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Icons of Pop Culture Gala at MOPOP

October 24, 2024
5:00PM–10:30PM

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.

Join us for the gala or special performance only to be a part of a MOPOP celebration like no other. Limited gala tables, sponsorships, and tickets are still available.

The Icons Online Auction is now open through midnight, Monday, October 28. You can still be a part of the celebration in support of MOPOP even if you are unable to join us for the Gala. Thank you!


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 or performance ticket please email Advancement@MOPOP.org. For more information about sponsorship please email BethanyH@MOPOP.org.

A statement from our CEO, Michele Y. Smith, on the intention behind changing our annual gala format:

“As MOPOP enters its third decade, there have been significant changes in leadership and a push to redefine the organization’s brand to better align with our strategic and operational goals. In my role as CEO, it became clear that it was time to rethink our annual ‘gala’ event, previously known as the Founders Award, which had predominantly centered around music. The newly revamped event, Icons of Pop Culture, will now celebrate all our core pillars - gaming, fashion, music, and film.”

- Michele Y. Smith, CEO of MOPOP


Icons Event Details

Gala + live performance includes:

  • Networking with industry leaders
  • Awards Ceremony
  • Live and Online Auction
  • DJ and dancing
  • Cocktail hour featuring signature beverages

NEW FOR 2024: Limited live performance tickets will be made available.

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Event Sponsors


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