Tickets and Sponsorships
An Evening at the Walters
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Gala Sponsorships
Cocktail hour 6 p.m.
Dinner in the galleries 7 p.m.
Party 9 p.m. to midnight
Sponsorships include access to the cocktail hour, dinner in the galleries, and the party. All party tickets, including sponsor party tickets, have 9 p.m. entry and access to an open bar, light fare, entertainment, and specialty lounge experiences.
COCKTAIL HOUR SPONSOR
$35,000
Tax-deductible contribution of $31,400
- VIP dinner table of 12 in prominent location
- Branding opportunities and exclusive Cocktail Hour Sponsor visibility
- Prominent email and website logo placement
PARTY SPONSOR
$35,000
Tax-deductible contribution of $31,800
- VIP dinner table of 4 and 20 party tickets
- Branding opportunities and exclusive Party Sponsor visibility
- Prominent email and website logo placement
LOUNGE SPONSOR
$25,000
Tax-deductible contribution of $22,600
- 4 dinner and 12 party tickets
- Recognition opportunities within 2 specialty lounges
PLATINUM SPONSOR
$25,000
Tax-deductible contribution of $21,400
- VIP dinner table of 12 in prominent location
Sponsors at the $25,000 and $35,000 levels also receive:
- Logo recognition in email marketing to 12,000+ households
- Exclusive social media exposure to audience of over 33,000 followers
- Recognition on event invitation*
- Invitation to return to the museum for exclusive behind-the-scenes tour for you and your guests
- Invitations to donor events and exhibition openings throughout the year commensurate with giving level
To confirm your selection or discuss benefits of the $25,000 and $35,000 levels, please contact Elaina Penney, Manager of Special Events & Sponsorships, at [email protected] or 410-547-9000 ext. 212. *Sponsorship must be confirmed by Friday, August 1 to be included on the printed event invitation.
GOLD SPONSOR
$15,000
Tax-deductible contribution of $12,000
- Dinner table of 10
- Logo recognition in select email marketing to 12,000+ households
- Recognition on event invitation*
- Invitation to return to the museum for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour for you and your guests
SILVER SPONSOR (limited availability)
$10,000
Tax-deductible contribution varies
- Choice of: Dinner table of 8 ($7,600 deductible)
OR 2 dinner and 10 party tickets ($8,400 deductible) - Recognition in select email marketing to 12,000+ households
- Recognition on event invitation*
SAPPHIRE SPONSOR (limited availability)
$7,500
Tax-deductible contribution of $5,700
- Dinner table of 6
- Recognition in select email marketing to 12,000+ households
- Recognition on event invitation*
BRONZE SPONSOR (limited availability)
$5,000
Tax-deductible contribution varies
- Choice of: Dinner table of 4 ($3,800 deductible)
OR 10 party tickets ($4,000 deductible) - Recognition on event invitation*
AMETHYST SPONSOR (limited availability)
$2,000
Tax-deductible contribution of $1,400
- Choice of: 2 dinner OR 6 party tickets
All sponsors receive, in addition to the benefits listed above:
- Recognition on the Walters website and onsite at the event
- Invitation to donor events and exhibition openings throughout the year commensurate with giving level
Seating Selection
Certain spaces in the museum’s galleries offer a particularly magical dining experience. For an additional $5,000 donation, select your seating location and let your anticipation build. Choose from the historic grandeur of the Collector’s Study, the quiet beauty of the Sarcophagus gallery, the gilded splendor of Italian paintings, and more. Select spaces are available at and above the Bronze Sponsor level for seating preselection.
Please contact Elaina Penney, Manager of Special Events & Sponsorships, at [email protected] or 410-547-9000 ext. 212 for details or to discuss media or in-kind sponsorships. *Sponsorship must be confirmed by Friday, August 1 to be included on the printed event invitation.
Individual Tickets
DINNER TICKETS
A limited number of dinner tickets will go on sale Wednesday, August 13, for $500 and increase to $550 on Friday, October 3. All dinner tickets include access to the party.
PARTY TICKETS
A limited number of party tickets will go on sale Wednesday, August 13, for $150 and increase to $175 on Friday, October 3. All party tickets have 9 p.m. entry.
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An Evening at the Walters is a 21+ event. Tickets and sponsorships are non-refundable.
Table sizes are specific to sponsorship levels; additional tickets purchased may be seated elsewhere.
To purchase a sponsorship or tickets through a fund or foundation that does not allow for the receipt of non-deductible benefits, please contact your tax advisor or donor-advised fund (DAF) holder for more information. You may also reach out to Walters Development staff at 410-547-9000 ext. 283 with questions.
If modifications to the event format are made, benefits and fair market value may change.
Regarding seating selection: Walters staff reserve the right to make changes to artwork location or display at any time for the preservation or safety of the artwork, building, and guests. While every effort will be made to avoid changes, if unforeseen circumstances necessitate alterations to the gala seating layout or artwork on display, Walters staff will inform the sponsor at the earliest opportunity.