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PHOENIX (January 29, 2026) –On Thursday, March 12, 2026, Phoenix Art Museum (PhxArt) presents the return of Women Powered. The beloved program, which offers guests the opportunity to network amongst peers and hear from dynamic women leaders, brings global fashion designer, entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate Rebecca Minkoff, live to the Museum. To celebrate the 60^th anniversary of PhxArt’s fashion program, the Museum will host a special edition of Women Powered, featuring an inspiring conversation with the nationally renowned New York-based designer led by Valley entrepreneur and fashion icon Chrissy Sayare. Minkoff will share stories of her own success, building bold ideas, navigating business, and living at the intersection of entrepreneurship and creativity. This event is welcome to all ages and industries.

At 5 pm, the Museum will host a cocktail reception with a cash bar in the Dorrance Sculpture Garden. Then at 6:30 pm, attendees will enjoy a fireside chat with Minkoff and Sayare in Whiteman Hall.

Make the evening even more memorable by adding a signed copy of Minkoff’s newest book Fearless: The New Rules of Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success to your reservation. The personally autographed special edition is available in limited quantities and is a meaningful takeaway from an inspiring night.

Elevate your evening with an exclusive, intimate dinner honoring the nationally renowned designer directly following the program. Enjoy a luxury dining experience with a hosted bar and receive a signed copy of Minkoff’s recent book Fearless: The New Rules of Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. This special experience offers a rare opportunity to engage more personally with our guest of honor and deepen your connection to the ideas shared on stage while making a meaningful impact. Dinner tickets are $500 each. Seating is limited. Advance purchase required for dinner by March 4.

Tickets to Women Powered are $45 for the general public, $25 for PhxArt Members, $15 for college students with an active ID. Optional ticket to include a singed copy of Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success also available at $45 for Members, $65 for non-Members. Dinner tickets are $500 each. Seating is limited. Advance purchase required for dinner by March 4. Tickets are available here.

Rebecca Minkoff’s journey began with a fearless leap—moving to New York City at just 18 to chase a dream in fashion. With no roadmap and few resources, she turned a love for design into a global brand synonymous with accessible luxury. But what truly sets Rebecca apart isn’t just her success as a designer. It’s her unwavering commitment to lifting others as she climbs. In 2018, she launched the Female Founder Collective, a powerful network of women-led businesses committed to advancing financial equity and opportunity for women at every level. Through her Superwomen podcast and candid speaking engagements, she shares the unfiltered side of entrepreneurship and life like navigating setbacks, battling fear, and balancing life with ambition. Her talks leave audiences energized and inspired, reminding them that fear is not a weakness but a compass to guide them through the impossible.

For more information about this event, contact the Communications Office of Phoenix Art Museum at press@phxart.org.

About the Fashion Collection at Phoenix Art Museum

The Fashion Collection at Phoenix Art Museum strives to tell an accurate history of fashion and is actively pursuing works that represent a broader and more inclusive glossary of designers. Comprising nearly half of the Museum’s permanent holdings, the collection houses nearly 9,000 examples of fashionable dress and accessories from five centuries of style. With everything from a pair of 17th-century sueded-leather gloves to 21st-century couture runway looks, the collection explores the art of dressing and seeks out the rarest examples of these dress traditions. Celebrated for its quality and comprehensiveness, the collection boasts strengths in 19th-century womenswear as well as works by 20th-century designers, with significant examples from major representatives of European and North American fashion history. Special archives within the collection include the Ann Bonfoey Taylor wardrobe of more than 200 examples by mid-century couture designers, The Emphatics Archive of more than 400 works from avant-garde designers, and the Geoffrey Beene Archive, with more than 300 evening gowns and custom designs.

