Gala / Benefit

Gilded Gala 2026

Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
50 E. Erie, Murphy Auditorium, Chicago, IL 60611

On behalf of Lisa M. Key, Executive Director, and the Board of Directors, the Driehaus Museum invites you to join us for The Gilded Gala, an annual celebration of artistic excellence and Chicago’s cultural legacy. This signature event benefits the Museum’s transformative public programming and mission of expanding access to extraordinary art, architecture, and design.


The 2026 Gilded Gala will honor Mansueto Office, Inc. for advancing the well-being of communities through philanthropic support of holistic educational and cultural initiatives, as well as the stewardship of our architecturally significant built environment to ensure long-term social impact.


Suzette Bross Bulley, Gala Chair

Lisa M. Key, Executive Director

Zachary Lazar, Board Chair


Tuesday, November 17, 2026 

5:30pm Reception

7:00pm Dinner & Program


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