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Celebration Summit Gala 2026
Celebration Summit Gala 2026
The Missouri Alliance for Arts Education's work to strengthen arts education in Missouri would not be possible without the support of many volunteers, sponsors and donors. The Celebration Summit Gala provides an opportunity to gather together in celebration of our successes and to help lay a foundation for future work. The Banquet provides opportunities for fun, food and fellowship. The Silent Auction portion allows us to raise needed funds to continue to fulfill the mission of the Alliance and features works of art from our constituents as well as other items from our supporters.
Both in-person and online bidding is available for the Silent Auction.
Celebration Summit Event Details
Celebration Summit Event Details
Place your bids!
Bidding opens at noon on April 1, 2026
Bidding closes at 8:00pm on April 10, 2026
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What to wear?
We are encouraging people to wear clothes that range from business casual to dressy.
Of course, there is a lot of flexibility in that description, but we encourage comfort with a nod to style. Tuxedos and evening gowns may be a bit too dressy, guests may wish to lean away from blue jeans and t-shirts. Suits, jackets, dresses, dressy blouses, slacks, golf shirts and khakis would all be acceptable attire.
PARKING INFORMATION
The Madison Street Parking Garage facility directly across the street is unavailable. Parking on the street can be found surrounding the Governor's Office Building - 200 Madison Street - Jefferson City, MO 65101. Please refer to this Jefferson City online map for more information about lots and street parking in the downtown area.
Note: Sometimes parking becomes more available after 5pm.
Governor's Office Building
The event will be held in the Governor's Office Building at 200 Madison Street in Jefferson City, MO on the 4th floor. When you use the entrance on Madison Street, proceed to the elevators on the south side of the lobby. The event will be on the 4th floor.
LODGING INFORMATION:
For those who may need lodging in Jefferson City, we have negotiated a discounted room rate at several area hotels:
Capitol Plaza
Booking Link: https://bookings.travelclick.com/13414?groupID=4891796#/guestsandrooms
Cut off date to book is March 9, 2026.
Rate: $119 includes breakfast
Courtyard by Marriott
Booking LInk: https://bit.ly/JCcourtyardMarriott
No cut off date
Rate secured by each individual party based on accommodation
Doubletree/Hilton
Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/jefdtdt-908-0fa73aba-b17a-4bce-a87a-0d677eb06bb5/
Cut off date to book is February 28, 2026
Rate: $149 no breakfast
Become a Fine Arts Education Week Sponsor
Become a Fine Arts Education Week Sponsor
Help Sponsor Fine Arts Education Week
Help Sponsor Fine Arts Education Week
No matter what your level of giving, your contribution helps offset the costs incurred to make Fine Arts Education Week a reality such as student meals, shuttle transportation, awards and recognition, materials, supplies, professional services, equipment and more!
Process an electronic payment using Paypal®
or
Send a check via US Mail payable to MAAE to the address below: please specify in the memo line "FAEW"
Missouri Alliance for Arts Education (MAAE)
c/o Phyllis Pasley
2208 Clouds Peak Ct.
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Visit your legislators!
Share your story about the value of arts education!
If you are able to meet with an elected official let us know!
Please complete the google form following the visit.
Tap for tips for a successful visit.
Tips for a successful legislator visit:
Plan ahead!
Contact your legislator and arrange a meeting time that fits the obligations of your Fine Arts Education Day activities.
Tell your story! Each time one of our decision-makers learns about the hard work of your students and their teachers, we build a bridge that can support arts-friendly future decisions.
If you have a specific "ask" prepare a document (letter, note, card, flyer) and leave it with them.
Suggested asks:
Restore core funding of $10.1M to the Missouri Arts Council,
Restore funding of $1M for MO Humanities
Fully fund the Missouri Academies for $1.1M to eliminate economic barriers for students with limited financial means. (MO Academies of MO Scholars Academy and MO Fine Arts Academy share a line item in the state budget)
Take a picture of the legislator with members of your group.
Thank them for their service and their time. Handing them a few student generated notes are also helpful.
Let the Alliance know about your visit using this form.
You can also access the elected official visit form throught the QR code below.
Participants: Contact your legislators directly to make an appointment.
Memories
Celebration Summit 2025
Celebration Summit 2025
MAAE's second annual gathering shifted in structure allowing for a cocktail hour, banquet, expanded silent auction, and opportunity for student interaction at the "Student Social." More than 30 legislators, 40 other adult attendees and 50 student guests were in attendance. Thanks to John and Carolinn Devos for their leadership and support.
Celebration Summit 2024
Celebration Summit 2024
2024 marked MAAE's first year of offering the Celebration Summit event as a way to say thank you to our many volunteers, sponsors and donors and highlighting the important work the Alliance has done and continues to do to strengthen arts education in Missouri. Held in the Lincoln Room at Jefferson City's Capitol Plaza Hotel, thirty-one guests enjoyed a cocktail hour, dinner, presentation and then many chose to join the students for the mocktail party at the culmination of the student Show-Me Arts Training.
Youth Art Month Exhibits
3rd Floor rotunda - YAM
NOTE: Exhibit will be removed after 4.9.26
Lower level hallway connecting the Capitol with the Senate Parking Garage
Senate Exhibit
The Missouri Capitol is host to several exhibits. Check out the 3rd floor Famous Missourian's sculpture gallery, the "lunettes" and more!
Learn more on the "Enhance your visit" page
Visit your legislators!
While you are in Jefferson City, consider visiting your legislator, building relationships and share your story about the value of arts education!
Contact your legislator's office directly to make arrangements for visits, tours, etc.
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