Celebrating Women in Art
An annual benefit celebrating women, art, and art education, this year’s Women’s Luncheon will recognize two outstanding community members who have championed the Museum and the arts in our region. We’ll also celebrate the donation of two new works to the Museum’s permanent collection, both of which will be unveiled at the event.
Event Programming
Hosted by the Women’s Luncheon Committee, guests will enjoy a networking reception, awards ceremony, and the artwork unveiling, followed by a delicious seated luncheon.
Recognitions
At the luncheon, the Museum is proud to honor two women in our community who have made significant contributions to the accessibility of arts and culture in our region:
Sheila S. Strauss Art Venture Award: Armistead Lemon
Ann Fralin Award: Debbie Meade
Presented by
Women’s Luncheon Committee
The 2025 Women’s Luncheon is proudly hosted by the Women’s Luncheon Host Committee:
Betsy Bumgarner, Chair
Gretchen Beedle
Jane Coulter
Mary Dykstra Hagmaier
Tammy Finley
Kerry McCarty
Valeta Pittman
Anne Lee Stevens
Lesleigh Strauss
Jenny Taubman
Lee Woody
Special Thanks to 2025 Corporate Table Hosts
Arkay Premium Packaging | Moss & Rocovich Attorneys at Law, P.C. | Ridge View Bank | Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Atlantic Union Bank | North Cross School | Advance Auto Parts, Inc. | Carilion Clinic | Gentry Locke Attorneys | Hollins University | Merrill Lynch, Roanoke
Bank of Botetourt | Clearstead Advisory Solutions | RBC Wealth Management
A limited number of tables and individual tickets to the Women’s Luncheon are now available for Museum Members. This event is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Museum, with proceeds directly benefitting exhibition, education, and other programming needs.
Museum Members may inquire about reserving a table or individual tickets by contacting Joanna Coleman, Deputy Director of Development, at jcoleman@taubmanmuseum.org or 540.204.4132.
Gold Table Host – $3,500
- Priority Table of 10
- 10 Host Gifts
- 1⁄4 page in Women’s Luncheon Program
- Host name secondary listing on event PowerPoint
- Host name secondary listing on website + social media
- Invitation for 4 to the Sparkling Reception on Friday, May 2, 2025
- Invitation to select Museum Major Donor Events
Silver Table Host – $2,500
- Table of 10
- 1 Host Gift
- Host name listing in Women’s Luncheon Program
- Host name listing on event PowerPoint
- Host name listing on website + social media
- Invitation to select Museum Major Donor Events
- Bronze Table Host – $1,250
- 1⁄2 Table Seating (5 seats)
- Host name listing in Women’s Luncheon Program
- Host name listing on event PowerPoint
- Host name listing on website + social media
Bronze Table Host – $1,250
- 1⁄2 Table Seating (5 seats)
- Host name listing in Women’s Luncheon Program
- Host name listing on event PowerPoint
- Host name listing on website + social media
Individual Tickets: $250
Women’s Luncheon in Pictures
Become a Sponsor
For more information about investment opportunities, speciality sponsorships available, or additional questions, please contact:
Development Department
development@taubmanmuseum.org
(540) 204-2142
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