More than $73,000 Is Raised for Albany Museum of Art Educational Programming
With the perpetual celebrants of François Flameng’s painting gazing approvingly from their own garden party inside the Albany Museum of Art, Art Ball 2025: Fête Nocturne presented a beautiful night of fine dining, cocktails, and dancing under a glowing white tent adorned with native greenery, an exquisite setting complemented first by a gorgeous sunset and later by twinkling stars.
Along the way, generous attendees set a new record at the Wayne & Alicia Gregory Family Foundation Paddle Raise. Led by the foundation’s gift of $20,000, Art Ball guests at the March 22 event donated over $73,000 to the AMA’s educational programs, including free school field trips and art camp scholarships.
Art Ball is a celebration of art and community, but as the AMA’s biggest fundraiser, it plays an enormous part in the Museum’s mission. It raises funds critical to providing quality art exhibitions, community programming and events, and removing barriers through free admission and outreach.
“Art Ball 2025 was a magical evening where art merged beautifully with community spirit and generous giving,” AMA Executive Director Andrew J. Wulf, Ph.D., said. “Our event succeeded remarkably due to the stunning atmosphere and exceptional support from guests that will sustain our educational work and ensure the continued delivery of art experiences to our community while demonstrating the transformative power of creativity for every participant.”
The Albany Museum of Art gives a heartfelt thank-you to the chairs of Art Ball 2025—Kelly and Matt Lane—whose vision, dedication, and hard work led to this year’s successful event. Other table hosts included Clyde Ellis and George Harrison, Jordan and Clint Eudy, Katie and Crisp Gatewood, Sarah Beth and Cam Kirbo, and Carmen and Colby Wiggins.
The Museum also thanks its wonderful community partners whose generous sponsorships empowered Art Ball’s success. In addition to the Wayne & Alicia Gregory Family Foundation, sponsors were Safe Aire Heating & Cooling, Upland Wealth Advisors, BMW of Albany, Albany Motorcars Mercedes-Benz, WALB, Flint Community Bank, Hays LTI, and Phoebe.
AMA EXHIBITIONS
- Michael Jones: Polyphonic is Jan 23-April 26, 2025, in the Haley Gallery.
- Idea Machines, Conceptual Art from the Permanent Collection, is Jan 23-April 26, 2025, in the East Gallery.
- Home, Selections from the Permanent Collection is Jan 23-April 26, 2025, in the McCormack Gallery.
- Know, Learn, Wonder, Highlights from the Sub-Saharan African Collection is Jan 23-April 26, 2025, in the Hodges Gallery.
- 20th Century Small Works on Paper from the Permanent Collection is Jan 30-March 22, 2025 in the West Gallery.
ABOUT THE ALBANY MUSEUM OF ART
The Albany Museum of Art is located at 311 Meadowlark Drive in Albany, Ga., adjacent to Albany State University West Campus just off Gillionville Road. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Albany Museum of Art is open to the public 10 am-5 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Admission is free.
For more information about the AMA please visit our website, www.albanymuseum.com, or call 229.439.8400. Be sure to follow AlbanyMuseumOfArt on Facebook and AlbanyMuseum on Instagram.
