Gala & Party
The Gala & Party returns October 25, 2025!
Regarded as one of Baltimore’s most exciting arts and culture events, the gala and party is an extraordinary celebration of the cultural leadership and impact of the Walters Art Museum. Gather with over 500 fellow guests—arts supporters, community partners, artists, and Baltimore leaders—for an unforgettable evening of creative cocktails and culinary delights, stories of art and impact, and effervescent entertainment. Whether you join us at the gala to dine in the galleries amidst the splendor of breathtaking works of art from across the world or amp up the energy at the party, all are invited to this party with a purpose.
In this especially vital moment, attending The Gala & Party is an investment in the arts and cultural life of Baltimore. Our gala and party enables the museum to enhance outreach programs, expand collections, and advance our region’s creative economy through continued collaboration with local artists and community partners. Through this singular fundraiser, sponsors and individual ticket buyers allow us to uphold the Walters’ commitment to offer free admission for all to the museum, its special exhibitions, and dynamic programming.
Attendees of this highly anticipated annual event belong to a dynamic network whose support sustains the museum as a vibrant, accessible space where visitors can learn, connect, and be inspired by the transformative power of art. Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of realizing this essential vision for the Walters.
2025 Gala and Party Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield ▪ Johns Hopkins Medicine ▪ Lewis Contractors
Gold Sponsors
Peter & Millicent Bain ▪ Laura & John Banes ▪ Ellen & Ed Bernard ▪ CFG Bank ▪ The Classic Catering People ▪ James H. DeGraffenreidt, Jr. & Dr. Mychelle Y. Farmer ▪ Philip & Deborah English ▪ Guy & Nupur Flynn ▪ Kramon & Graham, P.A. ▪ Andrea B. Laporte ▪ PNC Private Bank ▪ Betsey & David Todd / The Boshell Foundation
Silver Sponsors
Aegon Transamerica Foundation ▪ Continental Realty Corporation ▪ Andre M. Davis & Jessica Strauss ▪ Suzy & Eddie Dunn ▪ J.P. Morgan Private Bank ▪ Marquette Associates ▪ Matthew Polk & Amy Gould ▪ Sheila & Jim Vidmar
Sapphire Sponsors
American Trading and Production Corporation ▪ Baltimore Ravens ▪ Bozzuto Family Foundation ▪ Elke & Bill Durden ▪ Bill & Nan Paternotte
Bronze Sponsors
The Baltimore Banner ▪ Winnie & Neal Borden ▪ Thomas Brown & Susan M. Weingast ▪ Lambis Rank ▪ Ava Lias-Booker ▪ M&T Bank ▪ Neal Naff ▪ Lynn & Phil Rauch ▪ Schlachman, Belsky, Weiner, & Davey, P.A. ▪ Sheppard Pratt
Amethyst Sponsors
Deborah Baum ▪ Courtney Cass ▪ Chesapeake Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley ▪ Lauren & Andrew Collins ▪ Elizabeth Dugan & Daniel Rotrosen ▪ Alexandra & Mike Elias ▪ Christine Espenshade ▪ Carey Fetting-Smith ▪ Garcia Hamilton & Associates, L.P. ▪ Melissa Guttman ▪ Paul Konka & Susan Dugan-Konka ▪ Kathleen Lyon ▪ Kristin Newhall MacMillan ▪ Ashley Mancinelli & Chris Baviello ▪ Sarah Manekin ▪ MCB Real Estate ▪ Lynda Perry & Robert Holley ▪ Pulse Accounting & Finance Solutions ▪ RCM&D ▪ Seventy2 Capital Wealth Management ▪ Stephanie Shea ▪ Sarah Thomas & Peter Hirtle ▪ Worcester Eisenbrandt
2025 Gala Committee
Chairs
Laura & John Banes
Anthony Evans & Kevin Sowers
Edward (Ned) F. Walton II & Sarah Walton
Committee Members
Peter & Millicent Bain ▪ Casey Brent ▪ Allison Brill ▪ Catie & Blake Dickinson ▪ Guy & Nupur Flynn ▪ Ricardo Johnson ▪ Robyn & Jason Murphy ▪ Rebecca Myers ▪ Joel & Emily Pallikal ▪ Lynda Perry ▪ Tyler Tate ▪ Betsey & David Todd