About Arizona Costume Institute

Arizona Costume Institute was founded in 1966 to support the fashion-design department of Phoenix Art Museum through the acquisition and preservation of garments and accessories of historical and aesthetic significance and through events and fundraising efforts that support and deepen awareness of the Museum’s fashion exhibitions and education programs. ACI’s support of this collection area depends on the enthusiasm of dedicated volunteers. The ACI Board of Managers 2023-2025 president is Joy Sprink. To learn more about Arizona Costume Institute, visit arizonacostumeinstitute.org.

About Phoenix Art Museum

Since 1959, Phoenix Art Museum (PhxArt) has engaged millions of visitors with the art of our region and world. Located in Phoenix’s Central Corridor, PhxArt creates spaces of exchange and belonging for all audiences through dynamic exhibitions, collections, and experiences with art. Each year, 300,000 guests on average engage with critically acclaimed national and international exhibitions and the Museum’s collection of more than 21,000 works of American and Western American, Asian, European, Latin American, modern, and contemporary art and fashion design, along with vibrant photography exhibitions made possible through the Museum’s landmark partnership with the Center for Creative Photography at the University of Arizona in Tucson. PhxArt also presents live performances, outstanding examples of global cinema, arts-education programs and workshops, a monthly live-music series, and more for the community. To learn more about Phoenix Art Museum, visit phxart.org, or call 602.257.1880.

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You are cordially invited to the annual

ARIZONA COSTUME INSTITUTE
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024

Featuring a

Champagne Reception
+
Luxury Raffle
+
Luncheon and Program
with fashion designer Christian Siriano

Arizona Biltmore
2400 E Missouri Ave

PRESENTING SPONSORS Listings as of 11.10.24

Thomas Carlton Rogers II

MAJOR SPONSOR

Anonymous                         Miriam Sukhman

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

Matthew Boland Donna Johnson Lynne K. Love Martha Martin Henkel Lisa Portigal Pat Petznick Wick Lauri Termansen     Charlene Berge-Blum   Jon and Carrie Hulburd   Catherine and Jim Tuton   David and Christine Watson   Brenda Howard Jane Jozoff Ben Lytle Diane O’Malley Lisa Shapiro DeeDee Vecchione

THANK YOU Jacquie Dorrance Sally Pope Allison Bertrand and Jean Spangler Lily Merino and Joseph Leeds Dionne Najafi DeeDee Vecchione Jane Jozoff and Gloria Cowen Cathy Dickey Lisa Portigal Lana Breen and Britt Rand Sanchez Linda Cohen and Meredith Cohen Jenna Condas Mary Beth Evans Elizabeth Garrett Lee Family Foundation Neiman Marcus Scottsdale Jen Powell and Tiffany Derks Saks Fifth Avenue Robin Steiner and Linda Langer Paula Taylor and Adrianne Kalyna Carol Warstler J.Lauren/Jan Bracamonte

ADDITIONAL THANKS

PURCHASE LUNCHEON TICKETS TODAY!

Only individual tickets remain for the 2024 ACI Holiday Luncheon.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

To inquire about sponsorship opportunities or underwriting, please contact support-aci@phxart.org.

Not able to attend, but still want to donate? CLICK HERE.

PRE-PURCHASE YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS NOW

Pre-purchase your tickets online for our luxury drawing to save time the day of the event. Pre-purchased tickets will be available at check-in.

1 Luxury Raffle Ticket – $30   
5 Luxury Raffle Tickets – $100    
20 Luxury Raffle Tickets – $300     
50 Luxury Raffle Tickets – $500

VIP Raffle Tickets – $100 Each
3 VIP Raffle Tickets – $250
5 VIP Raffle Tickets – $350

BUY RAFFLE TICKETS

ABOUT CHRISTIAN SIRIANO

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PHOENIX (September 15, 2023) – Phoenix Art Museum has announced it will host the second annual FashFilmFete™, a premier film festival exploring the history and future of fashion storytelling through a curated selection of Hollywood, indie, experimental, and documentary films that showcase the significance of fashion in filmmaking. FashFilmFete will take place at the Museum on Saturday, September 23 from 11 am – 5 pm and virtually from September 24 through October 8 (virtual tickets sold separately).

