-Sonsorship-04052018.pdf" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sponsorship</A> details contact Hayley Munroe at <A HREF="mailto:rsvp@frontart.org" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">rsvp@frontart.org</A> or call 216-273-9900 x710
Up FRONT guests will enjoy first seating among select tables.
7:00 PM: Gala Reception
FRONT Row guests can gather and enjoy open tables throughout the hall.
On sale through June 29 29, 5 pm EST.
Event proceeds benefit artists and grants to fund the current exhibition in 2018 and future FRONT, 2021.
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<H2>Gala Sponsors</H2>
(as of 6.18.2018)
Gala Chair Scott and Kelly Mueller
Great Lakes Sponsorship Chuck and Char Fowler Donna and Stewart Kohl Cohen & Company/Sequoia Financial Group
Movements Sponsorship Toby Devan Lewis Barbara Timmer and Catherine Glynn Benkaim PNC Bank Sally and Bob Gries Robert Immerman Marcus Thomas
Ready Made Sponsorship Case Western Reserve University The Cleveland Museum of Art Joan Katz Napoli and August Napoli, Helen Forbes Fields and Darrell A. Fields Flexjet Rich and Robbin Garcia and Family Agnes Gund Kohrman Jackson & Krantz Key Private Bank Huntington National Bank Jon and Virginia Lindseth John Pinney Peter and Julie Raskind

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