FJC 60th Anniversary
Get tickets:
Thursday, Sep 18, 2025
5:30
– 9:30 p.m.
| VIP Ticket | $250 |
| Founder's Ticket | $500 |
| Sponsor | $2.5-15k |
Location:
Diamond Soirée: 60 Years of Culture and Connection
On Thursday, September 18, the Founders Junior Council invites you to celebrate its 60th anniversary at the Diamond Soirée—an unforgettable evening of music, food, and dancing set within the iconic spaces of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
This milestone celebration honors six decades of inspiring generations of museum supporters. Since 1965, FJC has built a legacy of connecting young professionals to the DIA through dynamic fundraisers and vibrant social events, all in support of the museum’s world-class collection and exhibitions.
Event agenda:
- 6-6:30 p.m. FJC 60th Anniversary Celebration Highlights & announcements from current board
- 6:30-9 p.m. Fine Bites, Decadent Desserts, and Music to Move You!
- 9:30 p.m. Event conclusion
Tickets will be available here soon. Stay tuned!
60th Anniversary Event Co-Chairs:
- LaTresha (LC) Howland
- Eliza Getz
60th Anniversary Marketing Liaison:
- Diop Shumake
60th Anniversary Alumni Committee:
- Andrew Camden
- Peggy Daitch
- Alexandra Decker
- Blake Ellis
- Edward Hogikyan
- Katherine Huber
- Dexter Mason
- Elanah Nachman Hunger
- Sarah Pruess
- Gretchen Valade
- Lisa Vallee-Smith
Sponsors
Brenda and Howard Rosenberg
Kercheval Financial Advisors
Pamela Applebaum & Rebecca Applebaum-Wyett
Eliza & Max Getz
Fisher & Company
Lindsay & Jason Eddleston
MGM Grand Detroit
Lisa Vallee-Smith
Jenise, Denise, Jeffrey & Jasmine Williams
In-Kind Sponsor
Neiman Marcus
*As of July 2, 2025
Diamond Soirée: 60 Years of Culture and Connection
On Thursday, September 18, the Founders Junior Council invites you to celebrate its 60th anniversary at the Diamond Soirée—an unforgettable evening of music, food, and dancing set within the iconic spaces of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
This milestone celebration honors six decades of inspiring generations of museum supporters. Since 1965, FJC has built a legacy of connecting young professionals to the DIA through dynamic fundraisers and vibrant social events, all in support of the museum’s world-class collection and exhibitions.
Event agenda:
- 6-6:30 p.m. FJC 60th Anniversary Celebration Highlights & announcements from current board
- 6:30-9 p.m. Fine Bites, Decadent Desserts, and Music to Move You!
- 9:30 p.m. Event conclusion
Tickets will be available here soon. Stay tuned!
60th Anniversary Event Co-Chairs:
- LaTresha (LC) Howland
- Eliza Getz
60th Anniversary Marketing Liaison:
- Diop Shumake
60th Anniversary Alumni Committee:
- Andrew Camden
- Peggy Daitch
- Alexandra Decker
- Blake Ellis
- Edward Hogikyan
- Katherine Huber
- Dexter Mason
- Elanah Nachman Hunger
- Sarah Pruess
- Gretchen Valade
- Lisa Vallee-Smith
Sponsors
Brenda and Howard Rosenberg
Kercheval Financial Advisors
Pamela Applebaum & Rebecca Applebaum-Wyett
Eliza & Max Getz
Fisher & Company
Lindsay & Jason Eddleston
MGM Grand Detroit
Lisa Vallee-Smith
Jenise, Denise, Jeffrey & Jasmine Williams
In-Kind Sponsor
Neiman Marcus
*As of July 2, 2025