Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Night
May 2, 2026
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SAVE THE DATE! Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Night The Academy Art Museum’s Annual Spring Event
Sponsorships are open for our 2026 spring event! Join us for a dazzling party celebrating Rauschenberg 100: New Connections, and the artist’s ability to transform ordinary, everyday objects into extraordinary works of art.
We are honored to feature Academy Art Museum Trustee Dan Weiss as our keynote speaker. Dan is the former President and CEO of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and currently serves as the Director and CEO of the Philadelphia Art Museum. He is the author of Why The Museum Matters, a compelling case for the importance of museum philanthropy.
New this year: An After Party. Did you know that Robert Rauschenberg loved taco parties? Our After Party will feature a taco truck with late-night bites, desserts, libations, and music. Stay late with us.
Proceeds from sponsorships sustain our annual operating costs keeping admission free, programs thriving, and the creativity and conversations flowing for the benefit of our beloved community.
Event Info:
- Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Event Location: 28932 I-Way Court, Easton, MD
- Cocktail Attire
- Valet Parking
Thank you to our 2026 Event Chairs
Debbie and Mike Potter
Tickets & Info
Saturday – May 2, 2026
6:00 pm
Sponsorship Opportunities
Please contact the Development Office at development@academyartmuseum.org with any questions.
2026 Supporters
Cathy McCoy
Debbie & Mike Potter
Holly & Gary Townsend
PROMOTER
Donna and Jim Alpi
Anne Marie & Jay Borneman
Sue & Joe Bredekamp
Denise Grant & Frank Raines
Cindy & John Heller
Sachiko Kuno
Christine & Don Martin
Courtney & Scott Pastrick
Beverly & Richard Tilghman
ADVOCATE
Arrae
Lyn & Andy McCormick
Nanny Trippe
Chesapeake Blooms
Pam & Jim Harris
Alexa & Tom Seip
PATRON
Bay Imprint
Ellie & Brian Chistiansen
Joyce & Steven Doehler
Carolyne Hyde
Bette Kenzie
Lauren & Chuck Mangold
Comber McHugh
NAI Emory Hill
Dale & Bob Rauch
Missy Warfield
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Terry & Bill Witowsky
SUPPORTER
Ellen & Richard Bodorff
Miriam & Mark Dickinson
Meagan & Ron Flohr
Carol & Jeff Groh
Jan & Richard Hynson
Corrie & Alden James
Lane Engineering
Michaeal Linardi & Dr. Dean Tyson
Mary Tydings Smith & JT Smith
Christine Maynard & Robert Sommerlatte
Tred Avon Family Wealth
Julie Lansaw & F. Joseph Warin
Sandra & Dan Weiss
Whalen Construction Company