COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - The 2009 Gala takes us to Rome on July 17 from 6:30 to 11:00 pm! Mark your calendar and join us on the Fenimore Terrace for When in Rome, a fabulous al fresco party and a highlight of the Cooperstown summer season. The Italian theme celebrates our summer feature exhibition: America's Rome: Artists in the Eternal City, a unique tour through Italy from the perspective of 19th century painters on their Grand Tour. America's Rome will be open in the Fenimore for special viewing during the gala event.

When in Rome promises to be an event you will not want to miss. Enjoy a fabulous Italian dinner served family style, sip fine wines throughout the evening, shop at an Italian marketplace of unique Silent Auction items, immerse yourself in Italian opera against the backdrop of Otsego Lake, and end the evening dancing under the stars. Celebrate in Italian fashion, old or new! Attire is anything from togas to jeans - just do as the Romans do...!

Proceeds from the 2009 gala will support educational programming at both The Farmers' Museum and NYSHA, helping us fund the activities and events provided throughout the year for children and adults. One great event benefits two fantastic institutions! For the past few years the NYSHA and Farmers' Museums' gala has been growing in its success and financial benefit. The 2008 Gala Buffalo to Broadway; Celebrate New York, hosted over 200 people in The Farmers' Museums' Louis C. Jones Center, and raised over $60,000 for the two organizations.

The Farmers' Museum and NYSHA 6th Annual Benefit Gala
When in Rome
July 17th, 2009
6:30pm
Fenimore Art Museum Terrace
Cooperstown, New York

Tickets:

$175.00 Individual
$325.00 Couple

Please consider not only attending this benefit event, but becoming a sponsor. Sponsors receive special benefits at the gala, and are recognized on promotional material surrounding the event. Every dollar donated to the event assists these two institutions great work!

Gala Sponsor Levels and Benefits:

$5,000    +
6 complimentary gala tickets
Reserved seating for dinner
Champagne at table for you and your guests
3 VIP parking passes for Gala
Full Year Membership in both Fenimore Society and The Pioneer Society
Acknowledgement in all Print Work and advertizing
Special listing on Sponsor Board at event
Listing and website link on NYSHA and The Farmers' Museum website

$3,500 - $4,999
4 complimentary gala tickets
Reserved seating for dinner
1 VIP parking pass for Gala
Full Year membership in either the Fenimore Society or The Pioneer Society
Acknowledgement in all Print Work and advertizing
Special listing on Sponsor Board at event
Listing on NYSHA and TFM websites

$1500 - $3,499
2 complimentary gala tickets
Full Year membership in either the Fenimore Society or The Pioneer Society
Acknowledgement in all Print Work and advertizing
Special listing on Sponsor Board at event
Listing on NYSHA and The Farmers' Museum websites

$500 - $1,499    
2 complimentary gala tickets
    Acknowledgement in all Print Work and advertizing
Special listing on Sponsor Board at event
Listing on NYSHA and The Farmers' Museum websites

 For more information on tickets, sponsorship opportunities, or questions about the event please contact Emily Daunis at 607-547-1524 or email her at gala@nysha.org.