Join us for a one-night-only celebration at MOPOP. The first-ever Icons of Pop Culture Gala is MOPOP’s signature fundraising event that supports the museum’s ongoing mission.

This special evening celebrates pop culture through the lens of our guiding pillars in gaming, fashion, music, and film. We will honor Icons in each category and are delighted to announce a headlining performance multi-award-winning rapper, singer-songwriter, actor, author, and 2024 MOPOP music Icon Janelle Monáe.

Icons Supports MOPOP

Your participation in the inaugural Icons fundraising event provides necessary financial support that fuels MOPOP’s mission. The 2024 Icons event begins a new tradition of honoring our core pillars of gaming, fashion, music, and film and their pop culture impact in our communities and lives, locally and globally.

When you purchase a ticket to the gala, performance, or bid on an auction item, your contribution has an immediate impact on MOPOP’s future including our ground-breaking exhibitions and community programs that inspire connection, spark dialogue, and catalyze change.

We can’t wait for you to join us for this remarkable evening.

To inquire about a table reservation please email Advancement@MOPOP.org.