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Fundraising Luncheon with Founder

$4,000 per ticket, set at Ritz-Carlton, Santa Barbara

3 hr
From 4,000 US dollars
State Street|Hollister Avenue

Service Description

Join the founder of the Couture Pattern Museum at the glamorous Ritz-Carlton for lunch. This exclusive fundraising lunch is your opportunity to directly engage with the founder of the museum. Price per person. Your ticket includes: A complimentary gourmet lunch at the Ritz-Carlton, Santa Barbara, or local restaurant of your choice. An intimate one-on-one conversation with the museum’s founder. A private tour of the Couture Pattern Museum, a behind-the-scenes look at our rotating collection A one-year subscription to our specialized database, providing in-depth access to our extensive archives. Sponsorship recognition in our newsletter, website, and social media for contributing to our conservation and digitization efforts. Your participation helps us advance the mission of the Couture Pattern Museum, ensuring the longevity and accessibility of our cherished collections. We will first meet at the Couture Pattern Museum for your private tour. Then, we will connect at the Ritz-Carlton, Santa Barbara for a gourmet lunch. Please note that all net proceeds from your ticket purchase will be directly allocated to the Couture Pattern Museum's conservation and digitization projects. The cost of the directors' meals is not covered by ticket sales, ensuring that 100% of your net contributions go directly towards the museum's preservation efforts. If you wish for a tax deductible donation, please contact the museum at 805-303-4775, or email. This is a great way to learn about the Couture Pattern Museum, meet the founder, and help us with our conservation efforts while dining at an iconic Santa Barbara resort.


Cancellation Policy

To cancel or reschedule, please notify us three days in advance. No refunds on no-shows.


Contact Details

  • 1525 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, USA

    +18053034775

    contact@couturepatternmuseum.com

  • The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA, USA

    +18053034775

    contact@couturepatternmuseum.com


Fiscally Sponsored by Creative Visions Malibu

Your support makes a difference! Couture Pattern Museum is fiscally sponsored by Creative Visions, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports creative activists, those that use the arts and media to ignite social change. Contributions for the charitable purposes of Couture Pattern Museum (CPM) must be made payable to “Creative Visions” only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.​

 

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Global Impact & Preservation Statement: The Couture Pattern Museum's preservation philosophy is informed by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and UNESCO's framework for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. Through the preservation, documentation, and transmission of licensed haute couture patterns and the technical knowledge they contain, the museum works to preserve the craftsmanship, savoir faire, and documentary heritage of twentieth century haute couture for future generations. The International Programme for the Preservation and Transmission of Savoir Faire is an initiative of the Couture Pattern Museum in Santa Barbara, California. The programme supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) by expanding access to technical knowledge, Sustainable Development Goal 11.4 by contributing to the safeguarding of cultural heritage by promoting the preservation, study, and continued appreciation of craftsmanship and responsible fashion practices. The Couture Pattern Museum is an independent institution and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the United Nations. The content of this website has not been approved by the United Nations and does not reflect the views of the United Nations, its officials, or its Member States.

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ICOM Founder Affiliation: Cara Austine-Rademaker, founder and director of the Couture Pattern Museum, is a professional member of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), registered under the institution name Couture Pattern Museum.

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