The Contemporary Austin - Art Dinner & Very ’Rary 2023 with sharon maidenberg

How do you successfully plan a signature fundraising weekend that attracts diverse aspects of your community? Today, Rob talks with The Contemporary Austin Executive Director & CEO sharon maidenberg. Over back-to-back days, the organization hosts two distinct, yet popular events, Art Dinner 2023 and Very 'Rary on their beautiful grounds, Laguna Gloria. In this episode, sharon provides great insights on a range of things including tips on how to hold a successful event outdoors, creating two distinct, engaging experiences in a short period of time, and The Contemporary Austin's innovative way of providing compensation to artists at the annual Art Dinner auction.