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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.

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
Patrick Finn
Kelly Huang
Sophia Kinell
Courtney Labe
Sherry Lin
Christy MacLear
Anthony Meier
Lisa Mooring
Rosa Peir
Putter Pence
Tina Perry
William Reller
Mona Shah
Jessica Silverman
Stephanie Syjuco
Lava Thomas
Tricia Turner
Rupy C. Tut
Debi Wisch


 

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
Rah Mansoor and Pedram Keyani

Supernova Sponsors
Nicole and Jon Andrews
Noriko Honda Chen and Norman Chen
David Zwirner
Sue and John Diekman
Kelly and Pat Finn
Loren and Michael 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
 

Starlight Sponsors
Filoli Historic House & Garden
Kris Klint and William Reller
Carolyn and William Langelier
Jean Huang Lundgren and Mats Lundgren
Rosa and Jay Peir
Astrid Usong and Patrick Weston
Tina Perry Whitney and Ric Whitney
Wilkes Bashford

Master Sculpture Sponsors
Hayden and Ryan Brown
Alisa Eagleston-Cieslewicz
Hauser & Wirth
Angie and Joe Kauffman
Sherry Lin and Oliver Chen
Artis Montague and Todd Alamin
Christa Quarles
Amanda Richardson and Randall Fletcher
Leah Solivan and Michael Breyer
Trine Sorensen and Michael Jacobson
Zlot Buell + Associates

Additional Support
Jackie Chang and Frederick Huang
Jeanne and Frank Fischer


 

View photos from Museums by Moonlight 2024

A group of people in festive attire standing infront of a sculpture
Cantor and Anderson museum directors standing with gala attendees
Gala attendees posing for a picture
an aerial view of the north lawn during the gala
gala attendees exploring an exhibition
an image of gala attendees
a view of the outside of the musim during a musical performance
an image of gala attendees
a night view of the rodin garden during the gala
people dancing under the stars during the gala

Photos by Drew Altizer, 2024.


 

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