Photography: Azure Mahara Photography
SAVOUR 2022: Pairing Local Art + Food
Saturday, September 24
5:30 – 10:30 pm
SAVOUR is the Racine Art Museum’s annual art benefit, which showcases the diverse flavors of Racine area cuisine paired with art specially created by local artists. All proceeds 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.
Party attire is suggested!
SAVOUR 2022: Pairing Local Art + Food
Saturday, September 24
5:30 – 10:30 pm
Photography: Azure Mahara Photography
SAVOUR is the Racine Art Museum’s annual art benefit, which showcases the diverse flavors of Racine area cuisine paired with art specially created by local artists. All proceeds 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.
Party attire is suggested!
An Abundance of Sensory Experiences
- Art + Food pairings that feature amazing artists and their work partnered with creative chefs.
- Samples of delectable food created by the area’s finest restaurants and food vendors.
- Unlimited craft beer, curated wine, and signature cocktails.
- Opportunities to chat one-on-one with artists and chefs about their inspirations.
- Live auction of curated packages that aren’t available anywhere else.
- Curated artwork and wine to purchase in the popular Art + Wine Pull.
A photography station for stunning group photos.
Art + Wine Pull at SAVOUR 2018, Photography: Lori Potrykus
An Abundance of Sensory Experiences
Art + Wine Pull at SAVOUR 2018, Photography: Lori Potrykus
- Art + Food pairings that feature amazing artists and their work partnered with creative chefs.
- Samples of delectable food created by the area’s finest restaurants and food vendors.
- Unlimited craft beer, curated wine, and signature cocktails.
- Opportunities to chat one-on-one with artists and chefs about their inspirations.
- Live auction of curated packages that aren’t available anywhere else.
- Curated artwork and wine to purchase in the popular Art + Wine Pull.
A photography station for stunning group photos.
Legendary Band Reunion at SAVOUR 2022
In addition to the experiences above, the fifth edition of SAVOUR will also feature live music by the legendary R&B band Marvin and the Dogs—reuniting for the first time in several years specifically for the event! The band performed extensively throughout Wisconsin in the late 1970s and early 1980s before separating in 1985.
Marvin and the Dogs, 2022
Photography: Camela Langendorf, Varitay Studios
Legendary Band Reunion at SAVOUR 2022
Marvin and the Dogs, 2022
Photography: Camela Langendorf, Varitay Studios
In addition to the experiences above, the fifth edition of SAVOUR will also feature live music by the legendary R&B band Marvin and the Dogs—reuniting for the first time in several years specifically for the event! The band performed extensively throughout Wisconsin in the late 1970s and early 1980s before separating in 1985.
You Make RAM a Reality
SAVOUR proceeds 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
SAVOUR proceeds 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.
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.
2022 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.
Food Menu
(V) denotes food that is vegetarian
Amos Los Tacos
Shrimp Ceviche
Churro Cannoli (V)
Butcher & Barrel
Beet Gazpacho with Fresh Cherry and Lemon Crème Fraiche (V)
Watermelon Skewers with Feta Cheese, Mint, and Balsamic Glaze (V)
Chit Chaat
Chicken Tikki
Chaat Mac (V)
Dragon Pit BBQ
Tri-Tip Slider with Bleu Cheese, Charred Onion, and Garlic Aioli, Mixed Greens, Mixed Berry Gastric
Smoked Beets and Peach Salad with Walnuts, Blueberries, and a Burnt Orange Vinaigrette (V)
Kouzena 220
Mini Chicken Souvlaki with a special companion dish
Tiropita/Spanakopita with Rice-Filled Dolmatha (V)
Roberta
Crawfish Cornbread Cake with Lemon-Chive Aioli
Pimento Cheese Dip with Pickled Veggies and Toast Points (V)
SapSap
Vietnamese Beef Short Rib Bo-Kho: braised short rib, carrot, lemongrass, coconut crème, annatto seed, baguette
Vegetarian option with Golden Age Farm Root Vegetables (V)
Planning for SAVOUR 2022
Event Tickets
In-person event tickets will be available to purchase through Silent Auction Pro beginning Friday, July 1.
Event tickets cost $100 through Friday, September 16.
Beginning Saturday, September 17, in-person event tickets will cost $125. All ticket sales are final at 5:00 pm CDT on Tuesday, September 20.
New this year is the option to bundle a discounted RAM membership alongside your SAVOUR ticket:
• $100 early bird ticket + $25 for Individual membership = $125 (a $155 value) through Friday, September 16
• $100 early bird ticket + $50 for Family/Dual membership = $150 (a $175 value) through Friday, September 16
• $125 event ticket + $25 for Individual membership = $150 (a $180 value) between Saturday, September 17 and Wednesday, September 21
• $125 event ticket + $50 for Family/Dual membership = $175 (a $200 value) between Saturday, September 17 and Wednesday, September 21
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.
After the Auction
Experience package certificates will be delivered via email.
All other auction items can be picked up RAM’s Wustum Museum—2519 Northwestern Avenue, Racine, WI—the night of the event on September 24, or by the winning bidder between Wednesday, September 28 and Saturday, October 1, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. To make other arrangements, please contact RAM Curator of Education Tricia Blasko at [email protected]
Shipping costs will be the responsibility of the winning bidder.
To make other arrangements for pick up, please contact Tricia Blasko.
When ready to enjoy your one-of-a-kind experience, contact Tricia Blasko, SAVOUR Liaison, to arrange specific times and options.
RAM thanks the following SAVOUR 2022 sponsors for their generous donations:
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Ruffo Family Foundation
