Celebrate the opening of the dazzling exhibition, From Exile to Avant-garde: The Life of Princess Natalie Paley. 

Join Executive Director Kate Markert, Honorary Co-Chair Mark Lowham, and 2025 Co-Chairs, Connie Briggs, Jacqueline Henry, Barry Dixon, and Will Thomas for a beautiful evening. The black-tie gala on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, will support of 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 From Exile to Avant-garde: The Life of Princess Natalie Paley 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, which provide benefits to the donor, may not be paid for in full or part through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) or foundation. Hillwood will only accept a grant from a DAF if the donor-advisor indicates the preference to waive all sponsorship benefits above those that are incidental, such as event tickets. In keeping with the rules of various DAFs, Hillwood cannot accept personal payments to cover the benefit portion associated with a sponsorship gift. 

Individual Tickets are $750 each and will go on sale in mid-April. 

For additional information, please contact Amy Hill, Special Events Manager, at 202.243.3974 or ahill@hillwoodmuseum.org.