SAVOUR 2024: 70s Chic—Glamour, Glitter, and Gold
Photography: Azure Mahara Photography

SAVOUR 2025: Garden Gala—Cultivating Creativity

Pairing local artists and chefs in a spectacular feast for the senses.

Saturday, September 27, 5:30 – 10:30 pm
at RAM’s Wustum Museum, 2519 Northwestern Avenue, Racine

SAVOUR 2025: Garden Gala—Cultivating Creativity, the eighth edition of RAM’s annual fundraiser, takes place at RAM’s Wustum Museum on Saturday, September 27, 5:30 – 10:30 pm. This sensational event highlights the diverse flavors of local cuisine paired with art created by local artists. These pairings are curated based on various factors, such as the types of work or food created by each participant and personal history between people.

This sensational event will bring together friends and supporters to celebrate the success and continued prosperity of the museum’s exhibition and education programs, which are funded solely through the generosity of foundations, corporations, businesses, and individuals. Proceeds from this event will support valuable programs at both museum campuses, including SPARK! and RAM on the Road. Additionally, event proceeds also support local artists and restaurants. Participating artists receive a stipend and a split on proceeds from artwork sold, and participating restaurants and pop-up food vendors receive compensation for their time and expenses.

SAVOUR 2025: Garden Gala—Cultivating Creativity

Pairing local artists and chefs in a spectacular feast for the senses.

Saturday, September 27, 5:30 – 10:30 pm
at RAM’s Wustum Museum, 2519 Northwestern Avenue, Racine

SAVOUR 2024: 70s Chic—Glamour, Glitter, and Gold
Photography: Azure Mahara Photography

SAVOUR 2025: Garden Gala—Cultivating Creativity, the eighth edition of RAM’s annual fundraiser, takes place at RAM’s Wustum Museum on Saturday, September 27, 5:30 – 10:30 pm. This sensational event highlights the diverse flavors of local cuisine paired with art created by local artists. These pairings are curated based on various factors, such as the types of work or food created by each participant and personal history between people.

This sensational event will bring together friends and supporters to celebrate the success and continued prosperity of the museum’s exhibition and education programs, which are funded solely through the generosity of foundations, corporations, businesses, and individuals. Proceeds from this event will support valuable programs at both museum campuses, including SPARK! and RAM on the Road. Additionally, event proceeds also support local artists and restaurants. Participating artists receive a stipend and a split on proceeds from artwork sold, and participating restaurants and pop-up food vendors receive compensation for their time and expenses.

An Abundance of Experiences

  • Exceptional local artists and chefs working off each other for a unique blend of visual and culinary art—the ultimate taste of Racine!

  • Pop-up zero waste floral installations by local artist Maureen Fritchen

  • Unlimited signature drinks, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.

  • A live auction of incredible art, engaging experiences, international trips, and more.

  • Curated artwork and wine to purchase in the popular Art + Wine Pull.

Art + Wine Pull at SAVOUR 2018, Photography: Lori Potrykus

An Abundance of Experiences

Art + Wine Pull at SAVOUR 2018, Photography: Lori Potrykus
  • Exceptional local artists and chefs working off each other for a unique blend of visual and culinary art—the ultimate taste of Racine!

  • Pop-up zero waste floral installations by local artist Maureen Fritchen

  • Unlimited signature drinks, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.

  • A live auction of incredible art, engaging experiences, international trips, and more.

  • Curated artwork and wine to purchase in the popular Art + Wine Pull.

You Make RAM a Reality

Proceeds from SAVOUR 2025 help support RAM exhibitions, visual art education for children and adults of all ages and abilities, and care of the museum’s nationally recognized permanent collection.

You help fund programs like RAM on the Road, SPARK!, and other outreach programs which enable RAM to continue to inspire the next generation of talented creatives, great visionaries, philanthropists, and world-class leaders.

You Make RAM a Reality

Proceeds from SAVOUR 2025 help support RAM exhibitions, visual art education for children and adults of all ages and abilities, and care of the museum’s nationally recognized permanent collection.

You help fund programs like RAM on the Road, SPARK!, and other outreach programs which enable RAM to continue to inspire the next generation of talented creatives, great visionaries, philanthropists, and world-class leaders.

 Live Entertainment

Enjoy symphonic sounds while savoring food and art at the party of the year.

  • Members from Racine Symphony Orchestraone of Wisconsin’s oldest symphony orchestra in continuous operation—will play in small groups throughout the first half of the evening.

