2025 DIA Gala

On Saturday, November 8, the Detroit Institute of Arts will be transformed for an unforgettable evening of exceptional dining, fine wine, live entertainment, and music. This year’s Gala will honor our dedicated event chairs, Ellena Gatzaros & Christos Moisides, Julie & Adam Rothstein, and Kelly & Kelvin Squires, while celebrating the enduring beauty of our museum.

Schedule

• 6:30 p.m. Reception
• 7:30 p.m. Dinner
• 9 p.m. After Party

We are also proud to mark a significant milestone: the 10th anniversary of Gargaro Director, President and CEO Salvador Salort-Pons, whose leadership has guided the DIA with vision and passion.

Your support, whether through sponsorship, ticket purchase, or a generous donation, directly benefits the DIA’s endowment. These contributions sustain our operations, enrich our educational programs, and ensure access to art, culture, and history for more than 600,000 visitors each year, including thousands of local students.

We invite you to partner with us by becoming a Gala Sponsor or by joining us for this remarkable celebration. 

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor commitments made by September 2, 2025, will be included on the invitation.

Dress Code: Art Party Chic/Black Tie Optional

Committee

• Adele Acheson
• Rochelle Hurt Anderson, M.D.
• Lisa Applebaum
• Pamela Applebaum
• The Honorable Robbie Archer
• Ann Berman and Daniel Feld
• Dr. Charles M. Boyd
• Thomas W. Sidlik and Rebecca A. Boylan
• Mrs. Lindsay Brock
• Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. A. Broderick
• Mrs. Lindsey Buhl
• Leland Calloway
• Leigh Chandler
• Christine and David Colman
• Julie and Jeffrey Morganroth
• Joanne Danto and Arnold Weingarden
• Alexandra Decker
• Ms. Marla Donovan
• Mayor Mike Duggan and Dr. Sonia Hassan Duggan
• Nicole Eisenberg
• Colleen and Blake Ellis
• Beth Fisher
• Lauren G. Fisher
• The Honorable David and Jennifer Fischer
• Ms. Elise Fisher
• Mrs. Avery Fisher
• Elyse Foltyn
• Catherine and Nathan Forbes
• Emily and Henry Ford III
• Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Ford
• Linda D. Forte
• Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Frankel
• Nicole George and Chris Thomas
• Eliza Getz
• Dr. Theodore and Diana Golden
• Dr. Kaili and Roderick Hardamon
• Tiffany J. Jackson
• Mr. and Mrs. William H. John
• Dr. and Mrs. Darnell Kaigler
• Danialle and Peter Karmanos, Jr.
• Bonnie Larson
• Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Leverett
• Mr. Malcolm Leverett
• Mr. and Mrs. Lamar and Kyra Leverett
• Annie Margulis
• Mary Massaron
• Mr. Dexter Mason and Dr. Kimberly Stokes-Mason
• Fair and Bruce Milnes
• Cheryl Munday
• Joy Orley Nachman
• Elanah Nachman Hunger
• Linda Orlans and Gerald Padilla
• Lisa Nederlander
• Lisa Pernick and Bruce Israel
• Marsha Philpot
• Ms. Vivian Rogers Pickard
• Judith P. Pritchett, PhD
• Christine and David Provost
• Mrs. Anita Rajpal
• Nanci J. Rands
• Kim and Mark Reuss
• Catherine and James Rosenthal
• Constance Ross
• Dr. Richard and Jane Schwartz
• Ms. Sandra Seligman and Mr. Allen Goldsmith
• Paula and Joseph Silver
• Julie and Julio Sosa
• Bill and Joya Sherron
• Mrs. Paula Lewis Smith
• Ms. Camille Squires
• Ms. Morgan Squires
• Lorna Thomas, M.D.
• Dr. Vasu Tolia
• Rhonda D. Welburn
• Janis Wetsman
• Ms. Jenise Williams
• Denise Brooks-Williams and Jeffrey Williams
• Amy Suzanne Zimmer

Sponsors 

MASTERPIECE PATRON

• Judy Frankel
• Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Krall
• Richard Sonenklar and Gregory Haynes

BRUSH BENEFACTOR

• Cartier
• Christine and David Provost

CANVAS CONNOISSEUR

• Black Book Presents
• Joanne Danto and Arnold Weingarden
• Detroit Manufacturing Systems
• DTE Foundation
• Nicole and Stephen Eisenberg
• The Honorable David and Jennifer Fischer
• Ford Philanthropy
• Catherine and Nathan Forbes
• Mary Anne and Eugene Gargaro, Jr.
• Jennifer Gilbert
• Nancy and James Grosfeld
• Honigman LLP
• K-Squared Foundation
• Donna and John Kemp
• Kercheval Financial Group
• Nicole and Matthew Lester
• Catherine and James Rosenthal
• Nancy and Arn Tellem
• Burton A. Zipser and Sandra D. Zipser Foundation

As of August 22, 2025