PMA Summer Gala – Celebrating 90 Years – Show your support! Wed, May 28 deadline
Dear Friend of the PMA,
This year, the Polish Museum of America (PMA) Summer Gala celebrates the 90th anniversary of its founding by the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA).
As we prepare for this milestone jubilee, and in support of the biggest general operations fundraiser of the year, we turn to Polish Americans in Chicago and across the United States, as well as anyone who values Polish and Polonian culture and heritage. Your support is crucial in helping us preserve and promote our shared stories and treasures for future generations.
The Gala will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the O’Hare Tech Center in Schiller Park, Illinois. We are proud to announce that Krzysztof Matyszczyk, entrepreneur, community leader, and Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union Board Chair, and the Polish American Police Association will be honored with the Polish Spirit Award in the individual and organizational categories, respectively.
There are several ways you can be part of this special evening:
· APPEALS – Show your support with donations starting as low as $25 and know that your gift can go twice as far! Thanks to a generous, anonymous donation made in memory of Jack and Dorothy Radgowski, every dollar you contribute to the PMA will be matched up to $50,000. Top donors will receive banner recognition, and all contributors will be acknowledged in the Program Book.
· ADS – Businesses and organizations can show support and congratulate this year’s Polish Spirit Award honorees by placing an ad in our program book. Ad options range from a $300/quarter page to a $1,000/gold full page. Celebrate excellence and gain visibility for your business.
· GUESTS – Attend the Gala and enjoy a memorable evening celebrating the PMA; tickets available online.
Support the PMA in preserving our heritage for future generations. Whether you choose one or all of the ways to contribute, your support makes you an active partner in our shared endeavor. Join us at exclusive events, explore new exhibits, and help ensure Polish heritage thrives for years to come. Celebrate our 90th anniversary and help strengthen the legacy of Polish American culture. By supporting the PMA, you’re not just donating—you’re becoming a key part of our cultural journey.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to the future of the Polish Museum of America!
Sincerely,
Agnieszka Bastrzyk, 2025 Summer Gala Chair
Richard Owsiany, President
Małgorzata Kot, Managing Director
James Robaczewski. Board Chair
The Polish Museum of America Summer Gala
Celebrating the 90th anniversary of its founding
2025 PMA GALA APPEAL
Individual donors will be recognized in the Program Book, which will be shared by many!
DONOR CATEGORIES
Red Poppy … $10,000 & up … includes listing on banner
White Poppy … $5,000 & up … includes listing on banner
Pink Poppy … $2,500 & up … includes listing on banner
Bialy Kruk … $1,000 & up … includes listing on banner
Curator … $500 & up
Archivist … $250 & up
Librarian … $100 & up
Registrar … $50 & up
Conservator … $25 & up
2025 PMA GALA PROGRAM BOOK ADVERTISEMENT
Great for businesses or organizations who would like to show their patronage of the PMA
AD CATEGORIES
Gold Full Page … $1,000 … (6.5 in. wide x 9 in. high)
Full Page … $750 … (7.5 in. wide x 10 in. high)
Half Page … $500 … (7.5 in. wide x 5 in. high)
Quarter Page … $300 … (3.75 in. wide x 5 in. high)
All ad copy must be submitted as high-quality digital art files (vector PDF or 300 dpi JPG preferred) to Gala@PolishMuseumOfAmerica.org
NEW AND COMPLETE COPY MUST BE SUBMITTED
Due to a change in graphic design, copy from previous years cannot be reused.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT OF THE PMA!
Please mail payment to: PMA 2025 Gala, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60642-4101
Or via PayPal ONLINE
ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 28, 2025
Questions?
(773) 384-3352 ext. 2102
Gala@PolishMuseumOfAmerica.org
