An Artful Evening

An Artful Evening
November 13, 2026, 5:30–8:00pm

This festive cocktail party will bring friends of the Albany Institute together for an inspiring night of art, conversation, and community. Guests will enjoy a silent art auction featuring works by significant contemporary artists in the region who are represented in the Albany Institute’s collection, plus plentiful hors d’oeuvres and an open bar.

All the Institute’s galleries will be open for guests to explore, including the world-famous Hudson River School landscape paintings in the Christine and George R. Hearst Gallery, the Ancient Egypt gallery, and the Sculpture Court. Guests can also visit the special exhibitions Mexico Masks / Rituals: Photography by Phyllis Galembo, Inspired Landscapes: Women of the Hudson River School, and the recently opened exhibition Albany, c. 1776.

Tickets
- $250 – Benefactor
- $150 – AIHA Member
- $185 – Non-member

Enjoy an evening featuring:
- Silent auction featuring works by significant contemporary artists in the region who are represented in the Albany Institute’s collection
- Plentiful hors d'oeuvres by Crafted
- Open bar with cocktail and mocktail specials
- Live music by John McIntosh
- Remarks at 6:30pm

Sponsor the Event
An Artful Evening sponsors enjoy a range of benefits, including event tickets, logo recognition on the invitation and event signage, and website listings. Beyond the event, sponsors receive year-round benefits such as complimentary memberships and passes, private tours, museum shop and space rental benefits, and recognition across all museum platforms.

Exclusive benefits are reserved for Benefactors. Investments of $5,000 or more unlock amplified digital recognition and additional benefits for your employees. View the Corporate Sponsorship benefits matrix here.

For inquiries about event sponsorship, contact [email protected].