Annual Gala

The 2026 Hyde Collection Gala: Taking Flight
Honoring the Impact of Jason & Heather Ward | Celebrating New Horizons
September 26 | 6 – 9 PM
Co-Chairs: Carl & Terry DeBrule, along with Mark Behan & Tara Hutchins

This special evening celebrates Jason and Heather Ward’s extraordinary generosity, leadership, and commitment to The Hyde and our region. Guests will enjoy gallery access, an elegant dinner, inspiring tributes, music, and dancing while supporting The Hyde’s mission to educate, inspire, and enrich lives through the arts.

Proceeds from the Gala will support exhibitions, educational programs, and transformative initiatives that help shape The Hyde’s future.

We’re officially SOLD OUT! Thank you for the incredible response—we can’t wait to celebrate with you. Interested in joining the waitlist? Please contact our Development team at [email protected] for more information.

Support The Hyde and promote your brand. Your participation—which offers visibility in digital, print, and throughout the event space—is a sign of investment in our Museum and encourages others in our shared community to join in partnership with The Hyde.
If you are interested in sponsoring the 2026 Hyde Gala, please contact our Development team at [email protected].

• Presenting Sponsor
• Signature Sponsor
• Premier Sponsor
• Community Sponsors: India and Benjamin Adams; Bunny Bitner; Don & Carol Eurillo; Suzanne & Paul McPhillips; Anne & George Morris; Francine & Robert Nemer; Linda & Michael Toohey

• Honorary Committee: India & Benjamin Adams; Catherine Baker; Liz Beauregard; Mark Behan & Tara Hutchins; Art Belden & Lori Baldwin; James Burkett, Esq. & Susan Burkett; Tenée & James Casaccio; Belinda Colón & Benj Gleeksman; Ellen-Deane Cummins; Carl & Terry DeBrule; Eva Detmer; Elizabeth Dubben; Carrianna C. Eurillo, Esq.; Lindsay & Justin Ferrara; Leo & Martha Fishel; Christina Gerarde; E. Grant Gentner; David C. Howson; Rachel Hyman; Laura Lincoln; Martin & Karla Lunder; Anne & George Morris; Francine & Robert Nemer; Jerry Nudi & Cindy Phillips; Betsy & Peter Olmsted; Victoria Palermo & Dr. John Rugge; Andrew Parsons & Tressie LaFay; Eliza Renz & Dr. Ted Geddis; Mary & Franklin Renz; Ardie & Dan Russell; Paul & Wendy Schiavi; Karl & Kim Seitz; Chelsea & Joshua Silver; Debra Smith; Dan Stec; Julia & Charles Van Hall; Jason & Heather Ward; EDC Warren County

• Gala Planning Committee: Mark Behan; Cam Cardinale; Carl & Terry DeBrule; Ann Eckert; Carrianna Eurillo; Christina Gerarde; Christine Hoard; Tara Hutchins; Michelle Kairns; Melissa Montgomery; Francine Nemer; Pat Vaughn; Kate Wilkins