For more information about FashFilmFete and a full festival schedule click here.

TICKET INFORMATION
Single Film Ticket to Happy Clothes: A Film About Patricia Field
$20 for members, students, and the general public
Includes access to Happy Clothes: A Film About Patricia Field and Museum admission.

All Access Pass (available now through September 23, 2023)
$35 for Members | $25 for students | $45 for the general public | $75 for VIP pass
Includes admittance to all films, Museum admission, and access to behind-the-scenes activities.
Member ticket discount applied at checkout; active membership required.

FEATURED FILMS
Happy Clothes: A Film About Patricia Field
Carrie Bradshaw’s tutu. Miranda Priestly’s hair. Betty Suarez’s red-framed glasses. Even if you haven’t heard of Patricia Field, there is no doubt you’re deeply familiar with her legendary designs. Happy Clothes: A Film About Patricia Field takes a deep dive into the storied life of this iconic costume designer. Take a walk down memory lane with Field and her endless list of friends, team members, and collaborators to see how some of the most memorable film and television costumes came to life. Tickets are available for reservation here.

A Q&A with director Michael Selditch will follow the screening.

Diamond Minds
The Mōs goes behind the scenes of New York Fashion Week fall 2021 to uncover all the work it takes to put on a fashion show from the perspective of architect-turned fashion designer Winston B. Holder III. This series is a follow-up to the provocative documentary Bartholomew’s Gold, which won 2nd Place Best Documentary at the 2022 FashFilmFete.

A panel discussion with co-producers Maurice Porcher, Karim Staine, and more following the screening.

For more information about films at Phoenix Art Museum, contact the Communications Office of Phoenix Art Museum at 602.257.2117 or samantha.santos@phxart.org.

These film screenings are made possible by FashFilmFete.

About Phoenix Art Museum
Since 1959, Phoenix Art Museum has provided millions of guests with access to world-class art and experiences in an effort to ignite imaginations, create meaningful connections, and serve as a brave space for all people who wish to experience the transformative power of art. Located in Phoenix’s Central Corridor, the Museum is a vibrant destination for the visual arts and the largest art museum in the southwestern United States. Each year, more than 300,000 guests engage with critically acclaimed national and international exhibitions and the Museum’s collection of more than 20,000 works of American and Western American, Asian, European, Latin American, modern and contemporary art, and fashion design. The Museum also presents a comprehensive film program, live performances, and educational programs designed for visitors of all ages, along with vibrant photography exhibitions made possible through the Museum’s landmark partnership with the Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona. To learn more about Phoenix Art Museum, visit phxart.org, or call 602.257.1880.

About FashFilmFete™
FashFilmFete™ is a premiere film festival exploring the history, and future, of fashion storytelling through the curation of Hollywood, indie, experimental and documentary films to showcase the significance of fashion in filmmaking. Our goal is to bring together a global community of fashion and film aficionados to explore style in cinema and its influence on pop culture, fashion design, contemporary art and beauty standards; with a mission to provide a platform for historically underrepresented voices in film and fashion, specifically women and people of color. To learn more, visit fashfilmfete.com.

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You are cordially invited to the annual

ARIZONA COSTUME INSTITUTE
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2023
10:30 AM

Featuring a

Champagne Reception
+
Luxury Raffle
+
Luncheon and Program
with fashion designer Jonathan Simkhai

Cummings Great Hall
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 North Central Avenue

PRESENTED BY

Philip Manghisi

Anonymous
Miriam Sukhman
Martha Martin Henkel
Jackson Family Foundation

PURCHASE LUNCHEON TICKETS TODAY!

Only individual tickets remain for the 2023 ACI Holiday Luncheon. Current ACI Members will receive one complimentary general raffle ticket at event check-in.

