PAVILION XL: Avant Garde
Celebrating the Contributions of Women in Tampa Bay
Purchase Pavilion Tickets or Sponsorship
In its 40th year, Tampa Museum of Art’s beloved annual gala celebrates the contributions of women who have had a meaningful impact in the Tampa Bay Region, as we continue to fulfill our mission to educate, engage, and inspire our residents and visitors.
This distinguished affair raises funds and awareness of Tampa Museum of Art’s commitment to make art more accessible to all, ensuring our reach extends to every corner of our community, particularly those in need. The proceeds will further fuel the Museum’s dedicated outreach initiatives, designed to ignite the spark of creativity in everyone, including 12,000 K-12 students who tour the museum each year as well as thousands who are able to participate in art camps, classes, and experiences because of this funding.
Join us for this grand tradition and celebration of the Tampa Museum of Art’s innovative art education endeavors that serve our diverse community.
This year’s Pavilion theme is dedicated to the art of impact—and the extraordinary women behind it. Join us for an inspiring celebration honoring the remarkable women whose vision, courage, creativity, and leadership have left an indelible mark in our beloved Tampa Bay Community, and beyond.
Like every great work of art, their stories are layered with passion, perseverance, and purpose. Together, we celebrate their contributions, the lives they have touched, and the beautiful legacy they continue to create.
2026 Committee Chairs:
Elle Chancey | Mary Crino | Danyell Jones Munassi
Honorary Chairs:
Pat Carter | Sandy Juster
2026 Honorees:
Taneka Bowles | Maureen Cohn | Elisabeth Condon | Stephanie Conners | Cornie Corbett | Sandra González Gompf, MD FACP FIDSA | Ya La’Ford | Lee B. Leavengood | Margaret Miller | Barbara Romano | Cathie Wood
THE GALA | November 7, 2026 | 7:00pm | One of the most time-honored black-tie traditions in Tampa Bay! Guests enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner, philanthropy, dancing and entertainment!
Purchase Pavilion Tickets or Sponsorship
**THE PATRON PARTY | This special evening is an exclusive benefit for the Pavilion Sponsors as well as Patron level ticket holders, to come together in celebration. On this night, the museum thanks our donors for making it possible to fulfill our mission and service to Tampa Bay. Patrons and Sponsors will be invited to attend one of three 2026 Patron Parties on: Wednesday, October 28 | Friday, October 30 | Tuesday, November 3
Questions? Contact:
Raelene Ohanesian Pullen | Sr. Director of Development | [email protected] or 536.505.0534 (Mobile/Text)
Lauren Punales | Data Specialist | [email protected] or 813.421.6630
Thank you to our sponsors!
PREMIER EVENT SPONSORS
EVENT SPONSORS
Anonymous
The Bank of Tampa
PNC Bank
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
University of Tampa
With Gratitude to our Patron Party Sponsors
Mary Crino & Danyell Jones Munassi | Debra Williams & Allison Adams | Elle Chancey & Dr. Alise G. Bartley
Image Credits: Elisabeth Condon (American, b. 1959) “American Pastorale”, 2016 Acrylic, latex, glitter on linen 59 x 59 inches Tampa Museum of Art, Museum Purchase with funds provided by Pat Michelsen and Eric Dean, 2017.001
Celebrating the Contributions of Women in Tampa Bay
Purchase Pavilion Tickets or Sponsorship
In its 40th year, Tampa Museum of Art’s beloved annual gala celebrates the contributions of women who have had a meaningful impact in the Tampa Bay Region, as we continue to fulfill our mission to educate, engage, and inspire our residents and visitors.
This distinguished affair raises funds and awareness of Tampa Museum of Art’s commitment to make art more accessible to all, ensuring our reach extends to every corner of our community, particularly those in need. The proceeds will further fuel the Museum’s dedicated outreach initiatives, designed to ignite the spark of creativity in everyone, including 12,000 K-12 students who tour the museum each year as well as thousands who are able to participate in art camps, classes, and experiences because of this funding.
Join us for this grand tradition and celebration of the Tampa Museum of Art’s innovative art education endeavors that serve our diverse community.
This year’s Pavilion theme is dedicated to the art of impact—and the extraordinary women behind it. Join us for an inspiring celebration honoring the remarkable women whose vision, courage, creativity, and leadership have left an indelible mark in our beloved Tampa Bay Community, and beyond.
Like every great work of art, their stories are layered with passion, perseverance, and purpose. Together, we celebrate their contributions, the lives they have touched, and the beautiful legacy they continue to create.
2026 Committee Chairs:
Elle Chancey | Mary Crino | Danyell Jones Munassi
Honorary Chairs:
Pat Carter | Sandy Juster
2026 Honorees:
Taneka Bowles | Maureen Cohn | Elisabeth Condon | Stephanie Conners | Cornie Corbett | Sandra González Gompf, MD FACP FIDSA | Ya La’Ford | Lee B. Leavengood | Margaret Miller | Barbara Romano | Cathie Wood
THE GALA | November 7, 2026 | 7:00pm | One of the most time-honored black-tie traditions in Tampa Bay! Guests enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner, philanthropy, dancing and entertainment!
Purchase Pavilion Tickets or Sponsorship
**THE PATRON PARTY | This special evening is an exclusive benefit for the Pavilion Sponsors as well as Patron level ticket holders, to come together in celebration. On this night, the museum thanks our donors for making it possible to fulfill our mission and service to Tampa Bay. Patrons and Sponsors will be invited to attend one of three 2026 Patron Parties on: Wednesday, October 28 | Friday, October 30 | Tuesday, November 3
Questions? Contact:
Raelene Ohanesian Pullen | Sr. Director of Development | [email protected] or 536.505.0534 (Mobile/Text)
Lauren Punales | Data Specialist | [email protected] or 813.421.6630
Thank you to our sponsors!
PREMIER EVENT SPONSORS
EVENT SPONSORS
Anonymous
The Bank of Tampa
PNC Bank
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
University of Tampa
With Gratitude to our Patron Party Sponsors
Mary Crino & Danyell Jones Munassi | Debra Williams & Allison Adams | Elle Chancey & Dr. Alise G. Bartley
Image Credits: Elisabeth Condon (American, b. 1959) “American Pastorale”, 2016 Acrylic, latex, glitter on linen 59 x 59 inches Tampa Museum of Art, Museum Purchase with funds provided by Pat Michelsen and Eric Dean, 2017.001
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