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SUMMARY:2026 Picturing The Future Gala
DESCRIPTION:The Griffin Museum of Photography will host Picturing the Future\, our
  annual cocktail party and benefit gala\, on Thursday\, November 19\,
  2026\, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at the museum in Winchester. The evening
  celebrates photography\, music\, and the future of the museum\, and it
  is the Griffin's largest fundraising event of the year. 
 
 Guests will move through the galleries with a cocktail in hand\, enjoy
  a menu from Hostess Catering\, and listen to a live performance by
  Leon Beal. Beverages are provided by Gordon's Fine Wines. 
 
 A silent auction of creative opportunities and photographs including
  some from the exhibition\, Common Time: American Musicality will be
  available for bidding during the event. The work celebrates American
  musical creativity and innovation\, and the auction gives guests a
  chance to take a piece of it home. Common Time: American Musicality
  features photographers Janette Beckman\, Margo Cooper\, William
  Feiring\, Bootsy Holler\, Joseph O. Holmes\, Henry Horenstein\, Lou
  Jones\, Ron Pownall\, and Michael Weinstein\, along with works from
  the collections of Evan Mirapaul and Gary Leopold. 
 
 © Michael Weinstein© Bootsy Holler© Margo Cooper
 
 Ticket Options
 
 Choose your way to experience the evening. 
 
 General Admission -- Join the celebration from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM.
 
 Your General Admission ticket includes:• The opportunity to support
  the Griffin Museum's future• Evening access to the Annual Gala•
  Cocktails and refreshments• Access to the silent auction• An
  evening of photography\, music\, and community 
 
 Enhanced Ticket Packages
 
 Begin the celebration early with exclusive access from 5:30 PM-8:30
  PM. Celebrate with us early\, enjoy the evening at your own pace\, and
  play a special role in supporting the future of photography at the
  Griffin Museum with this enhanced ticket packages. 
 
 Patron -- An early start to the celebration
 
 Your Patron ticket includes everything in General Admission\, plus:•
  One-hour early access to the Gala• First opportunity to experience
  the evening and exhibition• Early access to the silent auction• A
  more intimate start to the evening before General Admission guests
  arrive• Special recognition as a supporter of the Griffin Museum 
 
 Supporter -- Bring your circle: Bring two guests
 
 Your Supporter ticket includes everything in Patron Admission\,
  plus:• Tickets for you and two guests 
 
 Friend -- Bring three guests + collect a Griffin print
 
 Your Friend ticket includes everything in Patron Admission\, plus:•
  Tickets for you and three guests• Unique Limited Edition Print 
 
 Premium Ticket Packages & VIP Options
 
 Help shape the future of photography at the Griffin Museum. 
 
 Sponsor -- Host four guests + collect a Griffin print
 
 Your Sponsor ticket includes everything in Patron Admission\, plus:•
  Early access at 5:30 PM• Tickets for you and four guests• Named
  recognition at the gala• Recognition on the Griffin website and
  annual donor materials• Unique Limited Edition Print• Early access
  to the event 
 
 VIP ACCESS -- An Insider's Evening at the Griffin for You and Four
  Guests
 
 Arrive at 5:00 PM for an intimate reception with Griffin Museum
  leadership. Meet with the Executive Director\, Crista Dix\, our board
  members\, and artists from Common Time: American Musicality. Enjoy a
  first look at the exhibition\, connect with the artists\, and be among
  the first to explore the silent auction before the evening opens to
  the full gala audience.This experience includes:• Tickets for you
  and four guests• Early Meet & Greet access to the event at 5.00 PM
  with Griffin Executive Director and Board• Early Meet & Greet access
  meet the artists of Common Time: American Musicality• Unique Limited
  Edition Print• Recognition on the Griffin website and annual donor
  materials• Named recognition at the gala• Sponsorship feature in
  all social outreach and Picturing the Future collateral 
 
 © Henry Horenstein© Ron Pownall© Arnold Newman\, Violin\, from the
  collection of Evan Mirapaul© Janette Beckman© Lou Jones© Annie
  Leibowitz\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Collection of Gary Leopold
 
 Thank you to our Sponsors and supporters of this special event - The
  Griffin Museum Board of Directors\, and Margo Cooper for our music
  performance. We are grateful to Hostess Catering and Gordon's Fine
  Wines for creating a delicious culinary experience for the evening
  event. Thank you to everyone who donated their creativity and time to
  uplift the museum to secure our future.
LOCATION:Griffin Museum of Photography\, 67 Shore Road\, Winchester\, MA 01890
URL:https://griffinmuseum.org/event/pf2026/
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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