The Board of Directors of The Drawing Center
and Laura Hoptman, Executive Director,
invite you to

The Drawing Center 2026 Gala

Honoring
Roz Chast
KAWS
William Kentridge

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Cocktails 6:30 pm
Dinner & Honoree Tributes 7:30 pm

Chelsea Industrial
545 West 28th Street
New York, New York

The Drawing Center Gala brings together art world luminaries and our organization’s treasured supporters to celebrate an exceptional roster of honorees for whom drawing is an essential, meaningful, and generative medium. The festive evening will feature artist tributes, lively conversation, exceptional food and drink, and a shared spirit of community in support of The Drawing Center’s mission.

This event is The Drawing Center's leading annual fundraiser. Proceeds support our exhibitions, publications, public programs, and education initiatives, advancing our mission to explore drawing as a primary, dynamic, and vital force in contemporary culture and creative thought.

For table and ticket information or to make a donation, please contact Rebecca Brickman, Director of Development, at rbrickman@drawingcenter.org or (212) 219-2166 x217.