SAVOURing RAM @ 20
Photography: Lori Potrykus

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

Celebrating 50 Years of RAM Executive Director and Curator of Collections, Bruce W. Pepich

Saturday, September 28, 5:30 – 10:30 pm
at RAM’s Wustum Museum, 2519 Northwestern Avenue, Racine

SAVOUR 2024, the seventh edition of RAM’s annual fundraiser, takes place at RAM’s Wustum Museum on Saturday, September 28, 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.

In addition to celebrating Racine’s visual and culinary arts, SAVOUR 2024 will also commemorate a milestone event—celebrating 50 years of RAM Executive Director and Curator of Collections Bruce W. Pepich. Since beginning work at Wustum in 1974, Pepich has worked diligently to support and further the museum’s mission to exhibit, collect, preserve, and educate in the contemporary visual arts. His many decades of leadership include impressive highlights, such as the construction of the Racine Art Museum in 2003, assembling of the largest collection of contemporary craft in the United States, and an induction into the American Craft Council College of Fellows. The theme of SAVOUR 2024 is an upscale homage to the decade in which he joined Wustum staff.

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

Celebrating 50 Years of RAM Executive Director and Curator of Collections, Bruce W. Pepich

Saturday, September 28, 5:30 – 10:30 pm
at RAM’s Wustum Museum, 2519 Northwestern Avenue, Racine

SAVOURing RAM @ 20
Photography: Lori Potrykus

SAVOUR 2024, the seventh edition of RAM’s annual fundraiser, takes place at RAM’s Wustum Museum on Saturday, September 28, 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.

In addition to celebrating Racine’s visual and culinary arts, SAVOUR 2024 will also commemorate a milestone event—celebrating 50 years of RAM Executive Director and Curator of Collections Bruce W. Pepich. Since beginning work at Wustum in 1974, Pepich has worked diligently to support and further the museum’s mission to exhibit, collect, preserve, and educate in the contemporary visual arts. His many decades of leadership include impressive highlights, such as the construction of the Racine Art Museum in 2003, assembling of the largest collection of contemporary craft in the United States, and an induction into the American Craft Council College of Fellows. The theme of SAVOUR 2024 is an upscale homage to the decade in which he joined Wustum staff.

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!
  • Unlimited beer, wine, signature cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • The greatest hits from the 70s DJ’d throughout the night.

  • 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!
  • Unlimited beer, wine, signature cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • The greatest hits from the 70s DJ’d throughout the night.

  • 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 2024 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 2024 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.

2024 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.

RAM thanks the following SAVOUR 2024 sponsors for their generous donations:

Gold Sponsors

A.C. Buhler Family

Silver Sponsors
Baird Logo
Horizon Retail Construction Inc. Logo
Johnson Financial Group Logo
Bronze Sponsors

Dave’s Wine Garage

Educators Credit Union Logo
Express Employment Professionals Logo
Hitter's Baseball Logo

Nancy and Nick Kurten

Rasmussen Diamonds Logo (black)

Ruffo Family Foundation

Titos Abreviated Logo
Twin Disc Logo
Friends of RAM Sponsors

Ellen and Joe Albrecht

Laura Kapitan

Rottino Kuiper Real Estate Logo

Janna and Dr. Edward Waldeck

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