The Mount 2026 Gala
We are delighted to announce The Mount’s 2026 Gala: “Observation Inspiring Art”
Thursday, June 25th at 5:30 pm.
This year’s theme celebrates Edith Wharton as a master observer of human behavior—capturing the rituals, contradictions, and quiet comedies of society with wit, intelligence, and style.
The evening begins with cocktails in The Mount’s enchanting Italian Garden, followed by dinner in the magnificent forecourt of the mansion, where guests will be treated to a lively and lighthearted conversation with André Bernard, former Vice President of the Guggenheim Foundation, and celebrated New Yorker cartoonist and illustrator Roz Chast. Known for transforming the anxieties and absurdities of everyday life into moments of laughter, Chast embodies the same spirit of sharp, insightful observation that defined Wharton herself—making her a wonderfully fitting guest for this evening.
Gala Sponsorship Levels
Presenting Table Sponsor | $25,000
- 1 Table (8 guests)
- Top recognition across all event materials
- Verbal acknowledgement from the podium
- Inclusion in all event communications
Champion Table Sponsor | $15,000
- 1 Table (8 guests)
- Prominent recognition in the program and signage
- Verbal acknowledgement from the podium
- Recognition in select pre-event and post-event communications
Lead Table Sponsor | $10,000
- 1 Table (8 guests)
- Program and signage recognition
- Verbal acknowledgement at Gala
Benefactor Table Sponsor | $7,500
- 1 Table (8 guests)
- Program and signage recognition
- Listing in the post-event thank you
Pillar Sponsor | $5,000
- 4 Tickets
- Program and signage recognition
- Listing in the post-event thank you
Patron Sponsor | $2,500
- 2 Tickets
- Program and signage recognition
Individual Ticket | $500
For ticket and table information, please contact Conrad Hanson at chanson@edithwharton.org