Thank you to all who have supported the PONCHO Gala over the years. In an effort to focus more on our core mission, the Gala will be taking an indefinite recess.
Please continue supporting the arts by attending the PONCHO 8th Annual Invitational Fine Art Auction Saturday, October 3, 2009. PONCHO’s 19th Annual International Wine Auction for the Arts will occur in the Spring of 2010.

Thank you to all who have supported the PONCHO Gala over the years -- your attendance, donations, countless volunteer hours, and generous participation have collectively contributed to over $34-million in grants to more than 200 arts organizations during the past 47 years. Looking forward, the PONCHO Gala will be taking an indefinite artistic recess so that we can concentrate our efforts on PONCHO's core purpose of raising funds for the arts.

As we work to enrich the quality of life in our region through increasing resources and community support for the arts, we welcome your continued involvement. Thank you for all you’re doing to enrich and support the cultural life in this region.

Annual Gala Auction

Thank You for helping us raise over $700,000 for the arts in 2008!

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View a video clip of the Gala by SEEN by Team TV

On Saturday, April 12 at the Westin Seattle, close to 500 well heeled patrons gathered to raise critical funding for the arts by attending the 46th Annual PONCHO Gala Nouveau Glam. Over $700,000 was raised, including $151,000 for arts education. The evening offered art patrons fabulous auction items unique only to PONCHO, festive entertainment throughout the evening, signature cocktails and a gourmet meal. A lively afterparty followed. To all who helped the evening be such a smashing success, we tip our glasses and say thank you!

Thank You!

2008 Gala Chair:
Rose Dennis
VP of Audience Development:
Miller Adams & Colette Courtion
VP of Procurement:
Marj Turner and Diane Moore
VP of Production:
Marc Sherman
Decor Chair
Count Kody Tuwaletstiwa

VIP Benefactors

Catherine Adams
Chap & Eve Alvord
Elias Alvord
Nancy & Rick Alvord
Michael & Marjorie Alhadeff
Carl & Renee Behnke
Bob Bloxom
Dr. Mark Dedomenico
Stephen Kutz & Courtney Womack
Lex Lindsey & Lynn Manley
The Lucurell Family
John Jordan
Paul & Lita Luvera
John & Mitzi Morris
Annette & Bob Parks
Sanford “Sonny” Rose
Janet & Doug True
Laura Welland

Benefactors

Peter & Sarah Anderson
Paul & Joyce Birkeland
Cathy Boshaw & Doug Edlund
Dwayne & Terese Clark
Mark Levine & John Keppeler
Renee Sayatovic
Laurie Stewart
Kip Toner
Arlene Wright & Beni Turan

Additional thank you's to: David Koch, Dick Friel, Kip Toner, Amy Frampton,Jennifer Bartlett, Steve Vitliach, Bob Flick, Patti Payne, Bill Yeend, Ellin Rollins, Kjell Schei, Martin Duraz, Westlake Dance Crew, Westlake Dance Ensemble, the Aerialistas, Mario's, Barney's, Luly Yang, Jeri Rice, Macy*s, Fox's Gem Shop, Ruth Hill, Calidora Skin Clinic, Ben Bridge, Countryside Floral, Cort Events, JZ Rose, Punch Drunk Productions, Village Theatre, Bellevue Arts Museum, Staci Frost, Beth Fisman, Jason Tyler and the incredible staff at the Westin Seattle.
Also, a special thank you to Ron Purple, Bob Bayless and Jeri Warden for their generous support printing the Gala catalog.

Check out the exciting auction lots offered this year by clicking on these links:
Live Auction, Nouveau Chic (Silent C), Silent A, and Silent B.

View a clip of this year's Gala Preview Party here SEEN by Team TV

To learn how you or your company can sponsor a PONCHO event, please contact the PONCHO office at 206-623-6233 or development@poncho.org.