Dr Robinson, Jr, retiring founder and CEO of the African American Museum, Dallas
Celebrating its founding a half-century ago along with the leadership of Dr. Harry Robinson, Jr., the African American Museum, Dallas will hold its Founders Gala on Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Chantilly Ballroom of the Hilton Anatole Hotel (2201. N. Stemmons Fwy., Dallas). The event begins with a VIP and general reception at 6 p.m. followed by the program, dinner and dancing at 7 p.m.
With a theme of “The Artful Dream Fulfilled,” the Founders Ball not only celebrates the 50 years of bringing African American art, culture, history and community to North Texas but also pays tribute to retiring founder and CEO Dr. Harry J. Robinson, Jr. and his enduring legacy. Dress is black tie.
Taking the helm as title sponsor is Oncor, and the honorary chair is Autry Warren. The event chair is Grace Daniels.
“This milestone event represents an extraordinary opportunity to show our deep support for the African American Museum, a cornerstone institution that has been instrumental for 50 years in documenting and sharing the rich tapestry of African American experiences,” said Daniels. “And it wouldn’t be here today if not for the dream that Dr. Robinson set into action 50 years ago.”
Guests will be greeted with a red-carpet experience. The intimate gathering will feature a gourmet dinner and program with tributes from Dr. Robinson’s friends and associates past and present. A night of dancing will conclude the evening.
Media partner is CBS 11, and veteran TV anchor/reporter Steve Pickett will serve as the emcee.
This milestone event represents an extraordinary opportunity to support a cornerstone institution that has been instrumental in documenting and sharing the rich tapestry of African American experiences. For half a century, the African American Museum, Dallas has been at the forefront of preserving and celebrating African American art, culture and history. Sponsorship of the Founders' Ball will be instrumental in safeguarding irreplaceable artifacts and documents, expanding the museum’s educational programs, maintaining and enhancing its facilities, and demonstrating the organization's commitment to cultural diversity.
Tickets are $250 each, and sponsorships remain ranging from $5,000 to $35,000. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to aamdallas.org and select the 50th anniversary tab in the drop-down menu.
About the African American Museum, Dallas. The African America Museum, Dallas was founded in 1974 as a part of Bishop College has operated independently since 1979. For more than 40 years, the African American Museum has stood as a cultural beacon in Dallas and the Southwestern United States. Located in Dallas’ historic Fair Park, the African American Museum is the only museum in the Southwestern United States devoted to the collection, preservation and display of African American artistic, cultural and historical materials that relate to the African American experience. The African American Museum incorporates a wide variety of visual art forms and historical documents that portray the African American experience in the United States, Southwest and Dallas. The Museum has a small, but rich collection of African art, African American fine art and one of the largest African American folk-art collections in the United States. Learn more at aamdallas.org.