Whitney Gala Raises $6.3M in 2026
The 2026 Whitney Gala raised $6.3 million for the museum, as reported by Surface Magazine. The event is part of a broader series of cultural benefits and design events covered in the same article, including DUMBO Design Day where Snøhetta unveiled the neighborhood's official Design District logo, and other gatherings like Jessie Schuster's cocktail for Paul, Dia Art Foundation's spring benefit, Brooklyn Museum honoring Iris van Herpen, BOFFO's spring benefit, BFA and Surface celebrating The Huntington's return, International Center of Photography's event, Ananas Ananas' site-specific food experience, VIP opening of The 2026 Photography Show, Sant Ambroeus during Milan Design Week, and Printed Matter's 50th anniversary benefit dinner.
Key facts
- The 2026 Whitney Gala raised $6.3 million.
- The gala benefits the Whitney Museum.
- Snøhetta unveiled DUMBO's official Design District logo during DUMBO Design Day.
- Jessie Schuster hosted an intimate cocktail for Paul.
- Dia Art Foundation held a spring benefit.
- Brooklyn Museum honored Iris van Herpen in 2026.
- BOFFO held a spring benefit.
- Printed Matter celebrated its 50th anniversary with a benefit dinner.
Entities
Artists
- Iris van Herpen
- Paul
Institutions
- Whitney Museum
- Snøhetta
- Dia Art Foundation
- Brooklyn Museum
- BOFFO
- BFA
- Surface
- International Center of Photography
- Ananas Ananas
- Sant Ambroeus
- Printed Matter
- Surface Magazine
Locations
- DUMBO
- Milan
- Italy