LAM celebrates visionary philanthropy at Annual 100325 - Stu News Laguna

This article covers Laguna Art Museum's annual Directors Circle Dinner & Awards Night, a prestigious event celebrating philanthropic contributions and community support for California art. The gathering honored major donors and volunteers who sustain the museum's mission, marking what has been LAM's most fiscally successful year in its 107-year history.

The ceremony recognized exceptional contributions from key supporters through prestigious awards:

• Anton and Jennifer Segerstrom with The Segerstrom Foundation received the 2025 Wendt Award for their multi-decade impact on Southern California's arts institutions
• Bob and Kirsten Whalen were honored with the 2025 Anna Hills Award for their unwavering commitment as civic leaders and long-serving trustees
• Longtime docent David Powers also received the Anna Hills Award for his passionate educational service bringing California art to life for thousands of visitors
• The event highlighted LAM's growing community initiatives, including the new Art + Nature outdoor program and historic free museum admission throughout November