Children’s Museum of Phoenix Gala goes to Candy Land
The Children’s Museum of Phoenix hosted its annual gala on Nov. 4, 2023, on a beautiful night at the museum in downtown Phoenix.
The Best Things in Life Are Sweet Sponsor: The Carol Critchfield Foundation
Event Co-Chairs: Sarah & Anthony Taylor
Honorary Grandparents: Becky & Dan Lieberman
Kids at Heart Award Recipient: Talking Stick Resort
Dollars Raised: $345,000
Auctioneer: Subyn Novelle
Entertainment: Lucky Devils | Storybook Entertainment
Balloon Artist: Dr. Erin Amini, Palette Perfusion
Notable Moments: Guests were greeted at the gala by nostalgic Candy Land, colorful and whimsical decor splashed with bright colors and candy details everywhere. Inside the museum was the perfect backdrop for a magical cocktail hour, with guests browsing the many silent auction items, which included a 9-foot-tall stuffed bear, a silver Suns All-Team signed basketball and more. Auctioneer Subyn Novelle conducted an exciting live auction, which raised funds for the Children’s Museum of Phoenix’s Every Child program, which gives 75,000 free or reduced museum admission to underserved children and their grown-ups.
Photos courtesy of Sandra Tenuto Photography
