Gala Auction Items
Gardner Gala 2019
Our Gala Chairs are delighted to offer four exceptional experiences and a portfolio of original artworks. We invite you—or together with a group of friends—to take advantage of the "buy it now" price. See below for these opportunities and a preview of the original artwork available on the night of the Gala.
Please contact us at (617) 264 6039 or patrons@isgm.org to purchase an auction item or make a donation.
A Night at the Museum - 24 guests
Your gift is tax-deductible above $14,000. This rare and very special opportunity is available exclusively through the Gardner Gala. This auction item can be redeemed July 2019–December 2020. Combined bids welcomed.
An Artful Epicurean Adventure - 24 guests
Revel as Isabella did with an evening of artful cuisine, beautiful music, and timeless wonder. Feast on a creative collaboration between Nat Silver, William and Lia Poorvu Curator of the Collection, and Chef Pete Crowley. Start the night with a close look at the masterpieces that inspired the menu, followed by dinner against the dramatic backdrop of the Tapestry Room. The evening ends within the Courtyard as music from the Dutch Room balcony floats over you—an unprecedented experience.
Your gift is tax-deductible above $14,000. This rare and very special opportunity is available exclusively through the Gardner Gala. This auction item can be redeemed July 2019–December 2020. Combined bids welcomed.
Journey to Japan - 24 guests
Inspired by Isabella’s expedition to Japan in 1884, enjoy an evening of artistic and culinary exploration. Kick off the night with a sake tasting before joining Gardner conservation and curatorial staff in the galleries. You will be given a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Gardner’s treasured remembrances of Japan, including her personal travel albums and the tea set given to her by curator and artist Okakura Kakuzō. Dinner by the Courtyard will follow, featuring a multi-course Japanese-inspired menu with music.
Your gift is tax-deductible above $14,000. This rare and very special opportunity is available exclusively through the Gardner Gala. This auction item can be redeemed July 2019–December 2020. Combined bids welcomed.
A Moveable Feast - 12 guests
Embark on a culinary tour of the Gardner as you dine on a three-course meal throughout the Palace, each course inspired by the history and culture of the room. Begin with cocktails by the iconic Courtyard followed by a first course amidst the masterworks in the Dutch Room. Then, experience the red-cloaked splendor of the Raphael Room for the main course before processing to the Spanish Cloister for dessert and a nightcap.
Your gift is tax-deductible above $14,000. This rare and very special opportunity is available exclusively through the Gardner Gala. This auction item can be redeemed July 2019–December 2020. Combined bids welcomed.
"Mrs. Jack Buys a Botticelli" - A Portfolio of Original Artwork
Own a portfolio of twelve pen and ink drawings by Karl Stevens, comic strip artist, that tells the story of Isabella Stewart Gardner’s purchase of the first Botticelli to come to America. These one-of-a-kind drawings are the originals that are reproduced in the exhibition Botticelli: Heroines + Heroes, on view at the Gardner February 14–May 19, 2019.
Bidding will begin on the night of the Gala
Your gift is tax-deductible above $2,000. This rare and very special auction item is available exclusively through the Gardner Gala.
Each in the series of 12 pen and ink drawings is 5 in. by 5 in. in size.
Donations
Please help us continue Isabella Stewart Gardner's radical vision and bold legacy by supporting inspiring arts programming for visitors of all ages.
We are grateful for your tax-deductible donation at one of these levels or in any amount. Your generosity helps us offer opportunities for learning and enjoyment, connecting people with art in meaningful ways.
$50,000–Free and Discounted Admission
Make the Gardner accessible to all by enabling us to provide discounted admission to over 150,000 visitors per year.
$25,000–K-12 Education in the Arts
Help us to increase the number of students engaged and teachers trained through the Gardner's partnership with Boston Public Schools.
$15,000–New Artistic Work
Fuel creative production by supporting contemporary artistic partnerships and new voices that animate the collection for today's audiences.
$10,000–Conservation and Preservation
Assist curators and conservators in preserving the Palace and the historic collection.
$5,000–Innovative Exhibitions
Support the creation of exhibitions that connect the Gardner's collection and legacy to relevant contemporary issues and audiences.