Incognito — SMMoA”™s Legendary Art Exhibition and Sale

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INCOGNITO, Santa Monica Museum of Art”™s highly anticipated annual art exhibition and benefit, returns for its seventh year on Saturday, April 30, 2011. INCOGNITO features original works by 500 contemporary artists.

Report by Pauline Adamek

From sophisticated art patrons to first-time collectors, all guests are encouraged to trust their instincts to guide their selections. Each 8″ x 10″ work is signed on the back, as the artists’ identities are revealed only after purchase. Hundreds of artworks are available for only $300 each.

Food by Lene
DJ Set by Enorbito and Ganas of Mas Exitos
and a wide range of libations

Click here for tickets and more information, as well as the lengthy list of INCOGNITO Participating Artists.

INCOGNITO
Saturday, April 30, 2011, 7 – 10 pm
Doors open at 7 pm sharp

The Santa Monica Museum of Art

Bergamot Station G1
2525 Michigan Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310.586.6488
310.586.6487 fax
info@smmoa.org

General Museum Hours
Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Monday, and all legal holidays
Closed for installation between exhibitions;
please check Calendar for details

The Santa Monica Museum of Art is located in building G1, at the southwest corner of the Bergamot Station parking lot.

INCOGNITO SPECIAL PACKAGES AND TICKET LEVELS:
Early purchase is recommended as INCOGNITO tickets are limited. To purchase tickets, please use the links below, call 310.586.6488 x116, or email incognito@smmoa.org

The Power of Ten $10,000 ($7,800 tax deductible)
In honor of Elsa Longhauser’s ten years of intrepid leadership
“¢ 6 event tickets
“¢ 6 champagne preview invitations
“¢ 4 artwork vouchers
“¢ No waiting! Pre-reserve your place in line
“¢ Direct funds toward a SMMoA program with donor recognition
“¢ Attend a studio tour and cocktail reception at the home of Lari Pittman and Roy Dowell
“¢ On site and online recognition
“¢ Dinner for 6 at a select partner restaurant (up to $1000 value)
“¢ Reserved parking for 2 cars
“¢ Invitation to Trust Your Instincts art collecting seminar series

Cognoscenti $5,000 ($4,400 tax deductible)
“¢ 4 event tickets
“¢ 4 champagne preview invitations
“¢ 2 artwork vouchers
“¢ Expedited check-in and priority entrance following The Power of Ten
“¢ Attend a studio tour and cocktail party at the home of Lari Pittman and Roy Dowell
“¢ On site and online recognition
“¢ Reserved parking for 2 cars
“¢ Invitation to Trust Your Instincts art collecting seminar series

Benefactor $1,500 ($1,200 tax-deductible) includes:
“¢ 2 event tickets
“¢ 2 champagne preview invitations
“¢ 1 artwork voucher
“¢ Expedited check-in and priority entrance following Cognoscenti
“¢ Online recognition
“¢ Reserved parking for 1 car

Patron $600 ($300 tax deductible)
“¢ 2 event tickets
“¢ 1 artwork voucher
“¢ Priority entrance following Benefactors

Supporter $100 ($100 tax deductible)
($150 at the door)
“¢ 1 event ticket
“¢ General Entry

INCOGNITO 2011 COMMITTEE
Price Latimer Agah (Committee Chair), Claressinka Anderson, Michael Briggs, Charlotte Eyerman, Veronica Fernandez, Alexandra Gaty, François Ghebaly, Justin Gilanyi, Heather Harmon, Karyn Kohl, Bettina Korek, David Montalba, Bruce Samuels, MD, Colette Shelton, Dr. Leigh Silverton, V. Joy Simmons, MD, Lia Trinka-Browne