The benchmark summer gala of the Hamptons art scene: seated dinner, auctions, dancing, in the museum designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron. The 2026 edition honouring philanthropist Ellen Katz and artists Enoc Perez, Joan Semmel, Hiroshi Sugimoto, with a tribute to Pat Steir.
Line-up : Collectors, artists, fashion and design figures from NYC; 2026 honourees: Ellen Katz, Enoc Perez, Joan Semmel, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Pat Steir (in memoriam)
Parrish Art Museum (Water Mill, Hamptons), a museum designed by Herzog & de Meuron; Midsummer Gala 2026 'A Night in the Clouds' honoring philanthropist Ellen Katz and artists Enoc Perez, Joan Semmel and Hiroshi Sugimoto.
Tickets and tables via parrishart.org (Midsummer Gala page): gala dinner (premium tickets and sponsor tables), auction and dancing inside the museum. Online dinner sales may be closed — in that case, contact the benefit events office directly (benefitevents@parrishart.org, +1 631-283-2118 x134) for a dinner ticket. The most accessible option to mingle with the same crowd is the Afterglow Party (separate ticket, sold online), along with Cocktail Hour tickets. No free entry — a charity evening by ticket.