Through the Decades: Glowback Party!
Oct 10, 2026 – 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the opening of American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection, a landmark exhibition honoring the breadth and brilliance of American art across two centuries.
Through the Decades: Glowback Party!
Inspired by the decades within the American Made exhibition, Through the Decades: Glowback Party is a high-energy Opening Celebration that transforms the Museum into an immersive journey through the defining decades of American art.
Set against a vibrant neon-inspired color palette, the party blends nostalgic flair with contemporary excitement, inviting guests to experience a dazzling “glowback” as the event comes alive with the sights, sounds, and style of the eras that shaped American creativity.
Guests are invited to pick an era…make it neon…come to party!
Throughout the party, guests will travel from decade to decade, enjoying immersive entertainment, era-inspired music, interactive art experiences, and fashion moments that celebrate the changing cultural landscape of America.
Whether stepping into the elegance of the late 1800s, the glamour of the Roaring Twenties, the energy of mid-century America, or the bold creativity of the modern era, every experience is designed to celebrate the American Made exhibition while honoring the artistic movements that continue to inspire generations.
Purchase tickets and you’ll enjoy:
• Early access to the exhibition
• Street party with entertainment and food trucks
• Red carpet photo ops
• Music and performances inspired by different eras
• Silent disco in the Theater powered by Silent Events
• Neon era-themed décor and interactive experiences throughout the Museum
• 1 free drink ticket with additional food and beverages available for purchase
• A vibrant, celebratory atmosphere
Be among the first to explore this extraordinary exhibition, featuring more than 100 works by renowned artists including John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt, Elizabeth Catlett, and Robert Henri.
Don’t miss this one-night-only celebration of art and culture!
Tickets
Members: $30
General Public: $40
Designated Driver/Under 21: $25
Day-of: $50
Want to party like a VIP?
Purchase a VIP ticket for special access to a VIP lounge and outdoor balcony with heavy hors d’oeuvre, open bar, and live music. You’ll also enjoy an exclusive, small group guided tour of the galleries with exhibition curators and organizers. VIP tickets are $250 each.
To become a sponsor of the Opening Celebration and/or Exhibition, please contact [email protected].
EXHIBITION PREVIEW
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), Elsie Wagg, 1894, oil on canvas, courtesy of the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen PhD Foundation
Wilhelm Hunt Diederich (1884-1953), Diana and Hound, circa 1930, bronze with dark brown patina, courtesy of the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen PhD Foundation
Luigi Lucioni (1900-88), An American Landscape, 1930, oil on canvas, courtesy of the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen PhD Foundation
Robert Henri (1865-1929), Chow Choy, 1913, oil on canvas, courtesy of the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen PhD Foundation
Thomas Moran (1837-1926), Moonlight in Venice, 1898, oil on wood board. Courtesy of the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen PhD Foundation
Allan Rohan Crite (1910-2007), Play at Dark, 1935, oil on canvas board, courtesy of the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen PhD Foundation
Rembrandt Peale (1778-1860), George Washington, Porthole Portrait, circa 1846, oil on canvas, courtesy of the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen PhD Foundation
Paul Kelpe (1902-85), Man and Machinery, circa 1934, oil on canvas, courtesy of the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen PhD Foundation
Mary Cassatt (1844-1926), Baby Charles Looking Over His Mother’s Shoulder (No. 3), 1900, oil on canvas, courtesy of the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen PhD Foundation
Sarah Paxton Ball Dodson (1847-1906), Honey of Hymett, 1891, oil on canvas, courtesy of the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen PhD Foundation
Raymond Jonson (1891-1982), Composition Eleven – Rain (Opus to Vera), 1931, oil on canvas. Courtesy of the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen PhD Foundation. © University of New Mexico Art Museum
Sarah Miriam Peale (1800-85), Portrait of Sarah Anne Walter Deming, circa 1829, oil on canvas, courtesy of the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen PhD Foundation
William J. McCloskey (1859-1941), Basket of Apples, 1896, oil on canvas, courtesy of the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen PhD Foundation (cover image above)
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