Gilded Gala 2026

The Gilded Gala

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

5:30 PM | Reception

7:00 PM | Dinner

Driehaus Museum

50 East Erie St.

Chicago, IL 60611

About

The Gilded Gala is the Driehaus Museum’s annual celebration of artistic excellence and Chicago’s cultural legacy, benefitting the Museum’s transformative public programming and mission of expanding access to extraordinary art, architecture, and design.

2026 Honoree: Mansueto Office, Inc.

This year’s signature event will honor Mansueto Office, Inc. for advancing the well-being of communities through philanthropic support of holistic educational and cultural initiatives, as well as the stewardship of our architecturally significant built environment to ensure long-term social impact.

Gilded Gala Leadership

Suzette Bross Bulley, Gala Chair

Lisa M. Key, Executive Director

Zachary Lazar, Board Chair

Gilded Gala Sponsorship

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating artistry, architecture, and design at the Driehaus Museum’s annual gala. Explore exclusive sponsorship opportunities and benefits through this link. 

Please note: sponsorship opportunities are limited and available on a first-come basis. To ensure a thoughtfully curated and elevated guest experience, select levels are capped.

Tickets to the Gilded Gala will be available for purchase in September.

Contributions

If you are unable to attend, but wish to contribute to support the Driehaus Museum’s exhibitions, educational programs, and community initiatives that expand access to art, architecture, and design, please visit here: Donate 

For more information, please contact gala@driehausmuseum.org or call Grace Brandt, Associate Director of Development, at (312) 874-5912.