By MATT PIKE
St. Joseph Post
Walk the red carpet, get your picture taken, and have a nice dinner, all at the Albrecht Kemper Museum of Art for the 44th annual Pot of Gold Gala.
Museum Executive Director Eric Fuson says the gala is a great opportunity to get everyone together, not just to help raise money for the museum, but also to socialize
He says that was noticeable last year, as the Pot of Gold gala was the first big event at the museum post COVID regulations.
"It was hard to get everybody on to the business of things because it was just so good to be back out and talking with people," Fuson tells KFEQ Hotline host Barry Birr. "That's part of this, it's not just all about the fundraising part, although that's a major part for us, it really is a way for us to kind of gather as a community and share what we love about the museum."
Museum goers that come to the gala are encouraged to dress fancy, or even as one of their favorite movie characters, as part of the theme 'Rolling out the red carpet'
Fuson says from the moment you arrive at the museum; it will feel like you're in Hollywood.
"When they come in, they can expect to see some paparazzi as they come down the red carpet, we'll have a few cameras going off taking their pictures," Fuson explains. "And then, we will have hors d'oeuvres between five and six, so they'll be passed around as you go around our silent auction and kind of watch your favorite items so you can bid on those, as well as do a little socializing."
Guests will also be served a nice dinner starting at 6pm, with an auction starting at around 7pm.
You can find more information about the gala HERE.
