On June 6, 2025, Mattress Factory Contemporary Art Museum hosted their 26th annual themed fundraiser, Garden Party: Pink—inviting guests to fashion their funkiest fuchsia ‘fits and show support for the creative community. Event Architect Thommy Conroy, and Nium Inc. transformed the museum into a Pink world. Delicious drinks, provided by PA Libations, were served at open bars. VIP guests sipped cocktails curated by LoBar Cocktail Services and enjoyed a divine spread by Black Radish Kitchen. Live music, open galleries, food from local restaurants, an art auction, and the Pink costume contest, created a powerful evening celebrating art, joy, and creative freedom. Over $300,000 was raised to support the Mattress Factory.

Garden Party: Pink at the Mattress Factory Contemporary Art Museum, June 6, 2025

Kevin Graves (left) Carleigh Graves (right).

Erin Szymanski (left) Thommy Conroy, Garden Party Event Architect (right)

Lauryn Parks

Sarah Tafel, Director of Events, Black Radish Kitchen (left) Erica Pasquali (right)

Michael Darin

Sarah Hellman (left) Christian Simmons, Founder – President, PA Libations (right)

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato (left) David Oresick, Executive Director, Mattress Factory (right)

Shenay Jeffrey (left) Kendall Gruidel (right)

Leila Rhodes

Century III: Teal Fitzgerald (left) Carrie Battle (middle) Sarah Ellis (right)

Jenifer Shahin

Max Giulianelli (left) Gregory Andrew Powell (right)

Laurie Trok, Owner, Laurie Trok Studios

Formosa

Audra Clayton (left) Nina Barbuto (right)

Cheyenne Robinson (left) Morgan Hawkins (right)

Greg Peltz

Kate Romane, Owner, Black Radish Kitchen

Lora Ann Bray (left), Jackie Dixon (right)

Lisa Considine, Co-Owner, LoBar Cocktail Services (far left) Danny McGrane (middle left) Tyler Lewis, Jackwroth Ginger Beer (middle right) Ava Renée Notkin (far right)

Story by Keith Recker
Photos Courtesy of Nicole Lockerman

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