'Art Party' Fundraiser At Palm Springs Art Museum Planned For Saturday

PALM SPRINGS, CA — The Palm Springs Art Museum will hold its annual Art Party fundraiser Saturday, honoring the legacy of mid-century modern architect Albert Frey.

The fundraiser will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at the museum's main galleries, 101 N. Museum Drive. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception and will be followed by a dinner at 7:30 p.m., then entertainment and dancing.

"This fundraiser comes at a crucial time when we are still rebuilding our programming after the pandemic closure," museum Executive Director/CEO Adam Lerner said in a statement. "Because of the generous support of the gala sponsors and attendees, we are able to further the museum's mission of being an all-inclusive institution by developing new ways to connect with our entire community."

The exhibit "Albert Frey: Inventive Modernist," opened Jan. 13 at the Architecture and Design Center. It was designed and curated by Brad Dunning and is set to coincide with the fundraiser.

The exhibit presents Frey's architectural practice, which is characterized as a "simple but severe" style of desert modernism, museum officials said. It will honor the impact he had on the architectural community.

"Through his design philosophy of clean lines, minimalism, and a seamless integration with the natural environment, Frey not only paid homage to the unique beauty of the desert but also demonstrated a profound understanding of the region's challenging climate and environmental conditions," museum officials wrote in a statement.

More information about the event and tickets, starting at $1,000 per person, can be found at www.artparty2024.com.