Opening Celebration – American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection

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

Inspired by the Taubman Museum of Art’s 75th Anniversary in 2026, this festive Opening Celebration embraces the theme “Through the Decades,” inviting guests to step into the evolving story of American creativity through an evening of art, music, fashion, and interactive experiences.

Be among the first to explore this extraordinary exhibition, featuring more than 100 works by renowned artists including John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt, Thomas Cole, Elizabeth Catlett, and Robert Henri.

Drawn entirely from the celebrated DeMell Jacobsen Collection, the exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience these masterworks together in one place—tracing the development of American art from early portraiture and landscape painting to modernism and beyond.

Throughout the evening, journey “through the decades” with themed experiences, live entertainment, and engaging activities that reflect the artistic spirit of the different eras represented in the exhibition. From the elegance of 19th-century portraiture to the bold innovation of 20th-century modernism, each moment of the night invites discovery, connection, and celebration.

Get your tickets today and you’ll enjoy:

Early access to the exhibition
Music and performances inspired by different eras
Themed décor and interactive experiences throughout the Museum
1 free drink ticket with additional food and beverages available for purchase
A vibrant, celebratory atmosphere honoring 75 years of art at the Taubman!

American Made surveys more than 200 years of artistic expression, showcasing the distinctive styles, subjects, and stories that have shaped the American experience. From luminous still lifes and trompe l’oeil paintings to sweeping landscapes and powerful modern works, the exhibition reflects the richness and diversity of American art.

Celebrate this milestone year with us as we look back, look forward, and experience American art—through the decades!

Get Your Tickets Now!

Don’t miss this one-night-only celebration of art and culture.

Member: $25
General Public: $35
Designated Driver/Under 21: $25

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.

Want to take advantage of the Member pricing?
JOIN TODAY, and you’ll also get a number of other benefits – unlimited free admission to American Made, invitations to Member-exclusive events, discounts on classes, free reciprocal membership at select museums, and more.

To become a sponsor of the Opening Celebration and/or Exhibition, please contact development@taubmanmusuem.org.

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)