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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
Dinner and after-party tickets are are sold out. Get on the waiting list by emailing rsvp@pem.org.
Unable to attend? Make a contribution to support PEM! (Fully tax deductible)
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.
For more information, or questions about corporate sponsorship, please contact Lauren Fairweather at lauren_fairweather@pem.org.
The gala dinner and after-party are sold out! Please join us in 2027 for our next gala, or get on the waiting list by emailing rsvp@pem.org.
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
Childs Gallery
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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