Annual Gala 2026
Director and CEO Thomas P. Campbell, 2025 Honoree Sir Isaac Julien, 2025 Annual Gala Chairs Lynn and Ed Poole, and 2025 Honoree Dagmar Dolby. Photography by Drew Altizer at the Annual Gala 2025
Gala Chairs
Lisa and Jim Zanze
Honoring
Andy Goldsworthy and Cynthia Fry Gunn and John A. Gunn
Join us for the Fine Arts Museums’ premier fundraising event—a dazzling black-tie celebration where art, creativity, and community come together in style. This unforgettable evening shines a spotlight on what makes San Francisco an exceptional arts destination. Your support directly fuels bold exhibitions at the de Young and Legion of Honor, the care of our world-class collections, and inclusive educational and community programs that inspire audiences across the Bay Area and beyond.
The Annual Gala will honor artist Andy Goldsworthy, creator of the de Young’s iconic site-specific work Drawn Stone at the main entrance, and philanthropists Cynthia Fry Gunn and John A. Gunn, devoted champions of the arts and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
The evening includes a seated dinner, a special honoree program, and Late Night—the gala’s after-party featuring full access to our galleries, playful pop-up experiences, and a headline musical performance.
Schedule
6 pm / Red carpet arrivals, cocktails, and exhibition preview of Monet and Venice
7:30 pm / Seated dinner + honoree program
9 pm – midnight / Late Night
Ticket details
Individual tickets starting at $1,500. Corporate tickets starting at $5,000. Tables starting at $25,000. Late Night tickets start at $150.
For more information or to request accessibility accommodations please contact annualgala@famsf.org or 415.750.3518.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Carolyn Prasad, director of corporate partnerships, at cprasad@famsf.org.
*Listing in printed invitation if received by January 14, 2026
**Listing in event program if received by March 16, 2026
In accordance with IRS guidelines, in order for the Museums to accept payment from a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) or foundation for their fundraising event purchase, payment must be for the full value of the tickets, with a second method of payment for goods and services provided from either a personal or corporate account. The goods and services amount cannot be subtracted from the package or ticket price. Please consult with your tax adviser or DAF sponsor regarding rules governing any DAF or foundation distributions.
Annual Gala Host Committee Members
Bank of America
Bloomberg
J. Riccardo Benavides
Sandra Bessières
Bettina Bryant
Lisa Bransten and John Rumsey
Jennifer Caldwell and John Fisher
Stacey B. Case
Carol and Lyman Casey
Caley Castelein
Tracy Chen and Tom Schoenherr
Kate Harbin Clammer and Adam Clammer
Dodge & Cox
East West Bank
Dana and Robert Emery
John and Alix Flynn
Jane and Mike Gaito
Stanlee R. Gatti
Max Boyer Glynn and David Glynn
Lisa and Douglas Goldman
Jane and Wyatt Gruber
Cynthia Fry Gunn and John A. Gunn
Cheryl Haines
Rebecca and Cal Henderson
Holly Johnson and Parker Harris
Margot and Steve Kerr
Gretchen B. Kimball and Dr. David Blende
Seth L. Matarasso, M.D.
Stephanie and Bill Mellin
Lorna Meyer Calas and Dennis Calas
Leesa Miao and Martin Romo
Jason Moment and Honora Kerr
Maryam and Oran Muduroglu
Yurie and Carl Pascarella
Lynn and Edward Poole
Dr. Heather Preston
Jeffrey and Vivian Saper
Laura Scher and Ian Altman
Ash and Shashin Shah
Mary Beth and David Shimmon
Jessica Silverman and Sarah Thornton
David and Roxanne Soward
David Hooker Spencer
Wilhelmina and Daniel Turkovich
Vita Brevis Club
Gwynned Vitello
Anne and Paul Wattis
Diane B. Wilsey
Barbara A. Wolfe
Annie and Montgomery Woods
Lisa and Jim Zanze
Tony and Julie Zanze
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