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Midsummer Gala 2026

Honoring Philanthropist Ellen Katz and Artists Enoc Perez, Joan Semmel, Hiroshi Sugimoto, and In Memoriam Pat Steir

July 18, 5:30 pm - 11:59 pm

A Night in the Clouds

Cocktails | 5:30 PM–7 PM
Midsummer Gala Dinner* | 7 PM–9 PM
The Afterglow Party | 9 PM–11:59 PM

COCKTAIL TICKETS   AFTERGLOW TICKETS   MAKE A CONTRIBUTION

*Online ticket sales for the Midsummer Gala Dinner are now closed. To inquire about purchasing tickets, please contact benefitevents@parrishart.org or call 631.283.2118 x134.

HONOREES

Philanthropist
Ellen Katz

Artists
Enoc Perez
Joan Semmel
Hiroshi Sugimoto
In Memoriam Pat Steir

MIDSUMMER GALA DINNER
Co-Chairs | Charlotte Pilaro and Yanina Fuertes
Host Committee | Frederic M. Seegal

THE AFTERGLOW PARTY
Chair | Alexandra Dennett
Host Committee | Jonathan Simkhai

VISIONARY
Kenneth C. Griffin and Griffin Catalyst

MIDSUMMER GALA CORPORATE CHAIR
Capital One

Join us for our most highly anticipated benefit event! All funds raised during the Midsummer Gala support the Parrish’s education initiatives, exhibitions, and programs that energize the creative legacy of Long Island’s East End and beyond.

 

PRESENTED BY
Capital One

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
Casa Dragones Tequila
Crozier Fine Arts
Greenberg Traurig
Michael Kors
Related Ross Luxury Residential

AUCTIONEER
Rachael White Young, Christie’s

CATERING
Thomas Preti Events to Savor

DESIGN & PRODUCTION
Arthur Golabek
Fusion Productions
Something Different Party Rental

ENTERTAINMENT
Live Performance by Parsons Dance
Music by  Generation Events
Live Music by Real East End Brass (REEB!)

IN-KIND SUPPORT
Campari Group
Wölffer Estate Vineyard

Your contribution is tax-deductible, less $75 per ticket for those who can attend the Cocktail Hour.
Your contribution is tax-deductible, less $275 per ticket for those who can attend the Midsummer Gala Dinner.

Your contribution is tax-deductible, less $150 per ticket for those who can attend the Afterglow Party.

For more information, please contact:
benefitevents@parrishart.org
631.283.2118 x134

As of July 16, 2026

Details

Date:
July 18
Time:
5:30 pm - 11:59 pm
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Venue

Parrish Art Museum
279 Montauk Highway
Water Mill, NY 11976 United States
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631-283-2118
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Midsummer Gala 2026

Honoring Philanthropist Ellen Katz and Artists Enoc Perez, Joan Semmel, Hiroshi Sugimoto, and In Memoriam Pat Steir

July 18, 5:30 pm - 11:59 pm

A Night in the Clouds

Cocktails | 5:30 PM–7 PM
Midsummer Gala Dinner* | 7 PM–9 PM
The Afterglow Party | 9 PM–11:59 PM

COCKTAIL TICKETS   AFTERGLOW TICKETS   MAKE A CONTRIBUTION

*Online ticket sales for the Midsummer Gala Dinner are now closed. To inquire about purchasing tickets, please contact benefitevents@parrishart.org or call 631.283.2118 x134.

HONOREES

Philanthropist
Ellen Katz

Artists
Enoc Perez
Joan Semmel
Hiroshi Sugimoto
In Memoriam Pat Steir

MIDSUMMER GALA DINNER
Co-Chairs | Charlotte Pilaro and Yanina Fuertes
Host Committee | Frederic M. Seegal

THE AFTERGLOW PARTY
Chair | Alexandra Dennett
Host Committee | Jonathan Simkhai

VISIONARY
Kenneth C. Griffin and Griffin Catalyst

MIDSUMMER GALA CORPORATE CHAIR
Capital One

Join us for our most highly anticipated benefit event! All funds raised during the Midsummer Gala support the Parrish’s education initiatives, exhibitions, and programs that energize the creative legacy of Long Island’s East End and beyond.

 

PRESENTED BY
Capital One

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
Casa Dragones Tequila
Crozier Fine Arts
Greenberg Traurig
Michael Kors
Related Ross Luxury Residential

AUCTIONEER
Rachael White Young, Christie’s

CATERING
Thomas Preti Events to Savor

DESIGN & PRODUCTION
Arthur Golabek
Fusion Productions
Something Different Party Rental

ENTERTAINMENT
Live Performance by Parsons Dance
Music by  Generation Events
Live Music by Real East End Brass (REEB!)

IN-KIND SUPPORT
Campari Group
Wölffer Estate Vineyard

Your contribution is tax-deductible, less $75 per ticket for those who can attend the Cocktail Hour.
Your contribution is tax-deductible, less $275 per ticket for those who can attend the Midsummer Gala Dinner.

Your contribution is tax-deductible, less $150 per ticket for those who can attend the Afterglow Party.

For more information, please contact:
benefitevents@parrishart.org
631.283.2118 x134

As of July 16, 2026