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      PEM Gala 2026

      Where Wonder Takes Us: An Evening Beyond Time and Place

      Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 6 pm—12 am

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      Information about tickets and table sponsorship will be shared soon. 

      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 the newly installed 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.

      6 pm | Dinner, Live Auction and Paddle Raise
      8:30 pm–midnight | Immersive After-Party 

      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
      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

      As of April 3, 2026

      In-Kind Sponsors: 

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