LUXURY RAFFLE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

Pre-purchase your tickets online for our two chance drawings to win luxury prizes to avoid waiting in the queue the day of the event. Pre-purchased tickets will be available at check-in. Raffle tickets will also be available to purchase at the door.

1 Main raffle ticket – $30   
5 Main raffle tickets – $100    
20 Main raffle tickets – $300     
50 Main raffle tickets – $500

In addition to the fashionable and luxurious raffle items available, we will offer unique VIP luxury raffle items which are unique and extravagant opportunities you don’t want to miss!

Each Luxury raffle ticket – $100

BUY RAFFLE TICKETS

ABOUT JONATHAN SIMKHAI

Los Angeles-based fashion designer Jonathan Simkhai is celebrated for his elevated everyday designs, innovative techniques, and timeless craftsmanship. Founded in 2010, the SIMKHAI studio takes inspiration from architects and sculptors alike, blending progressive construction techniques with intimate hand-detailing to create special garments and lifestyle design. A 2015 winner of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, SIMKHAI has earned recognition for its original silhouettes, quality constructions, and timeless elegance. The studio continues to nurture an inspired creative community around the brand’s home in Los Angeles, sharing their designs and stories with women around the world who live artful, unapologetic lives.

Jonathan Simkhai honed his technical skills at Parsons School of Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology before launching his first womenswear line in New York City. An early inductee to the CFDA Incubator program, he quickly developed an eye for craft and quality and has dressed many renowned celebrities, including Gigi Hadid, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Katie Holmes, among others.

2023 ACI HOLIDAY LUNCHEON COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Beth McRae
Oscar De las salas

HONORARY CHAIR

Eileen Yeung

LUNCHEON AMBASSADORS

Markus Ford
Jordan Rose
Jennifer Schuitemaker

COMMITTEE

Ronna Beeson
Lisa Bell
Jan Bracamonte
Lana Breen
Libby Cohen
Meredith Cohen
Lee Courtney
Erika Dickey
Emily Dietz
Shawnee Doherty
Carol Dries
Andrea Evans
Ruby Farias
Wendy Farrell
Kati Festy-Sandor
Sue Fletcher
Amanda Garmany
Patricia Garrity
Natalie Gaylord
Lisa Geyser
Laurie Goldstein
Carol Guimarin Warstler
Amy Hair
Madonna Hall Newman
Missi Harrington
Linda Herold
Jan Herwick
Suzi Hilton
Justine Hurry
Donna Johnson
Kelly Kolicko
Jill Krigsten
Julie Kroot
Joseph Leeds
Brooke Levy
Lynne Love
Bill Lykins
Barbara Lytle
Tracey Lytle
Ina Manaster
Philip Manghisi
Martha Martin Henkel
Kathie May
Michael Mazzocco
Denise McManus
Traci Mead
Racquel Miller
Denise Monti
Patti Oleson
Diane O’Malley
Joanne Osborne
Donna Pettigrew Hicks
Tobi Placenti
Lisa Portigal
Helen Presutti
Diana Prieto-Bernal
Nancy Robertson
Sherri Quinn
Bea Rocklin
Vanessa Ruiz
Lisa Shapiro
Khamsone Sirimanivong
Joy Sprink
Loretta Tedeschi-Cuoco
Lauri Termansen
Catherine Tuton
Vicki Vaughn
DeeDee Vecchione
Amy Walters

THE JACQUIE DORRANCE CURATOR OF FASHION DESIGN

Helen Jean

All proceeds from the 2023 ACI Holiday Luncheon benefit fashion-design exhibitions, acquisitions, and education programming at Phoenix Art Museum.

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Saturday, January 28, 2023
Phoenix Art Museum presents the Gala Exhibition Opening of
MOVE: The Modern Cut of Geoffrey Beene
and
the pARTy

Sponsorship and table-hosting opportunities available now.
Contact special.events@phxart.org or 602.307.2082 for more information.

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