The Big 40 Gala
September 7, 2024
in the Cultural District
Lead Sponsor
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Board of Trustees,
President and CEO Kendra Whitlock Ingram,
and the members of the Host Committee invite you to celebrate
our 40th anniversary Gala and the inaugural Icon Awards.
Please RSVP by August 23, 2024.
If you have already reserved tickets, you can also update your RSVP with a full guest list or to swap a guest name.
Saturday, September 7, 2024
5:30 PM
Arrivals, registration, and cocktails
Greer Cabaret Theater
655 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
6:45 PM
Seated dinner
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
237 7th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
8:30 PM
Inaugural Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Icon Awards
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
9:30 PM
Dancing and Nightcap
Greer Cabaret Theater
Cocktail Attire
Complimentary self-parking
Theater Square Garage
120 7th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Icon Awards
Icon Awards
We are pleased to announce this year’s distinguished honorees, who will be recognized at the “The Big 40 Gala”:
Outstanding Leadership
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will recognize Carol Brown for her enduring commitment to the arts and her influential leadership in arts administration. As the first president of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Carol transformed Pittsburgh's downtown into a thriving Cultural District. Under her leadership, numerous arts organizations have flourished, making significant contributions to the community's cultural landscape.
Outstanding Artistic Contributions
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will honor Thaddeus Mosley for his remarkable contributions to the arts and lasting impact on the community. An acclaimed sculptor both locally and internationally, Thaddeus Mosley uses reclaimed wood and other materials to create works that reflect a deep connection to the natural world and African American heritage, inspiring countless artists.
Outstanding Community Impact
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will recognize Teresa Heinz for her exceptional philanthropic efforts in supporting the arts and fostering cultural enrichment. As Chairman of the Heinz Family Foundation and Chair Emeritus of The Heinz Endowments, Mrs. Heinz has played a pivotal role in funding arts initiatives and organizations that promote diversity, innovation, and community engagement.
Host Committee
Barbara and Alan Ackerman
Mary Louise and Chip Babst
Alison and Andrew Beam
Vivian and Bill Benter
Steffie Bozic
Jill and Chuck Brodbeck
Ellen Still Brooks
Carol R. Brown
Yvonne Campos
Debra Caplan
Helen Hanna Casey and Stephen Casey
Donna and Vincent Delie, Jr.
Claire DeMarco
Lynn and Chip Desmone
Anna Kazmierczak and Chuck Dotchin
Malesia Dunn
Carolyn Duronio
Mary Jo and Jack Elliott
Karen and Steven Feinstein
Kim and Curt Fleming, BAIRD
Gretchen and Bill Generett
Lisa Haley
Diane and Gerald Holder
Kim and David Holmberg
Kendra Whitlock Ingram
and Ben Ingram
Lynne and Blair Jacobson
Phyllis Kokkila and Bill Davies
Catherine Loevner
Margery Loevner
Marcia Martin
Sally and Will McCrady
Pam and Ken McCrory
Peggy and Steve McKnight
Kristen and Kevin McMahon
Amy and Mark Mendicino
Marcy Metelsky
Shelly and Dan Onorato
Jennifer Owen and Cory Cope
Richard Parsakian
Joan and Bob Peirce
Lisa and Herky Pollock
Dorothy Pollon
Gabriela and David Porges
Shereen and Paul Rosenberg
Caryn Rubinoff and Craig Dunham
Lisa Schroeder
Fern and Steve Schwartz
Carole and Mark Shepard
Jimmi Sue and Matt Smith
Felicia E. Snead, MD
Alice Snyder
Ada Davis and Joseph Spirer
Lauren and S. Adam Sufrin
Bonnie and Tom VanKirk
Kevin E. Walker
Nancy D. Washington
Barbara and Bruce Wiegand
Doris Carson Williams
Travis Williams
Elizabeth and Dan Wilson
Anne and Sam Zacharias
2024 Partners
Lead Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
Producing Sponsors
Stephanie Bozic | Carol R. Brown | Helen Hanna Casey and Stephen Casey | Lisa and Herky Pollock
Gabriela and David Porges
Directing Sponsors
Kim and Curt Fleming, BAIRD | Felicia E Snead, MD
Additional Support
Wine Sponsor
Accurate as of August 28, 2024. Please forgive any omissions.
Contact Us
For any questions, Contact Grace Alverson, Assistant Manager of Institutional Giving at 412-325-3294 or alverson@trustarts.org.
The official registration and financial information of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.