Manetti Shrem Museum

Annual Gala and Wayne Thiebaud’s 101st Birthday

On Nov. 13, the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art in Davis honored UC Davis Professor Emeritus Wayne Thiebaud and the Wayne Thiebaud Foundation on the eve of the artist’s 101st birthday, as well as the museum’s fifth anniversary. Attendees at the sold-out gala enjoyed a sneak peek at a recent gift of 24 new Thiebaud works, dinner by UC Davis chefs in coordination with Olive & Vine catering and remarks from UC Davis leaders, who honored foundation president Matt Bult with the Margrit Mondavi Arts Medallion. The event raised $480,000 to support the museum’s exhibitions and programs, which are free for all.

Photos by Drew Altizer / Drew Altizer Photography