Momentum
Building on the Past, Envisioning the Future
Thursday, May 4, 2023 From 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Momentum Tickets

There are a million reasons why you should attend the M's annual celebration and fundraiser. Here are the top 10.

#1 BID ON AMAZING ARTWORK
Build your personal collection of artwork by bidding on the MOMENTUM Art Auction offerings. Check out twenty-three amazing pieces by talented artists. Highlights include works from Harriet Bart, Luis Fitch, Tia Keobounpheng (shown here), and Jovan C. Speller. Register now at the Revere Auctions website, learn more about these artists, and put in your winning bid!

#2 LOOK BEHIND-THE-SCENES OF THE HISTORIC CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
The M is in the midst of the final phase of construction on the museum expansion project—tripling the gallery space. Take this opportunity to see the future M on a short Building the Future tour.

#3 VIEW THE M's RECENT ACQUISITIONS
Recent art acquisitions are now on view. Acquisitions include works by Avis Charley (Spirit Lake Dakota/Diné), Paul Briggs, Tia Keobounpheng, Tia-Simone Gardner, and Maggie Thompson (Fond du Lac Ojibwe). Shown here is Smile Now Cry Later by Avis Charley.

#4 ENJOY A CURATOR-LED TOUR OF "IM/PERFECT SLUMBERS"
Curator of Exhibitions Dr. Laura Joseph will provide insights and background on the stories and artists involved in the current window gallery exhibition, Im/perfect Slumbers.

#5 MEET DR. KATE BEANE
Dr. Beane, who recently completed her first year as executive director of the M, will share her vision for the future of the M—building on past successes and paving the way for the M's future, inviting partners in for radical collaborations, and elevating unheard stories.
 
#6 CONVERSE WITH ARTISTS
Mingle and mix with artists who have partnered with the M, curated exhibitions, and shared their stories, experiences, and creations. Pictured: Amoke Awele Kubat (left), contributing artist to Im/perfect Slumbers and Suriya Khuth (right), guest curator of Sutures.
 
#7 WATCH A VIDEO ABOUT THE IMPACT OF THE M's WORK
"Building on the Past, Envisioning the Future" features M partners sharing their stories about the importance and impact of the M's work. Friend and Associate Curator of Native American Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Dr. Patricia Marroquin Norby, shares her story here.

#8 SIT FOR YOUR PORTRAIT BY DAUGHTERS AND SUNS
Guests of the event are invited to have a complimentary 10-minute portrait sitting done by Daughters and Suns. Portraits will take place in the Otto Bremer Studio. Sign up for your sitting when you arrive at the event.

#9 INDULGE IN LOCAL GOODIES: LEGACY CHOCOLATES AND GAMBIT BREWING CO.
The M's business neighbors, Legacy Chocolates and Gambit Brewing Co., have graciously supported MOMENTUM with offerings of their delicious chocolates and craft beers. Enjoy!

#10 SUPPORT THE FUTURE M!
Your support today means the M continues to deliver on its mission: Exploring American identities through art and creativity. Thank you for your ongoing support!

CELEBRATE THE M!
Enjoy this opportunity to see the museum's historic renovation and expansion project now underway. This truly is a magical moment at the museum. Enjoy the soothing sounds of classical guitar player C?a?temaza (Neil McKay), as you enter the museum. Head into the event to see the twenty-three featured pieces of beautiful, ONE-OF-A-KIND ARTWORKS available for auction, enjoy ten-minute PORTRAITS created by the talented Daughters and Suns, and CLOSE-UP VIEWS of the provocative window gallery exhibition, Im/perfect Slumbers. GROOVE THE NIGHT AWAY to the sounds of Roosevelt "DJ Digie" Mansfield rounding out the evening!

Bid On Auction Items!
Proceeds from MOMENTUM support the mission of the M.