Celebrate the opening of Interwoven: A Tradition of Textiles at Hillwood's annual black tie gala

Join Executive Director Kate Markert, 2026 Co-Chairs, Michele Hartlove and Renata Patterson, and Honorary Co-Chair Mark Lowham, for a beautiful evening. The black-tie gala on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, will support Hillwood's mission to share the cultural treasure that Marjorie Merriweather Post left for the public's enjoyment. 

Begin the evening with cocktails and be the first to tour the special exhibition Interwoven: A Tradition of Textiles at 6:30 p.m. At 8 p.m., enjoy a starlit dinner on the magnificent Lunar Lawn.

Your support is vital to Hillwood's continuing work to educate and inspire the public through the legacy of Marjorie Merriweather Post's collections and gardens. Gifts will support the development of innovative new programming, educational opportunities, and special exhibitions.

Dress code is black tie.

Valet will be provided. 

Sponsorship Opportunities:

$25,000 ($22,500 tax deductible)

• One table of ten at the gala with preferred location
• Opportunity to host an event for up to fifty guests at Hillwood with the Executive Director or Chief Curator
• Opportunity for a private curator-led tour for up to twenty
• Logo placement on the invitation and website, as well as on the list of sponsors at the gala
• Recognition in the press release
• Recognition on Hillwood's Donor Wall
• Recognition of sponsorship in remarks made at the gala

$20,000 ($17,500 tax deductible)

• One table of ten at the gala with preferred location
• Opportunity for a private curator-led tour for up to twenty
• Recognition on the invitation and website, as well as on the list of sponsors at the gala
• Recognition in the press release
• Recognition on Hillwood's Donor Wall
• Recognition of sponsorship in remarks made at the gala

$15,000 ($12,500 tax deductible)

• One table of ten at the gala with preferred location
• Opportunity for a private curator-led tour for up to fifteen
• Recognition on the invitation and website, as well as on the list of sponsors at the gala
• Recognition in the press release
• Recognition on Hillwood's Donor Wall
• Recognition of sponsorship in remarks made at the gala

$10,000 ($8,000 tax deductible)

• Gala seating for eight
• Opportunity for a private curator-led tour for up to ten
• Recognition on the invitation and website, as well as on the list of sponsors at the gala
• Recognition on Hillwood's Donor Wall
• Recognition of sponsorship in remarks made at the gala

$5,000 ($4,000 tax deductible)

• Gala seating for four
• Opportunity for a private curator-led tour for up to eight
• Recognition on the invitation and website, as well as on the list of sponsors at the gala
• Recognition on Hillwood's Donor Wall

$3,000 ($2,500 tax deductible)

• Gala seating for two
• Recognition on the invitation and website, as well as on the list of sponsors at the gala
• Recognition on Hillwood's Donor Wall

$1,500 ($1,250 tax deductible)

• Gala seating for one
• Recognition on the invitation and website, as well as on the list of sponsors at the gala

Please note: Sponsorships that offer benefits to the donor cannot be funded, in whole or in part, through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) or foundation. Hillwood will accept a grant from a DAF only if the donor-advisor chooses to waive sponsorship benefits including event tickets. Incidental benefits such as donor acknowledgements are permitted. In line with DAF regulations, Hillwood cannot accept personal payments to cover the cost of event tickets associated with the sponsorship grant.

For questions or to make a gift or pledge, contact Toresha King, Special Events Manager at (202) 243-3974 or [email protected].