Garden Party

"One of the most elegant parties on the circuit...harking back to a more gracious era."

Austin Chronicle: Best of Austin 2005
Best Outdoor Fundraiser Award

Thursday, April 22, 2010
6:30 - 9:30 pm

The Garden Party celebrates the art of sculpture and the work of 20th century American sculptor, Charles Umlauf. Proceeds from the party are dedicated to the preservation of the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum and help underwrite the museum's award-winning education programs.

Buy Your Tickets Now!

Online ticketing is now closed. Please purchase your tickets at the door ($115).

Tickets are also available at the following Twin Liquors:

• 2604 West 7th Street (78703)
  512.477.0790
• 5505 Balcones Drive (78731)
  512.323.2775
• 1000 East 41st Street / Hancock Center (78751)
  512.451.7400

Made Possible By Our Sponsors

The Umlauf Garden Party is grateful to our generous sponsors, without whom this event would not be possible. Please consider joining our list of sponsors and contributing to one of Austin's favorite jewels.
Click here for a listing of the 2010 event sponsors

Umlauf Garden Party Highlights

Honorary Chair & Featured Artist

This year's Honorary Chair is Liz Lambert, Austin's favorite hotelier.
Our Featured Artist is international photographer, Greg Davis.

Live Music and Dancing

Back by popular demand, the 2010 Garden Party will feature lively music by the festive Nash Hernandez Orchestra and Master of Ceremonies, Stuart Moulton.

Fine Food and Wine

Twenty or more of Austin's fine restaurants will serve delectable samplings of their cuisine, paired with complementing wines generously provided by Twin Liquors.
Click here for a listing of the 2010 sponsoring restaurants

Unique Auction Treasures

The Silent Auction and Celebrity Seeds Auction are always a favorite among our guests. Original pieces of art, eclectic items, and specialty services from local businesses are featured in the silent auction, proceeds from which all go to the Umlauf.
Click here for a listing of the 2010 silent auction donors

And unique to the Garden Party is the Celebrity Seeds Auction, which features decorated terra cotta pots and small garden containers created and/or decorated by local celebrities and well-known Austinites. This is a one-of-a-kind auction you won't find anywhere else!
Click here for a listing of the 2010 celebrity seeds donors

Special Thanks

Special thanks to our hardworking Garden Party Committee members and also to the in-kind donors who have provided services to make the Garden Party the special event that it is.
Click here for a list of our Garden Party Committee
Click here for a listing of our 2010 in-kind donors