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As the Arizona Costume Institute prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary, the organization has named Lynne Love and Andrea Robertson as chairs of the 2026 Holiday Luncheon, one of its signature fundraising events benefiting Phoenix Art Museum’s fashion exhibitions, acquisitions and educational programming.
The milestone event will mark six decades of support for fashion and the arts in Arizona while bringing together community leaders, philanthropists, fashion enthusiasts and supporters of Phoenix Art Museum. The Holiday Luncheon helps support the museum’s fashion initiatives and educational programming, according to a press release.
Ms. Love and Ms. Robertson will help lead planning and fundraising efforts for the 2026 event, which will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at the Arizona Biltmore.
“What an honor and pleasure it is to serve as the Holiday Luncheon Co-Chair for this special year as we celebrate ACI’s 60th Anniversary. I can attest to the impact ACI has in supporting Phoenix Art Museum’s fashion initiatives through my previous service on the ACI Board and as the 2018 Holiday Luncheon Chair. I look forward to honoring this milestone year while helping bring our community together in support of fashion, art and philanthropy,” Lynne Love, co-chair of the Arizona Costume Institute’s 2026 Holiday Luncheon, said.
Andrea Robertson, co-chair of the Arizona Costume Institute’s 2026 Holiday Luncheon, echoed a similar institute.
“I am honored to serve as co-chair of the Arizona Costume Institute’s 2026 Holiday Luncheon and support an organization that has championed fashion and the arts for six decades. The opportunity to bring together community leaders, philanthropists and supporters in celebration of ACI’s 60th anniversary is incredibly meaningful, and I look forward to helping create a memorable event that advances the important work of Phoenix Art Museum,” Ms. Robertson, said.
Joining Ms. Love and Ms. Robertson in supporting the 2026 Holiday Luncheon are ambassadors Carolyn Jackson and Matthew Boland. Additional leadership roles and event participants will be announced in the coming months.
About the chairs
Lynne Love is a philanthropist, community leader and longtime supporter of Arizona’s arts and cultural community. She has held numerous leadership roles, including Phoenix Heart Ball chair, Arizona Women’s Board president, Authors Luncheon chair benefiting kidney health initiatives in Arizona and Phoenix Theatre gala co-chair.
A longtime supporter of the Arizona Costume Institute, Love served on the ACI Board of Directors for five years and chaired the organization’s 2018 Holiday Luncheon featuring London milliner Stephen Jones. She has also served on the Xavier College Preparatory Board of Trustees, chaired Key to the Cure benefiting the American Cancer Society and supported organizations including Phoenix Art Museum’s pARTy, Runway to Research and Honor Ball.
Her recognitions include being named a Heart Ball Sweetheart, receiving the Phoenix Theatre Women Who Care Award and being honored by the Trends Charitable Fund Fashionality program. She is active in mentoring emerging philanthropic leaders and supporting Arizona arts and nonprofit organizations.
Andrea Robertson is a philanthropist, entrepreneur and community advocate focused on creating opportunities and resources for individuals with disabilities and their families. She founded Lexie’s Voice Foundation and Lexie’s Ranch, Arizona-based nonprofit organizations inspired by her daughter, Lexie, that provide inclusive programming, advocacy and support services for individuals with special needs.
Under Ms. Robertson’s leadership, the organizations have expanded their programs for families across Arizona. Beyond her nonprofit work, she supports numerous charitable and community initiatives throughout the Valley.
Event details
The 2026 Holiday Luncheon will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at the Arizona Biltmore.
Additional information about this year’s guest speaker, ticket sales, table sponsorships and event programming will be announced later this summer.
2026 ACI Holiday Luncheon leadership
Chairs
*Lynne Love
*Andrea Robertson
Luncheon Ambassadors
*Carolyn Jackson
*Matthew Boland
Committee
- Tanya Badyal
- Sandy Becker
- Ronna Beeson
- Lisa Bell
- Charlene Berge
- Juliet Burgess
- Linda Cohen
- Meredith Cohen
- Jenna Condas
- Lee Courtney
- Oscar De las Salas
- Nissa Dell
- Shawnee Doherty
- Carol Dries
- Rebecca Fowler
- Jay Franke
- Elizabeth Garrett
- Natalie Gaylord
- Lisa Geyser
- Laurie Goldstein
- Suzi Hilton
- Justine Hurry
- Kimberly Jacobsen
- Donna Johnson
- Kelly Kolicko
- Jill Krigsten
- Joseph Leeds
- Brooke Levy
- Barbara Lytle
- Ina Manaster
- Philip Manghisi
- Beth McRae
- Jennifer Moser
- Diane O’Malley
- Joanne Osborne
- Lory Parsons
- Donna Pettigrew Hicks
- Dawna Pitts
- Sally Pope
- Lisa Portigal
- Helene Presutti
- Sherri Quinn
- Bea Rocklin
- Chrissy Sayare
- Jennifer Schuitemaker
- Lisa Shapiro
- Nancy Singer
- Joy Sprink
- Catherine Tuton
- Vicki Vaughn
- Teana Wagner
- Pat Watts
- Eileen Yeung
