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The 2026 Hudson Hall Gala brings together artists, supporters, and friends for an evening of performance, celebration, and a first look at the 2026–2027 season.
6 PM Cocktails / 7 PM Seated Dinner by Swoon Kitchenbar
Hudson Hall, 327 Warren Street, Hudson NY
Honoring:
- Elena Mosley, Operation Unite NY
- Steven Johnson & Walter Sudol, Second Ward Foundation
Guests will enjoy performances by choreographer-in-residence Bobbi Jene Smith, jazz duo Vuyo Sotashe and Chris Pattishall, and countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen with early music band Ruckus, who will perform an excerpt from the next opera in our Handel on the Hudson series, Deidamia.
In a special installation for gala evening only, Cindy Sherman’s sculptural set for Stephen Petronio’s dance Island of Misfit Toys (2003) will be on view.
Proceeds from the evening support Hudson Hall’s artistic, educational, and community programs throughout the year.
Leadership Levels:
- Platinum, 8 VIP tickets / $10,000
- Gold, 6 tickets / $5,000
- Silver, 4 tickets / $3,000
- Bronze, 1 ticket / $1,000
Single Gala Ticket: $500
Buy tickets by March 31, 2026 to be included on the printed invitation.
Hudson Hall is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, EIN 14-1752524. Your contribution is tax-deductible, minus $300 for each attending dinner guest.
Paying by check or would like to make a pledge?
Please complete and return this form.
Paying with DAFs or Charitable Trusts:
If you wish to support the gala from a restricted account such as donor-advised funds (DAF), charitable trusts, or corporate gifts, you may pay for gala tickets separately from your tax-deductible sponsorship and your total contributions will be recognized by Hudson Hall. For example, if you wish to support at the Gold Leadership Level and attend as a couple, you will buy two gala tickets at $500 each and make a tax-deductible contribution of $4,000, for a total giving level of $5,000. (Guidelines from Fidelity Charitable).
Please email liz@hudsonhall.org if you have any questions.
Host Committee
Thank you to our Host Committee for your leadership. To join the Host Committee, please contact Liz at liz@hudsonhall.org by March 31.
- Paul M. Barrett
- Christine Boeke
- Robin & Miles Flamenbaum
- Walter Flamenbaum
- Peter Frank & Jonathan Lerner
- Suzanne Frye
- Maryna Bilak Haughton & Maurice Haughton
- Melissa Hougland
- Alison Lankenau
- Terence Law & Llew Young
- Tim Legg & Doug Wingo
- Sarah Lipsky & Timothy Doyle
- Jeanne & Robert Meister
- Cynthia R. Richards
- Mary Ellen Ross & Vern J. Bergelin
- R. B. Schlather & Adam Weinert
- Frances Spark & Michel Goldberg
- Holly Stair
- Dawn Tsien & Tony Albino
- Tom Viola
- Jean Warshaw & Robert Michel
- List as of March 11, 2026
Corporate Sponsorship / Gala Advertising
Hudson Hall offers companies unique and customized brand exposure through various sponsorship opportunities. To learn more about bespoke corporate sponsorship levels and benefits, contact liz@hudsonhall.org.