Art Party of the Year 2023

HONORING
David Polk, Trustee Emeritus
 
We are pleased to recognize the incredible commitment and patronage of Trustee Emeritus David Polk.
 
We acknowledge David for both his personal generosity as well as the significant support he has directed to the Museum in his position as Advisor to the Richard P. Garmany Fund* at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. We are grateful to David for his role in promoting the arts, culture, and community education programming in the region. He has been a force in leading the New Britain Museum of American Art in its undeniable success.

*Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is not affiliated with this event.
 
CELEBRATING
120 years of collecting art at the Museum that began with John Butler Talcott's seminal gift
 
INSPIRED BY
Ellen Carey: Struck by Light
Special Guest: Ellen Carey

GALA CHAIRS
Gail Byeff
Dona V. Cassella
Suzanne Jill Levy

TWO WAYS TO CELEBRATE!

Cocktail Party & Seated Dinner
Full Gala Experience includes formal dinner in the galleries

OR

Cocktail Party Only
Enjoy creative cocktails, delicious bites, and more

EVENING AT-A-GLANCE
6-9 p.m. - Cocktail Party
8-10 p.m. - Seated Dinner

FEATURING
Mini masterpieces, silent auction, Tiny Bubbles on Tap mobile Prosecco truck, signature cocktails, live music with Nat Reeves & more! Preview auction items beginning October 12 at artpartyoftheyear.org