  • Get pumped up for the second half of the event with a special performance by Sweatshop Movement.
  • Dance the night away with Piano Brew. Featuring Tony Frontier and Joe Odeggard on drums, this dynamic duo plays songs that span every era and genre of popular music.
Photography Courtesy of Racine Symphony Orchestra and Piano Brew

 Live Music

Photography Courtesy of Racine Symphony Orchestra and Piano Brew

Enjoy symphonic sounds while savoring food and art at the party of the year.

  • Members from Racine Symphony Orchestraone of Wisconsin’s oldest symphony orchestra in continuous operation—will play in small groups throughout the first half of the evening.

  • Get pumped up for the second half of the event with a special performance by Sweatshop Movement.
  • Dance the night away with Piano Brew. Featuring Tony Frontier and Joe Odeggard on drums, this dynamic duo plays songs that span every era and genre of popular music.

Supporting Local Artists and Food Vendors

In addition to supporting RAM’s education and exhibitions programs, proceeds also support local artists, restaurants, and food venues. Participating artists receive a stipend and a split on proceeds from artwork sold, and participating restaurants and pop-up food venues receive compensation for their time and expenses.

Supporting Local Artists and Food Vendors

In addition to supporting RAM’s education and exhibitions programs, proceeds also support local artists, restaurants, and food venues. Participating artists receive a stipend and a split on proceeds from artwork sold, and participating restaurants and pop-up food venues receive compensation for their time and expenses.

2025 Art + Food Pairings

These inventive pairings of local artists and chefs are guaranteed to delight. Each food vendor will provide two unique dishes to sample, including vegetarian options.

  • Amanda Cosgrove Paffrath and Dan Sviland (Hot Shop Glass) + Marguerite (Kevin Coulter)

  • Holly Wolf-Mattick, Bill Reid, and Charlotte Yeung + Sebastian’s (Cory Sebastian)

  • Lisa Bigalke and Laura Gillespie + The Maple Table (Alfonso Mendoza)

  • Rebecca McGowan + Chit Chaat (Angela Downs and Junaid Shafiqu)

  • Mallory Olesen Willing + Joey’s Yardarm (Tyler Legath)

  • June Ambro + Butcher and Barrel (Drew Kohlman)

  • Anna Holliday + Oakfire Pizza (David Scotney)

  • Case High School Art Students + Case High School Culinary Students

Planning for SAVOUR 2025: Garden Gala—Cultivating Creativity

Event Tickets
  • In-person event tickets are available to purchase through Silent Auction Pro. This website uses login credentials that are separate from the RAM website.

  • Event tickets cost $125 through Thursday, September 18.

  • Beginning Friday, September 19, in-person event tickets will cost $150. All ticket sales are final at 5:00 pm CDT on Tuesday, September 23.

  • Tickets are non-refundable.

Auction Registration
  • All bidders must register with Silent Auction Pro to take part in the auction, whether attending the in-person event or participating virtually from home.

  • Those who have attended previous SAVOUR events will be able to use their same login information.

  • Registration is necessary for the online auction to bid and receive up-to-the-minute information and notifications.

  • RAM’s group ID is #G1079.

  • Safely secure a credit card for quick checkout. Your card will only be charged when you are the winning bidder of an auction package/item.

Virtual Components
  • Bid on one-of-a-kind experience packages.

  • Bid on original artwork.

  • Receive text notifications on the status of your bids.

Auction Item Pick Up
  • The night of the event, all check out and pick up begins at 9:45 pm after the auction closes. Items will not be available for pick up prior to 9:45 pm.

  • After the event, items are available for pick up at RAM’s Wustum Museum between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm on Wednesday, October 1 – Saturday, October 4.

  • After October 4, please email Tricia Blasko tblasko@ramart.org to make arrangements for pick up.
  • All auction items are for local pick up. Bidders from outside the region who wish to have their items shipped or mailed must pay for shipping. There are some items noted that are not eligible for shipping.

RAM thanks the following SAVOUR 2025 sponsors for their generous donations:

Silver Sponsors

Dave’s Wine Garage

Baird Logo
Horizon Retail Construction Inc. Logo
Johnson Financial Group Logo
Bronze Sponsors
Educators Credit Union Logo
Hitter's Baseball Logo
O&h Logo Transparent
Rasmussen Diamonds Logo (black)

Ruffo Family Foundation

Sc Johnson Logo
Twin Disc Logo
Friends of RAM Sponsors

Ron Jacquart / Gary Van Wert

Laura Kapitan

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas S. Kurten

Prairie School Logo
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Sandra Simon

Contributing Sponsors
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