2026 Annual Gala
The Phillips Collection Annual Gala
The Creative Spark
Friday, May 8, 2026
The Phillips Collection’s Annual Gala proceeds directly support the museum’s innovative arts education initiatives, community engagement programs, and dynamic partnerships both at 21st Street in NW and at Phillips@THEARC in SE. The pillars of our education and responsive learning programs are rooted in the words of our founder and mission.
Gala Honorees
Fundació Joan Miró
Pat Steir
Gala Committee
Pam Kaplan, Co-Chair
Sarah Mills, Co-Chair
Beatriz Bolton
Connie Carter
Zoë Charlton
Tami F. Conetta
Anne Edwards
Dr. Harrine Freeman
Julie Garcia
Molly Adamson Gilbane
Barbara Hawthorn
Matthew Indre
Jennifer Lavinbuk
Gail Lione
Jane Lole
Brandi Saunders
Courtney Toomath-West
Serena Ziskroit
Artist Committee
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Carol Brown Goldberg
Dyani White Hawk
Sir Isaac Julien KBE RA
Pepón Osorio
James Phillips
Diplomatic Committee
H.E. Petra Schneebauer, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to the United States of America
H.E. Frédéric Bernard, Ambassador of Belgium to the United States
H.E. Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, Ambassador of Brazil to the United States
H.E. Jesper Møller Sørensen, Ambassador of Denmark to the United States
H.E. María Isabel Castillo Báez, Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the United States
H.E. Motaz Zahran, Ambassador of Egypt to the United States
H.E. Laurent Bili, Ambassador of France to the United States
H.E. Jens Hanefeld, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United States
H.E. Marco Peronaci, Ambassador of Italy to the United States
H.E. Shigeo Yamada, Ambassador of Japan to the United States
H.E. Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the United States
H.E. Nicole Bintner-Bakshian, Ambassador of Luxembourg
H.E. Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, Ambassador of Mexico to the United States
H.E. Maguy Maccario Doyle, Ambassador of the Principality of Monaco to the United States and Canada
H.E. Ángeles Moreno Bau, Ambassador of Spain to the United States
H.E. Dr. Ralf Heckner, Ambassador of Switzerland to the United States
2026 Annual Gala Sponsors
Champion
The Dosal Family Foundation & Beatriz and Graham Bolton
Partner
Akio Tagawa
The Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation
Benefactor
Anonymous
The Alper Family Foundation, Inc.
Terri, Paul, and Ben Balaran
Dr. Harrine Freeman
Stephanie and Greg Guyett
Daniel W. Hamilton
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Northern Trust
The Embassy of the State of Qatar in the United States
Reid Walker
Judy and Leo Zickler
Supporter
Barbara Brown and Robert Berish
The Burns Group Merrill Lynch
Connie Carter, CØMPASS Real Estate
Chevy Chase Trust
Anne and Anuj Dhanda
DLR Group & Zubatkin
Anne and Gus Edwards
Yasmine and Omar Ghorbal & Annie Simonian Totah
Robert and Molly Gilbane Jr.
Brian Glasser and Lena Thoren-Glasser
GRF CPAs & Advisors
Barbara Hawthorn & Sherrie Beckstead
Bonnie and Harold Himmelman
JM Zell Partners, LTD
Gail Lione and Barry Grossman
Locks Gallery
Robin K. Phillips & Lori and Paul Carbonneau
Mr. Roger Sant and Congresswoman Doris Matsui
Friend
Jamie Baldinger
Boyarsky-Maisel Foundation
Arkadi Gerney and Nancy Meakem
Pamela Gwaltney
Barbara and Bob Hall
Richard and Pamela Hinds
Nancy Hirshbein and Robert Roche
Marcia Hayes and G Daniel Prigmore
Kathleen Knepper
Daniel Korengold and Martha Dippell
The Lilley Line
Pathstone
Brandi Saunders
Stratus
Leslie A. Wheelock
The Impact of the Annual Gala
Finding Respite
The Phillips, from its inception, has focused on the healing power of art. We create space for art to heal and bring joy, whether through our monthly online Art & Wellness Club, engaging adults living with memory loss in our Creative Aging program, or integrating wellness into programs like Phillips after 5.
Seeing Differently
Art has the power to communicate when words cannot: our exhibitions and related education and responsive learning programs offer a springboard for understanding our world. More than 34,000 participants engage in our work annually—whether through immersive in-school partnerships or in-museum programs.
A Welcoming Home for All
We believe in the “joy-giving, life-enhancing” power of art and strive to challenge perceptions of what a museum can be. The museum provides high-quality, engaging experiences that equitably serve the DC community and beyond—with visitors from all 50 states and more than 40 countries in 2024-25 alone.
An Experiment Station
Our interdisciplinary programs for audiences of all ages bring art to life, with myriad opportunities to view, discuss, make, and exhibit art. Programs are co-created with more than 50 public program partners and participants to encourage authentic community dialogue and action.
Sponsorship Levels and Benefits
Champion
$50,000
Champion Sponsors provide essential leadership support that fuels the intersection of art, learning, and discovery. As a Champion, your commitment helps advance the museum’s most ambitious initiatives while placing you within a community of visionary supporters. Champion Sponsors enjoy exceptional access and exclusive experiences throughout the gala, including reserved tables for 20 guests in premium locations.
Partner
$35,000
Partner Sponsors play a vital role in sustaining innovative programs that connect audiences with art in meaningful and inspiring ways. Joining as a Partner places you among dedicated advocates who help expand the museum’s reach and impact. Partner Sponsors receive a reserved table for 10 guests in a prominent location, offering an elevated gala experience.
Benefactor
$20,000
Benefactor Sponsors provide important support that strengthens the museum’s mission to foster creativity, learning, and community engagement. As a Benefactor, you become part of a committed group of supporters who help bring dynamic programming to life. Benefactor Sponsors enjoy a reserved table for 10 guests.
Supporter
$10,000
Supporter Sponsors contribute meaningful funding that enhances the museum’s efforts to inspire curiosity and broaden access to the arts. Supporters join a community that values connection, exploration, and cultural enrichment. Supporter Sponsors receive six (6) tickets to the gala.
Friend
$5,000
Friend Sponsors provide valued support that helps strengthen the museum’s commitment to inspiring learning, creativity, and cultural connection. As a Friend, you join a community of supporters who help make engaging programs and meaningful experiences possible. Friend Sponsors receive two (2) tickets to the gala.
The Phillips Collection is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 53-0204620). Sponsorships are tax-deductible to the fullest extent to the law, less the fair market value of each ticket: $280 per Annual Gala ticket (cocktails, dinner, and After Party).
Unable to attend The Phillips Collection’s Annual Gala but would still like to support?
If you have any questions, please contact The Phillips Collection’s Annual Gala team at AnnualGala@PhillipsCollection.org
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