Spring Benefit 2023

Event Details

Thursday, May 18th

VIP Check-in: 6-6:30 pm
VIP Reception: 6:30-7:30 pm
Main Reception: 7:30-9:30 pm

Transportation: Please review parking options below and allow time for traffic 

Uber/Lyft/Alto

Guests are encouraged to arrive via Uber, Lyft, or Alto.

***Please reserve and schedule your uber pick-up for May 18th. ***

There are limited uber drivers in the area and reservations are highly encouraged.

Self-Park

If you are planning on driving to the event, Self-Parking is available in the “Riding Arena” (see confirmation email for details).

Please note the riding arena is compacted sand and wedges or flat shoes are encouraged.

If you need handicap assistance, please contact info@mpaart.org to make prior arrangements.

Dress: Spring Chic (wedges or flat shoes encouraged)

Co-chairs: Marsha Muawwad and Natalie von Seelen

Venue: Wildersmoor House
Join us for an evening nestled among pastoral rolling hills at Wildersmoor House in Great Falls. This year’s location offers an enchanting experience, rivaling the great homes of the English countryside, and features over 17 acres of lush rolling hills, as well as a picturesque lake evoking a timeless sense of wonder and awe. Located just one mile from the entrance to Great Falls Park, this year’s venue is definitely not to be missed!

About Spring Benefit
McLean Project for the Arts’ signature spring fête, Spring Benefit, will take place on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at a private residence in Great Falls, VA. MPA relies on the funds raised at Spring Benefit to further its mission of connecting art and community. Marsha Muawwad and Natalie von Seelen co-chair this year’s event.

In addition to festive fare provided by Windows Catering, Spring Benefit 2023 will include music, a silent auction featuring high-value items, and more.

Spring Benefit Entertainment

Abbie Palmer

Abbie Palmer, Multi-Genre Harpist
Born into a performing musical family, Abbie Palmer has been employed and performed at many medical sites and performance venues within the national capital region. In 2010 she received degrees in music therapy and performance from Shenandoah Conservatory, and since then has explored an extensive array of possible outlets as a person living a life dedicated to music.

Raffle and Silent Auction

Raffle

The Spring Benefit Raffle features many high-value items. Tickets 1 for $50, 3 for $100, or 6 for $200. All tickets will be entered to win one of the following three items:

Silent Auction

Our silent auction will feature two items–a Maremi Hooff Andreozzi painting and a Roche Bobois Lady B Chair with Kenzo Takada Pillow:

• Roche Bobois Lady B Chair: Created by Cécile Maia Pujol, winner of the 2014 Roche Bobois Design Award, the Roche Bobois Lady B armchair is an eco-friendly reinterpretation of the traditional conversation chair intended to “encourage dialogue and to give users a different perspective on their surrounding.” (Value $2,800)
• Maremi Hooff Andreozzi Painting: Through her work, Maremi Hooff Andreozzi creates symbolic portraits of inspirational woman in history and celebrate their narratives. Maremi has exhibited her work regionally and nationally. Her 2021 two-person show, “May You Live in Interesting Times” at Adah Rose’s Gallery was reviewed by Mark Jenkins in The Washington Post. Her painting, “The Suffragists” was exhibited in the Phillip’s Collection show, “Inside Outside Upside Down”. She is represented by Adah Rose’s Gallery in Kensington, MD. (Lawn Dress, 18 in x 24 in x 1 in; acrylic on canvas; 2022. Value $2,500)

Sponsorships

A wide variety of sponsorship levels are available–offering options for both individuals and corporate entities.

Donors may support MPA as sponsors of each event individually (Spring Benefit, MPAartfest, Fall Jazz Event), or may sponsor at the Influencer level and above to receive benefits for each of our signature events.

Questions? For more information, please contact Jen Wormser at jwormser@mpaart.org.

Please note: Sponsorship packages are intended to be purchased by one entity. At this time, we cannot accommodate splitting packages between individuals, companies, or families. MPA is a nonprofit organization and our events raise critical funds needed to support our mission-based programs.

For donors interested in giving from a Donor Advised Fund (DAF), please note that IRS regulations do not permit any benefits, including tickets, to be conferred in connection with DAF contributions. IRS regulations state that ticket costs, including both cost of goods/services and charitable amount, should be paid for from sources other than a DAF.

For donors interested in employer matching gifts, please contact MPA first to determine the tax-deductible amount.

McLean Project for the Arts is a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization, with the tax identification number of EIN #52-1374407. Your donation (less cost of goods and services) is considered a charitable contribution under the U.S. Tax Laws. Consult your tax advisor to determine the extent of the applicable tax deduction.