Together with our honorary co-chairs, super supporters Helyn Goldenberg and Michael Alper, we can't wait to celebrate the Design Museum of Chicago with you. We hope you'll join us at our 2025 benefit where you will connect with a network of designers, innovators, and civic-minded creatives while supporting a museum that uplifts creativity, equity, and community.

The people behind the event (in formation):

Honorary Co-Chairs:
Helyn Goldenberg & Michael Alper

Co-Chairs:
Bess Tremonto Cook
Karen Mozer
Bill Beach

Host Committee:
Zac Bleicher & Jeff Kruse
Suzette Bross Bulley
Deborah Coleman
Judy Freeman
Michelle & Glenn Holland
Sung Jang
Jordana Joseph
Margaret McCurry
Gary Metzner & Scott Johnson
Jordan Mozer
Kate Neisser & Matt Biespiel
David Salkin & Dirk Denison
Reed Kroloff & Casey Jones
Justin Dwaun Redding
Lincoln Schatz & Clare Pinkert
Lisa Skolnik

Invite Graphic:
David Salkin

Lead Sponsors ($25,000):
Acton Truettner Fund

Visionary Sponsors ($10,000):

Innovator Sponsor ($5,000):

Catalyst Sponsors ($2,500):
House of Hunt
The David L. Pattis Memorial Foundation
Michaels Consulting Ltd.
RUTH
Ruth Goran CPA

DMoC Mission Statement:
The Design Museum of Chicago educates, inspires, and fosters innovation through design.

In the last 13 years, DMoC has commissioned close to 75,000 square feet of public art; displayed 10,000+ student art works; offered 3,700+ free visiting days to the public; published work of 1,500+ designers; partnered with 547 community organizations; staged 300+ free public events, 62 workshops, and 56 exhibitions; and hired 100+ talented interns.

Learn more about our staff and Executive and Auxiliary boards here.