Museums by Moonlight

Museums by Moonlight is an elegant black tie gala benefiting two extraordinary art museums: the Cantor Arts Center and the Anderson Collection at Stanford University. Held only once every two years, this much anticipated event begins with cocktails and is followed by a sumptuous dinner and dancing under the stars. Guests have exclusive access to the galleries throughout the evening and will enjoy a special preview of a major new exhibition opening at each museum.

September 19, 2026

5 PM | Cantor and Anderson galleries will open early for a special viewing of exhibitions 6 PM | Cocktails by Richard Serra’s Sequence 7 PM | Dinner and dancing under the stars in the Rodin Sculpture Garden

Black tie (optional) | Valet Parking | Seating is Limited

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To learn more about sponsorship and payment options, please contact Lexi Bradley, Development Manager.

Please note that financial institutions that administer Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) do not allow distributions that include a non-deductible portion, such as Museums by Moonlight sponsorship.

Ruth Asawa with Hanging Sculpture, 1951-2

Honoring Ruth Asawa

The Museums by Moonlight gala will posthumously honor Ruth Asawa. Her legacy as an extraordinary artist and tireless advocate for arts education perfectly embodies the missions of the Cantor Arts Center and Anderson Collection at Stanford University.

Ruth Asawa with hanging looped-wire sculpture, 1951. Photo © Imogen Cunningham Trust. Artwork © 2026 Ruth Asawa Lanier, Inc., Courtesy David Zwirner

Supporting Our Mission

Support from this gala directly benefits the extraordinary depth and breadth of visual arts programs serving the Stanford campus, greater Bay Area community, and beyond. The impact of these programs extends to K-12 schools in three counties; Stanford students, staff, and faculty; and members of the general public from across the nation and around the globe.

Specifically, support from Museums by Moonlight makes the following possible—and so much more:

Free admission for all visitors year-round
Free school programs and tours for K-12 students
Free museum engagement guide tours, talks in the galleries, and art-making activities
Free digital programs to complement on-site visits
Free exhibition publications to extend the museum experience

Museums by Moonlight Committees

Event Committee

Samantha Wang, Chair
Nicole Andrews
Pamela Hornik
Jean Huang Lundgren

Constellation of Ambassadors

Sabrina Buell
Jackie Chang
Catharine Clark
Alisa Eagleston-Cieslewicz
Melissa Fetter
Pat Finn
Kelly Huang
Sophia Kinell
Courtney Labe
Sherry Lin
Christy MacLear
Anthony Meier
Lisa Mooring
Rosa Peir
Putter Pence
Tina Perry Whitney
William Reller
Mona Shah
Jessica Silverman
Stephanie Syjuco
Lava Thomas
Tricia Turner
Rupy C. Tut

Our Deepest Gratitude To

Museums by Moonlight 2026 Supporters

Dinner in the Garden Patron Sponsor
Pamela and David Hornik

Over the Moon Sponsors
Sara and Sohaib Abbasi
CH Premier Jewelers
Rah Mansoor Keyani and Pedram Keyani
Barbara Oshman and David Braker
Anita Yu and Steven Westly

Supernova Sponsors
Anonymous
Nicole and Jon Andrews
Alice Chen
Noriko Honda Chen and Norman Chen
David Zwirner
Sue and John Diekman
East West Bank / Gaw Capital
Kelly and Pat Finn
Loren and Mike Gordon
Harry W. and Mary Margaret Anderson Charitable Foundation
Jessica Silverman Gallery
Christy MacLear
Celeste and Anthony Meier
Lisa and Dave Mooring
Mona and Nihir Shah
Silver Lake / Karen and Greg King
TriplePoint Capital
Samantha Wang and Christophe Mallard
Debi and Steven Wisch
Clara Wu Tsai

Starlight Sponsors
Anonymous
Maggie and Nacho De Marco
Filoli Historic House & Garden
Hauser & Wirth
Marie Oh Huber and John Huber
Leslie and George Hume
Asha Jadeja Motwani
Kwanza Jones and José Feliciano
Kris Klint and William Reller
Carolyn and William Langelier
Artis Montague and Todd Alamin
Jean Huang Lundgren and Mats Lundgren
Rosa and Jay Peir
Sandra and David Schmaier
George Wells
Tina Perry Whitney and Ric Whitney
Wilkes Bashford
Akiko Yamazaki and Jerry Yang

Master Sculpture Sponsors
Suzanne Deal Booth
Hayden and Ryan Brown
Margaret Carlson Lynch
Aubrey and David Carrico
Hanley Chew
Patrick Crosetto and Benjamin Brudney
Shashi Deb
Kate and Bill Duhamel
Alisa Eagleston-Cieslewicz and John Cieslewicz
Whitney and Brandon Farwell
Ella Qing Hou and Sandy Miller
Kelly Huang
Angie and Joe Kauffman
Wanda Kownacki
Sherry Lin and Oliver Chen
Grace Ly
MADSEN Gallery Los Altos
Elaine Mellis
Michelle Park and Allen Shim
Natalie Szeskowski
Christa Quarles
Amanda Richardson and Randall Fletcher
Lottie Rezneck
Leah Solivan and Michael Breyer
Trine Sorensen and Michael Jacobson
Astrid Usong and Patrick Weston
Zlot Buell + Associates