Phoenix Art Museum will host its third annual Women Powered event on March 12, 2026, featuring fashion designer and entrepreneur Rebecca Minkoff. The event marks the 60th anniversary of the museum’s fashion program.
Women Powered is a program that allows guests to network and hear from women leaders. This year’s edition will include a conversation between Minkoff and Valley entrepreneur Chrissy Sayare. According to the museum, “Minkoff will share stories of her own success, building bold ideas, navigating business, and living at the intersection of entrepreneurship and creativity.” The event is open to all ages and industries.
The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 5 p.m. in the Dorrance Sculpture Garden, followed by a fireside chat with Minkoff and Sayare at 6:30 p.m. in Whiteman Hall.
Attendees can also purchase a signed copy of Minkoff’s book “Fearless: The New Rules of Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success” as part of their reservation. A limited number of autographed editions are available.
An exclusive dinner honoring Minkoff will take place after the main program. Dinner tickets cost $500 each and include a hosted bar and a signed copy of her book. Advance purchase for dinner is required by March 4 due to limited seating.
General admission tickets for Women Powered are $45 for the public, $25 for Phoenix Art Museum members, and $15 for college students with valid ID. Tickets that include a signed copy of “Fearless” are available at $45 for members or $65 for non-members.
Rebecca Minkoff started her career in New York City at age 18 and has built an international brand known for accessible luxury. In addition to her work as a designer, she founded the Female Founder Collective in 2018 to support women-led businesses. She also hosts the Superwomen podcast where she discusses entrepreneurship challenges.
For more information about this event, contact the Communications Office of Phoenix Art Museum at press@phxart.org.
The Fashion Collection at Phoenix Art Museum includes nearly half of its permanent holdings with close to 9,000 items representing five centuries of style. It features significant examples from European and North American designers as well as special archives such as the Ann Bonfoey Taylor wardrobe and Geoffrey Beene Archive.
Arizona Costume Institute (ACI), established in 1966, supports the museum’s fashion department through acquisitions and fundraising events led by volunteers. The current president is Joy Sprink.
Phoenix Art Museum serves as the largest art institution in the southwestern United States according to its official website. Located in Phoenix’s Central Corridor at 1625 North Central Avenue [source], it maintains a collection exceeding 20,000 objects from various cultures and time periods [source]. The museum welcomes visitors of all abilities [source] and offers exhibitions, community programs, learning experiences [source], aiming to foster connections through art [source]. Each year it reaches hundreds of thousands through its programs [source].
