The Drawing Center's 2026 Gala
The Board of Directors of The Drawing Center
and Laura Hoptman, Executive Director,
invite you to
The Drawing Center 2026 Gala
Honoring
Roz Chast
KAWS
William Kentridge
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Cocktails 6:30 pm
Dinner & Honoree Tributes 7:30 pm
Chelsea Industrial
545 West 28th Street
New York, New York
The Drawing Center Gala brings together art world luminaries and our organization’s treasured supporters to celebrate an exceptional roster of honorees for whom drawing is an essential, meaningful, and generative medium. The festive evening will feature artist tributes, lively conversation, exceptional food and drink, and a shared spirit of community in support of The Drawing Center’s mission.
This event is The Drawing Center's leading annual fundraiser. Proceeds support our exhibitions, publications, public programs, and education initiatives, advancing our mission to explore drawing as a primary, dynamic, and vital force in contemporary culture and creative thought.