Black & White Dance

Friday, November 1
Black & White Dance is sold out.

Join us for the Cincinnati Art Museum’s 2024 Gala, Black & White Dance, on Friday, November 1, 2024, and experience an enchanting night filled with cocktails, captivating entertainment, a gourmet seated dinner, and delightful surprises. This year’s event celebrates art, culture, and community while supporting vital programs fostering creativity and lifelong learning. Enjoy an iconic evening alongside esteemed supporters, dressed in your most imaginative black and white masquerade attire... and don’t forget your mask!

Your partnership helps enrich lives through artistic expression and invests in the cultural vibrancy of our community. Together, let’s inspire creativity and shape a brighter future through the power of art!

If you need accessibility accommodations, please contact us in advance at [email protected] or fill out the accessibility request form.

What to Expect

Cocktail Reception: Begin your evening with an elegant cocktail reception featuring a curated selection of interactive canapés and bespoke welcome drinks designed to take you into the realm of the black and white swans.

Gourmet Fine Dining Experience: Indulge in a conceptual gourmet dining journey, complete with exceptional sommelier service and a selection of delectable wines available for purchase. Our open bar will also offer a range of premium beverages to enhance your dining experience.

Immersive Performances: Be captivated by an array of performances throughout the evening, including spellbinding musicians, enchanting opera, ballet elegance, and intriguing characters to guide you throughout.

Post-Dinner Indulgences:

• Martini Lounge: Retreat to the Martini Lounge to savor a hand-crafted martini while enjoying live music in a chic, relaxing atmosphere. This elegant space offers a perfect blend of refined spirits, soothing melodies, and sumptuous passed sweets.
• Cigar Bar: Discover the sophistication of the Over the Rhine Premium Cigar Bar, featuring an exclusive selection of cigars for purchase. Pair your choice with a refined bourbon-tasting experience in our outdoor lounge.
• Ballroom Dancing: The REC will be transformed into a contemporary and sophisticated ballroom. Dance the night away to the beats of a dynamic DJ, indulge in an interactive nitro dessert station, and find respite in stylish lounge areas designed for relaxation between dance sets.
• Interactive Photo Booths: Capture the essence of the evening with one of our two interactive photo booths. These booths offer a fun and memorable way to document your night.

Masks for Purchase: Don’t worry if you forget your mask—elegant options will be available for purchase upon arrival, ensuring you’re ready for a night of enchanting masquerade.

CAM Gala 2024 Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

Generous Friends of the Cincinnati Art Museum

White Swan Sponsors

Co-Chairs

Tracy Hartmann & Jutta Lafley

Royal Swan

• Vista Foundation, Helen & Brian Heekin
• Amy & George Joseph
• The Oliver Family Foundation
• Ragland Family Foundation
• Christine & Charlie Schiff
• Barbara Weyand

Cygnus Swan

• The BMW Store
• Missy & Kerry Byrne
• Amy & Frank Hanson
• Tracy & Greg Hartmann
• Jutta & Patrick Lafley
• Ty & Kathryn Nelson
• Andrew & Alex Quinn
• Jake & Jen Ragland
• Larry & Rhonda Sheakley
• Bebe & Phil Vollmer

Song Swan

• William Artzt
• Chubb
• Deloitte
• Bricker Graydon LLP
• HUB International
• KMK Law
• Lauren & Tom Shafer

Nestling Swan

• Rebecca Hearst & Bill Abernathy
• Rob & Dulany Anning
• David & Jenn Bastos
• Dr. Amar & Tanu Bhati
• Julie & Scott Bristow
• Harry & Felicia Brown
• Christine & John Browner
• Michael & Alisa Chasnoff
• Philip & Anne Lilly Cone
• Adam & Natalia Cristo
• Karrie & Chip Crowther
• Amy & Andrew DeWitt
• Rance & Marilyn Duke
• Margot & Dan Goon
• Nancy & Gus Hillenbrand
• Lindsey & Sam Huttenbauer
• Lea & Drew Lachey
• Shayne & Alleen Manning
• Craig & Anne Maier
• Christy & Jim McCarthy
• Suzanne & Carter McNabb
• Betsy & Harrison Mullin
• Sheila Chandran & Brian Murphy
• Stewart Goldman & Kristi Nelson
• Andrew & Michelle Petersen
• Joshua & Logan Schafer-Bickett
• Tom Schiff
• Matthew & Robin Sheakley
• Dr. Martin & Cherie Silverstein
• Valerie Newell & Timothy Smith
• Sarah & Jay Stahl