Class Board '22 Presents: PMA Gala

BASICS

- What? Senior Formal @ The Philadelphia Museum of Art

- When? Thursday, April 14th

- Time? 8pm-11:30pm

- Where? The Philadelphia Museum of Art (NORTH Entrance) 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130

- ID? Bring your government issued ID (or passport) and Penn Card.

- This event is open to all seniors. 21+ attendees will get stamps

ATTIRE

- It’s a gala! Come in what makes you happy. We want you to be comfortable and feel good. Again, there is no black tie requirement.

WHATS INCLUDED IN A TICKET?

EVENT BARS

- Free Drink ticket for the first 200 Penn seniors

- vodka, gin, bourbon, whiskey, scotch, tequila, rum cocktails ($10)

- house red, white, + sparkling wines ($9)

- three beer varieties ($7)

- soft drinks, sparkling water, still water ($3)

- Cash and card payments are accepted

FOOD

- Sweet and spicy mixed nuts ($4)

- Individual bags of kettle chips ($4)

- Chocolate chip cookies ($5)

- Sugar cookie($5)

- Brownie ($5)

- Blondies ($5)

MORE

- Event Photographers

- Red Carpet

- Photo booth

- Sounds by X

- Designs for Different Futures Exhibit will ONLY open from 8-10pm

- 19th Centuries Impressionist Gallery

- Renaissance Galleries (3rd Floor Balcony)

- Arms and Amour Gallery

- Exclusive after party access to NOTO

AFTER PARTY

- Where? NOTO Philadelphia 1209 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

- When? 11pm-2am

- How much? Tickets are $20 per person but FREE to Penn Students. ALL PENN STUDENTS OF ALL YEARS ARE WELCOME

- The balcony area will be reserved for just Penn Students

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why aren’t there more tickets? Did PMA shrink between NSO and now?

- Unfortunately, a big portion of the PMA is currently under renovation. This was the maximum capacity that they were able to offer us with the current space. We are unable to increase our capacity for this event. We apologies for the inconvenience. Please add yourself to the event waitlist in the case someone refunds their ticket.

- To reiterate there will be no additional tickets sold or guest tickets offered. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Do I have to wear a ball gown/ black tie?

- No, wear what you want!

Can I buy gala tickets at the door?

- No. Ticket sales are in advance at this link only

Can non-Penn seniors attend?

No. This event is for the Penn Class of 2022 only.

Can I go to NOTO if I don’t have a gala ticket?

- Yes! All Penn students of any year are welcome

Will there be coat check?

- Yes. Coat check is free to all attendees

Are international IDs and Passports accepted?

- Only international passports will be accepted. All US government issued IDs/driver licenses are also accepted

HOW TO ENTER AND EXIT THE GALA

Where do I enter?

- PLEASE NOTE the entrance to the Gala will be at the NORTH ENTRANCE located in front of Kelly Drive

- There will be a balloon arch and gala signage to help you navigate.

- Doors open exactly at 8pm.

- This is NOT the museum step entrance

Where do I leave?

- You may exit through the East Entrance (The Rocky steps)

- You may also exit through the North Entrance (Where you entered)