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We are committed to sustaining our programs. 
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit we are asking for your support to achieve these goals.

FOUNDER'S DAY GALA 

One Night. Countless Stories. An Unforgettable Legacy.

Featuring Sirius Company

November 10th, 2026 | 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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​​Dress to impress! Join us for a spectacular evening as we celebrate a milestone like no other - the 76th birthday of our visionary founder and 47 incredible years of

O Museum in the Mansion.

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•  Dance the night away to local go-go and soulful R&B sounds with DC's own, Sirius Company
•  Open bar, savory bites & decadent desserts

•  Silent and live auction of unique one of a kind items!
•  Hidden Doors & Historic Treasures — Explore the most magical museum in DC
•  Dancing, Discovery & Toasts to the Future

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This is more than a party — it’s a celebration of a legacy built on creativity, courage, impact, and hope. Every ticket helps sustain our arts and education programs, empowering individuals through the universal language of music, storytelling, and discovery.

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Space is limited — reserve your spot today and be part of history in the making.
 

Gala Host Committee

Paul Cohn, Chairman

  • Emmanuel Bailey

  • A. Scott Bolden, Esq.

  • Greg Casten

  • J.R. Clark, Esq. 

  • John Dillon

  • Karen Feld

  • Arlene Gimovsky

  • N. William Jarvis

  • Ernie Jarvis

  • Kristina Pezzello

  • Carol Reubel

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Sponsorship Levels 4

Sponsor Level: Platinum

$15,000/year

Premium table + premier visibility for 6 months

  • Premium table for 10, includes premium open bar and event hospitality*

  • Premier logo placement on gala materials and event signage

  • Recognition on the O Museum website and gala page

  • Featured placement on Museum digital displays for 6 months 

  • Recognition across O Museum social media channels

  • Premium logo placement in our monthly newsletter for 6 months 

  • Verbal recognition during the event 

  • Premium recognition on signage at the event

  • Inclusion in sponsor recognition for all museum special events for 6 months

  • Opportunity to include branded materials supplied by sponsor in event gift bags

  • Invitations to select museum events and concerts

NOTE: *Event Hospitality: Founder's Day Gala: Desserts  /  Rosa Parks Awards: Seated Dinner 

The highest-level sponsorship for one signature event, with six months of visibility.

$10,000/year
Preferred table + stronger visibility for 3 months

  • Guaranteed VIP access for 8, included premium open bar and event hospitality*

  • Logo placement on gala materials and event signage

  • Recognition on the O Museum website and gala page

  • Placement on Museum digital displays for 3 months

  • Recognition across O Museum social media channels

  • Logo placement in our monthly newsletter for 3 months 

  • Recognition on signage at the event

  • Inclusion in sponsor recognition for all museum special events events for 3 months

  • Invitations to select museum events and concerts

A strong corporate sponsorship with preferred seating and three months of visibility.

Sponsor Level: Gold

Sponsor Level: Silver

$5,000/year

Hosted table + visibility for one month

  • Guaranteed VIP access for 6

  • Premium open bar and event hospitality*

  • Logo placement on gala/event materials and event signage

  • Recognition on the O Museum website and event page

  • Placement on O Museum digital displays for 1 month

  • Recognition across O Museum social media channels

  • Logo placement in the O Museum monthly newsletter for 1 month

  • Recognition on sponsor signage at the event

  • Invitations to select O Museum events and concerts

Meaningful business sponsorship with a hosted table and public recognition

Sponsor Level: Supporting

$2,500/year

Hosted guests + recognition at the event

  • Guaranteed VIP access for 4

  • 4 hosted guests, including premium open bar and event hospitality

  • Name recognition on gala/event materials

  • Recognition on the O Museum website and event page

  • Recognition on event sponsor signage

  • Recognition in O Museum social media sponsor acknowledgments

  • Post-event sponsor recognition

  • Invitations to select O Museum events and concerts

An accessible way to support O Museum and host guests at the event

SPONSORSHIPS

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Sponsors are among the museum's leading supporters, providing the necessary funds to share and preserve our programs.

Sponsor Level: Diamond

$25,000/year

Two-Event Sponsorship: Founder's Day Gala + O Museum Mrs. Rosa Parks Awards

  • Premium table for 10 at the Founder's Day Gala

  • Premium table for 10 at the O Museum Mrs. Rosa Parks Awards

  • Premium open bar and event hospitality* at both events

  • Premier logo placement on materials and signage for both events

  • Recognition as a Diamond Sponsor on the O Museum website and both event pages

  • Featured placement on O Museum digital displays for 12 months

  • Recognition across O Museum social media channels throughout the year

  • Premium logo placement in the O Museum monthly newsletter for 12 months

  • Verbal recognition during both events

  • Premium sponsor recognition at both events

  • Inclusion in sponsor recognition for O Museum special events throughout the year

  • Opportunity to include branded materials in guest gift bags at both events

  • Invitations to select O Museum events and concerts

  • Eligibility for appointment to the O Museum Advisory Board

Support both signature events and receive year-round recognition as a leading O Museum partner.

OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

We are grateful to our sponsors, whose support helps us preserve history, celebrate creativity, and ensure O Museum continues to inspire and welcome generations to come.

Become a sponsor.

Generous Sponsors

$80,000+

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$30,000+

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$10,000+

Anonymous

Rebecca Bentzinger

DCAH

PIR Marketing

Susie Markland

Paul Cohn

James Towne

Alvin Stenzel

Nicolas Demidio

Sitar Arts Center

20/20 O Street Corporation

Kingdom of Kush

PNC Foundation

Girl Scouts Nation's Capital

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MGM National Harbor

Vital Services Contractors

The Economic Club of DC

Events DC

Morris Family Foundation

$5,000+

Monument Sports & Entertainment

Ralph-Joerg Wezorke

The Kerry S. Pearson LLC

J.P. Clark, Partner, Square, Patton, Boggs

DC Commision on the Arts and Humanities

Skoll Foundation

John Dillon

DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, & Entertainment

$2,500+

Nancy Aikin

A Scott Bolden, esq.

Mark Bryan

John Dillon

Karen Feld

Coca-Cola Consolidated

Bill Jarvis

Ernie Jarvis

Kristina Pezzelo

Carol Reubel

Emmanuel Bailey

Heaven's Door

Anonymous

Open Water

USA for Africa

Z Stein Law

Gregg Casten, ProFish

Arlene Gimovsky

Catherine Chapin

Kalle

Bicast

$1,000+

Michael Scher

Dave Copps

Heather Gerum

James Coplestone

Diane Darling

Pampillonia Jewelers

Tadd Weed

Christopher Dupuis

GOAL: $750,000

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