“When you arise in the morning, think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love”. – Marcus Aurelius

The New Children’s Museum is an arts-based children’s museum focused on early learning through exposure to art and play. The Museum incorporates research from developmental psychology, early childhood learning, brain development, arts education, play and the visual arts to build impactful programming that provide joy and wonder while also developing critical 21st century skills.

Cami Rosso, wife of the Museum’s board chair, is co-chairing this year’s gala. All proceeds from the “Studio 200 on Island” Gala, will go toward funding the Museum’s many access programs, which enable them to bring over 25% of their annual visitors to the Museum for free or very little cost because the Museum believes that all children should have access to art and the creative process.”

10 Things About Cami Rosso and New Children’s Museum

#1 I was born and raised in the Southwest.

#2 Practicing kindness is the one thing that you can do every day to make a difference.

#3 I would like to trek through Southeast Asia and explore ancient temples and ruins.

#4 I try to live each day fully and with intention, think of others, practice kindness and leave a trail of happiness wherever I go.

#5 I have two colorful beta fish and a sweet, rotund hamster that is rather partial to blueberries.

#6 I have raced in 9 half marathons, 7 triathlons, a Spartan race, and have swum 155 miles in 100 consecutive days of 100 laps – a dedication to my mom who passed from cancer of unknown origin.

#7 Maintaining a sense of humor is a fun way of getting through any type of challenge.

#8 Whenever a negative thought enters my mind, I immediately turn it around to something positive – I look for the good in every situation.

#9 I am a contributing writer for “Psychology Today” on artificial intelligence and neuroscience.

#10 The New Children’s Museum was recently awarded the 2019 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, considered the nation’s highest honor for museums. The National Medal is given to organizations for dynamic programming and services that exceed expected levels of service. The Museum was one of only five museums to win the award, and the only children’s museum.