Aldrich Gala

The Aldrich Gala in the Garden is the Museum’s largest annual fundraiser, providing essential support to advance its mission of presenting and commissioning the work of emerging and underrecognized artists.

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, we celebrated Governor Ned Lamont and the State of Connecticut and artist Maren Hassinger. The evening will began with cocktails in the Museum, where guests experienced the current exhibitions in the galleries. The celebration continued with dinner under the stars in the newly revitalized Sculpture Garden, followed by a live auction.

See photos from the event here.

For questions about the Gala, please contact Holly Hart, Head of Membership and Events, at hhart@thealdrich.org or 203.403.7357.

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is a 501(c)3 organization. Contributions in excess of $150 for each reserved seat are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Three guests standing outside the Museum.

Aerial photograph of guests in the Museum's atrium.

Guests in front of the step and repeat outside the Museum.

Guests in front of a fence outside the Museum.

Guests standing in Layo Bright's gallery with one of her floral glass works on the wall at the center.

Top image: Alina Bliumis, Plant Parenthood, Hedeoma Oblongifolia, 2023, Courtesy of the artist.