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Denver Art Museum Honors Charlie Gallagher at
Collectors’ Choice 32
The museum’s black-tie fundraiser includes cocktail hour, s
eated dinner and entertainment
(Denver, Colo.) –The Denver Art Museum (DAM) announced today
that it will honor long-time museum trustee and local
businessman Charlie Gallagher at its 32nd annual Collectors’
Choice fundraising gala on November 29, 2012. The glamorous
affair is one of the museum’s largest fundraisers. This year
funds will help support the DAM’s dynamic exhibition
schedule and ongoing education programs.
“For nearly two decades, Charlie Gallagher has served on the
museum board, helping to guide the institution,” said
Christoph Heinrich, Frederick and Jan Mayer Director of the
DAM. “We’re thankful for the generosity and vision of the
Gallagher family and want to celebrate their ongoing
commitment to the DAM.”
A constant friend to the museum, Charlie has been a
steadfast supporter of the museum’s programs and mission.
Joining the DAM Board of Trustees in 1995, Charlie has
served as Co-Vice Chair of the Board since 2001. In honor of
contributions made by Charlie and his wife Diane to the
Frederic C. Hamilton Building Capital Campaign, a
6,000-square foot exhibition space located on level one of
the Hamilton Building was named the Charles P. and Diane
Gallagher Family Gallery. Charlie and Diane also offer
ongoing support of museum exhibitions and programming
through the Annual Fund Leadership Campaign and endowment.
As one of Denver’s premier entrepreneurs and deal-makers,
Charlie gives back extensively through service and
philanthropy in both arts and education. Charlie and Diane
founded the Diane and Charles Gallagher Family Foundation in
1997 with a primary focus on educational opportunities and
college scholarships for inner city youth. The Foundation
has been a major contributor to many community charities,
universities, hospitals and the arts.
Event co-chairs are Marilyn and Pete Coors, Cindy and Ted
Halaby, Jane and Fred Hamilton, Verna and Bill Pauls and
Marcia and Dick Robinson. For ticket information, interested
parties should contact Gravely Wilson at
gwilson@denverartmuseum.org
or call 720-913-2763.
Event Listing:
http://www.denverartmuseum.org/calendar/collectors-choice-32
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Denver Art Museum
The Denver Art Museum is located on 13th Avenue between
Broadway and Bannock Streets in downtown Denver. Open
Tuesday–Thursday, Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday 10
a.m.–8 p.m., except the final Friday of the month
January–October when the museum stays open until 10 p.m. for
the Untitled event; closed Mondays, Thanksgiving and
Christmas. Admission for Colorado residents: $10 adults, $8
seniors and students. Admission for non-Colorado residents:
$13 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, $5 for
visitors aged six to eighteen, free for children under
6.GeneralMuseum admission is free the first Saturday of each
month, thanks to Target and the citizens who support the
Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).
Additional ticket may be required for special exhibitions.
The Cultural Complex Garage is open; enter from 12th Avenue
between Broadway and Bannock or check the DAM website for
up-to-date parking information. For information in Spanish,
call 720-913-0169. For more information, call 720-865-5000
or visit
www.denverartmuseum.org .
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