— MASTERPIECE 2024 | Saturday, July 27th —

 

Patrons of the Prado is thrilled to present
MASTERPIECE 2024

 
 

Please join the Patrons of the Prado at Mythical MASTERPIECE 2024 Enchantment at the Acropolis on Saturday, July 27, as we engage in an Athenian Odyssey appreciating the art, class, and culture of Ancient Greece! It will be an unforgettable night of Epicurean Elegance and Dionysian delight at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion, as we celebrate our beloved Balboa Park and those who devote themselves to preserving the Prado as an iconic center for art, theatre, science, and history. 

Once a year on a starlit summer evening, our all-volunteer organization orchestrates the most anticipated fundraiser of the season to raise funds to support educational and cultural centers on the Prado in Balboa Park. Funds raised in 2024 will benefit our beneficiaries.

2024 President | Susan Davey
Masterpiece Co-Chairs | Cici Drummond & Malissa Sanfilippo

Your Athenian Odyssey awaits!

President’s Message

Since 1997, Patrons of the Prado have celebrated the rich tradition of voluntarism within our organization and in the San Diego community.  What began as a movement to provide much-needed funding for the extraordinary arts, science, historical and cultural centers around The Prado in Balboa Park--started by four resourceful and committed women over a quarter century ago--today is a nearly 100-member, all-volunteer non-profit group that has raised more than $5.7 million dollars in grants to our beneficiaries, and created more than 350,000 hands-on, often life-changing experiences and opportunities for K-12 school children through our Bucks4Buses educational initiative.

When you contribute to Patrons of the Prado, you support not only our area's vital cultural resources, but also a bright future for our children and our region as well.  Thank you for your interest. 

Susan Davey

 
 
 

A Special Thank You To
Our 2024 Supporters

JMS Fund

11:59 GenAl Delivered
Jeri & Richard Crawford

Jeannie & Gerry Ranglas
Pam Wagner & Hans Tegebo
Laub Family Trust
Drs. Robert & Julie Cowan Novak

Micki Olin & Dr. Reid Abrams
California Bank & Trust
Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation
Maria & Paul Stanley

Kim & Marco Alessio
Christy Billings & John Vance
Dr. Edward & Mary Ann Bosanac
Suzie & Adam Day
Susan & Blair Davey
Arlene Esgate
Mrs. Barbara McColl
McGrory Family
Sally & Howard Oxley
Clarice & Bill Perkins
Debbie & Mike Rider
Law Office of Kathryn & Don Vaughn
Lynne & Stephen Wheeler
Armi & Albert Williams

 

Over $5.7 Million Contributed

For over 25 years Patrons of the Prado is pleased to have raised in total contributions $5,714,955 for our beneficiaries. Patrons has been committed to raising unrestricted grant funds ($4,605,515) allowing our beneficiaries the flexibility to address their strongest needs. Our "Bucks4Buses" initiative provides restricted grant funds ($1,109,440) for transportation and educational access for San Diego school children to experience the world-class treasures of Balboa Park, many for the first time.

 
 

Make your tax deductible gift today!

Our Balboa Park beneficiaries rely on Patrons of the Prado, and we rely on you.

 
 

Our work depends on support from generous individuals like you to help sustain our beneficiaries exceptional levels of programming, conservation, research, education, and so much more. Your gift helps ensure their vital services remain available for all of San Diego and enables millions of visitors to experience the extraordinary power of arts, culture, and science.

Our mission is more critical than ever during these challenging times! The Prado’s legacy institutions of art, culture, and science need funding now more than ever.

Donate Today

Thank you for your support!

 
 

P A T R O N S   O F   T H E   P R A D O

Supporting an extraordinary collection of arts and cultural institutions at Balboa Park — the nation’s largest cultural urban park.

 
 

The Prado is Balboa Park’s central promenade, a crown jewel famous for its historical artisan-crafted facades, lush gardens, sparkling pools and flowing fountains. The area is alive with highly prized attractions, exhibitions and performances. The Prado provides an impressive cultural and educational experience for the millions of locals and visitors from around the world who frequent Balboa Park each year.

Since 1997, Patrons of the Prado has funded over $5.7 million and provided tens of thousands of all-volunteer hours to benefit the distinguished array of arts, science and cultural organizations that occupy the Prado in Balboa Park.

You can help make an impact for a wide range of Balboa Park’s cultural landmarks and the future of our community’s arts, science and culture by supporting Patrons of the Prado. Our annual MASTERPIECE Gala is one of San Diego’s premier social fundraising events held at the Spreckles Organ Pavilion in July.

BENEFICIARIES

Fleet Science Center
Mingei International Museum
Museum of Us
San Diego History Museum
San Diego Junior Theatre
San Diego Museum of Art
San Diego Natural History Museum
The Old Globe
Timken Museum of Art

 
 

Your Donations At Work

For over 25 years, Patrons of the Prado has raised over $5.7 million for the cultural institutions of Balboa Park.

In 2023, our gift of $214,650 was equally distributed among our beneficiaries to provide unrestricted freedom for each organization to meet their most critical needs. Additionally, we provided $115,650 in Bucks4Buses grants, funding cultural and science education for students both virtually and in Balboa Park. Over 200,000 students have experienced our beneficiaries’ education programs, with over 65% being Title 1 students.

 
 
 

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