PEM Gala 2026
Where Wonder Takes Us: An Evening Beyond Time and Place
Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 5:30 pm—12 am
Know before you go
5:30 pm | Dinner, Live Auction and Paddle Raise
8:30 pm–midnight | Immersive After-Party
Individual dinner tickets and after-party tickets are available now.
For more information, or questions about corporate sponsorship, please contact Lauren Fairweather at lauren_fairweather@pem.org.
The gala dinner and after-party play a vital role in sustaining PEM’s vision: to serve as an engaging and welcoming gathering place where individuals feel inspired to learn and connect through experiences of wonder, joy and contemplation.
This year's gala is inspired by the spirit of boundless curiosity, cross-cultural exchange and wonder reflected in East India Marine Hall. Join us as we celebrate the journeys we take, the sparks of innovation we discover and the perspective-shifting power of looking beyond time and place.
We are delighted to announce longtime PEM supporters Tim and Joanie Ingraham as the 2026 gala honorees.
The funds raised at the PEM Gala make the museum’s mission a reality by providing essential annual support to our vital initiatives. Exhibitions, public programs, school visits, community partnerships, internships and stimulating, life-enhancing experiences of creativity – your support makes it all possible.
Please consider supporting the PEM gala at one of these levels:
Premier
$50,000 ($43,000 tax-deductible)
- Table for 14 at the dinner at 6 pm
- Tickets for 14 additional guests to the party starting at 8:30 pm
- Verbal recognition at the dinner
- Private curator-designed experience at a later date for 14 guests
- Logo or name recognition on printed materials and digital communications
Visionary
$25,000 ($19,000 tax-deductible)
- Table for 12 at the dinner at 6 pm
- Tickets for 12 additional guests to the party starting at 8:30 pm
- Private curator-designed experience at a later date for 12 guests
- Logo or name recognition on printed materials and digital communications
Benefactor
$12,000 ($7,000 tax-deductible)
- Table for 10 at the dinner at 6 pm
- Tickets for 10 additional guests to the party starting at 8:30 pm
- Name recognition on printed materials and digital communications
Patron
$9,000 ($5,000 tax-deductible)
- Table for 8 at the dinner at 6 pm
- Tickets for 8 additional guests to the party starting at 8:30 pm
- Name recognition on printed materials and digital communications
Supporter
$3,500 ($2,500 tax-deductible)
- Seating for 2 at the dinner at 6 pm
- Tickets for 2 additional guests to the party starting at 8:30 pm
- Name recognition on printed materials and digital communications
Individual
$1,500 ($1,075 is tax deductible)
- Seating for 1 at the dinner at 6 pm
Gala After-Party
Starting at $150
Entry for one person to the after-party beginning at 8:30 pm
Unable to attend? Make a contribution to support PEM! (Fully tax deductible)
Your participation in this year’s gala will directly support PEM’s most essential priorities:
- Advancing innovative exhibitions and programs that offer unexpected, inclusive and global perspectives
- Expanding educational initiatives that inspire learners of all ages and backgrounds
- Preserving and activating PEM’s extraordinary collections and historic properties
- Strengthening the museum’s infrastructure and resources to ensure long-term institutional excellence
Please note: Sponsorship gifts and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. A $1,500 dinner reservation is valued at $425 for tax purposes. The IRS does not allow any portion of a $1,500 gala ticket to be funded through a donor-advised fund. Please consult your tax or legal advisor regarding your specific situation. PEM is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Our tax ID number is 04-3157815.
The 2026 Gala Committee
Co-Chairs
Erin and Andy Heiskell
Committee
John Andrews
Kaitlyn Andrews-Rice
Amy Brooks
Justin Cook
Molly Cook
Catherine Creighton
Michelle Dyer
Michelle Finamore
Jade Gedeon
Alex Ingraham
Marci Johnson
Niho Kozuru
Julie Matos
Sam Mazzarelli
Rachel Perry
Christine Phillips
Lauren Carter Reilly
Evelyn Reyes
Bryan Riebeek
Briana Rossi
Charlene Selle
Lori Sullivan
Jurien Timmer
Jason Williams
Caroline Wise
Benefactor Sponsors
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
Patron Sponsors
Brown Brothers Harriman
Gourmet Caterers, Inc.
Supporter Sponsors
Claire Oliver Gallery
HUB International
Montserrat College of Art
O'Rourke Bros. Memorials
In-Kind Sponsors:
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