An Artful Evening

An Artful Evening
November 13th, 2026

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 landscape painter David Coughtry, along with works by talented area artists, plus plentiful hors d’oeuvres and an open bar.

All the Institute’s galleries will be open for guests to explore, including the Christine and George R. Hearst Gallery (Hudson River School landscape paintings), the Ancient Egypt gallery, and the Sculpture Court. Special exhibitions on view include Mexico Masks / Rituals: Photography by Phyllis Galembo, Inspired Landscapes: Women of the Hudson River School, and the recently opened exhibition Albany, c. 1776.

Sponsor the Event

• 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.

For inquiries about event sponsorship, please contact Barbara Owens, Director of Development, at [email protected]