Gardner Gala 2023

Starting Bid: $75,000

The Museum’s state-of-the-art concert venue, Calderwood Hall, will be transformed into an intimate cabaret-style lounge and will be yours for this bespoke evening. The night begins with cocktails as you relax and imbibe by the magical Courtyard. Then you and your friends are whisked away to Calderwood Hall, where you will delight in a menu of tapas and wine, specially designed by Chef Pete Crowley to be enjoyed with music, as you emulate Isabella’s inimitable entertaining style. The Gardner’s own George Steel, Abrams Curator of Music, will create a spectacular cabaret performance, customized to your taste. Cap off the night with coffee and signature salted caramel chocolates by the Courtyard. Perfection!

Your gift is tax-deductible above $38,000

This rare and very special opportunity is available exclusively through the Gardner Gala, and may be redeemed July 2023–December 2024. Combined bids welcomed.

Starting Bid: $60,000

Our founder was famous for entertaining: throwing parties with exceptional music, elegant food, and even better company. Go big and recreate an Isabella-inspired dinner party in 2023 style. Begin your evening with custom-designed cocktails around the alluring Palace Courtyard, followed by an exquisite three-course dinner catered to your taste by Chef Pete Crowley in the enchanting Cloisters. A behind-the-scenes tour and inspiring musical performances will accompany the feast—just as Isabella would have it!

Your gift is tax-deductible above $24,000

This rare and very special opportunity is available exclusively through the Gardner Gala, and may be redeemed July 2023–December 2024. Combined bids welcomed.

Starting Bid: $25,000

Take over Fenway Court with this lively evening. You and your guests will enjoy cocktails and tapas against the stunning backdrop of the Gardner Museum’s Courtyard as a live DJ plays your favorite tunes. Captivate your guests with rotating tours of the historic collection or the of-the-moment contemporary exhibition.

Your gift is tax-deductible above $7,500

This rare and very special opportunity is available exclusively through the Gardner Gala.

Starting Bid: $10,000

Go behind the scenes and delight your guests with a private, conservator-led tour that explores how the Gardner team researches and executes a floor-toceiling room restoration project. Then take a sneak peek into where the magic happens in the New Wing’s Poorvu Family Conservation Center!

Your gift is tax-deductible above $1,750

This rare and very special opportunity is available exclusively through the Gardner Gala.

Donate Today: $50,000

Make the Gardner accessible to all by enabling us to provide free and discounted admission to thousands of visitors throughout the year.

Donate Today: $25,000

Help us increase the number of students engaged and teachers trained through the Gardner’s partnership with Boston Public Schools

Donate Today: $15,000

Assist our curators and conservators in preserving the historic Palace and the collection

Donate Today: $10,000

Support exhibition and public programming initiatives that will build a new generation of museum-goers and strengthen the Gardner’s role as a cultural hub in Boston.

Donate Today: $5,000

Foster emerging creative talent and provide a platform for new voices that animate the collection for today’s audiences.