Spring Fundraiser

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Monterey Museum of Art hosted its annual Patrons' Dinner in appreciation of the philanthropic community's generosity and passion for our mission to inspire creativity, connect communities, and celebrate the stories of California art. 100 gifts from individual patrons and local business sponsors gave over $420,000 to support the Museum's Art Connecting Community initiatives, including the 4th annual Block Party held the same day.  
 
We are deeply grateful to Co-Chairs Lynn Hayford and Caroline Scott Low, Host Committee Members, and our Board of Trustees for their ongoing support of the Museum.

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Monterey Museum of Art's Spring Fundraiser is brought to you by the creative minds of our 2026 Spring Fundraiser and Block Party Committee in association with MMA Staff: Caroline Scott Low (Co-Chair), Lynn Hayford (Co-Chair), Elizabeth Barlow, Monika Campbell, Fran Chapman, Deborah Costigan, Karen Folgner, Adriana Hayward, Kristen Huston, Amalia Gomez Micone, Jana Magginetti, Karen Patton, Roseanne Pierre, Heidi Quinn, and Robin Rakouska.

THANK YOU, LEAD PATRONS AND SPONSORS

Patronage and Sponsorship help Monterey Museum of Art engage the community with the diversity of California art through: impactful exhibitions; a meaningful artist residency program; strategic acquisitions; art conservation and care, and ongoing digitization of the permanent collection; enriching public programming; accessible art education throughout Monterey County; and building our art connecting community programs.

Innovator 

  • Lynn and Michael Hayford 
  • Craig and Chris Johnson 
  • Caron and Alan Lacy 
  • Caroline Scott Low and Graham Low 
  • Sally Lucas 
  • Judith and Frank Marshall 
  • Rayne Technology Solutions, Inc 
  • Dr Darnell Whitt II 

Trailblazer  

  • Diane and Jim Coward 
  • Nancy Eccles and Homer M. Hayward Family Foundation 
  • Dr. Daniel and Roseanne Pierre 

Leader   

  • Jacalyn June Horton 
  • Elizabeth Barlow and Stephen McClellan 
  • Amalia Gomez Micone and Noam Krantz 

Benefactor    

  • Arts Council for Monterey County 
  • Kevin Cartwright and Steve Eimer 
  • City of Monterey 
  • Sandra Dewey 
  • Lydia Graham and Mike Freed 
  • John Greenwald 
  • KAR - Kayne Anderson Rudnick 
  • Crystaline Kopriva and David Rutberg 
  • Jana Magginetti 
  • Richard and Mary Pat McCormick 
  • Noland Hamerly Etienne & Hoss 
  • Studio Pierre 
  • Tim Allen Properties 

Advocate    

  • Richard and Daphne Bertero 
  • Chic Rentals 
  • C.L.A. - CliftonLarsenAllen LLP 
  • Monika and Allan Campbell 
  • Robert and Kathy Ceremsak 
  • Thomas and Tiffany Donnelly 
  • Events by Classic Group 
  • Hear & Now Monterey 
  • Mary Hill 
  • Kristen and Joe Huston 
  • Corinne and Larry Marcus 
  • Ryan and Brittney Melcher 
  • Louise O'Connor 
  • Karen and Kyle Patton 
  • Sarah Spencer and Patrick Ireland 
  • Stocker & Allaire Construction 
  • Lila and James Thorsen 

Fan   

  • Anonymous 
  • California State Parks 
  • DNA Entertainment 
  • Fleurs du Soleil Florist 
  • Happy Nest 
  • Jacquie Adams Real Estate Group 
  • KRML 
  • Monterey Peninsula Unified School District 
  • Old Monterey Business Association 
  • Old Monterey Foundation 
  • Pebble Beach Company 
  • Portola Hotel and Spa 
  • Robin Rakouska 
  • Scheid Family Wines 
  • Alicia Swithenbank 
  • West Coast Community Bank