2027 OBT Gala
“We’re all mad here!”
January 30, 2027
Portland Art Museum | 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205
THE WONDERLAND BALL
Lose yourself in a world of whimsy and adventure at The Wonderland Ball, OBT’s Annual Gala on January 30th, 2027 at Portland Art Museum! This year we celebrate the triumphant return of Septime Webre’s ALICE (in wonderland) and pay a meaningful tribute to two of our most esteemed community leaders. Whether you stop by fashionably late for the after-party, or join us for the whole mad affair, it’s a fantastic way to support the arts.
5:45pm: Doors Open
6:00pm: Tumble “Down the Rabbit Hole”
7:00pm: “The Red Queen’s Feast,” Performance, Live Auction & Paddle Raise
9:00pm: “The Mad Hatter’s Masquerade” After Party with DJ Noble
Dress Code
Fantastically Formal & Curiously Colorful
2027 Honorary Chair
Barbara Brady
This year we recognize the generosity of spirit of one of our most distinguished members of the OBT Family. We are proud to name Barbara Brady as our 2027 Honorary Gala Chair for her dedication and support of OBT and her commitment to the success of the next generation of artists.
2027 Kenneth Lewis Award Recipient
Cate Sweeney
Please join us in celebrating the recipient of the annual Kenneth Lewis Award for outstanding service of an exceptional nature.
Cate Sweeney, former OBT Board Chair, generous arts and culture philanthropist, and champion of OBT for decades.
Gala & Development Board Advisory Committee
Adria Cassidy and Cori Tillman, Co-chairs
Adriane Blackman, Elizaveta Gustafson, Juliet Hillman, Jared Kendal, Kyle Parsons, Mara Payne, Caleb Schlesinger, Ben Waechter
Generously Sponsored In Part By…
Adriane Blackman & Brad Karl, DJ Noble, Heathman Hotel, Internetworks, KGW, Outfront Media, Portland Business Journal, Rose City Distilling, Sellwood Flower Company, Sunset Imports, Watson Creative, Willamette Valley Vineyards
Tickets and tables now on sale. Please direct all inquiries to Lindsay Rosenboom, OBT Manager of Individual Giving & Events, at Lindsay.Rosenboom@obt.org
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