The Hyde Collection 2024 Gala
The Hyde is thrilled to be hosting their annual gala on Saturday, September 14, honoring Dr. John Rugge and Victoria Palermo. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Healing Impact of Art.” Throughout the past few years, the number of visitors have increased, showing the impact and importance that the Hyde Collection has had on the community. The gala celebrates all that the Hyde Collection has to offer and looks to the future of the museum as well.
Each year, the Hyde Collection hosts a fundraising gala to support and expand the museum’s operations. This year, the focus is on building support for The Reimagine Project, particularly its first phase: the renovation of the Hoopes House, the first building on the campus. Completing this project will transform the Hyde Center for Arts Education by expanding its programming space from 800 square feet to over 7,000 square feet.
“As our programs continue to grow and our service to the community continues to grow, that space I have no doubt will be an incredible resource for The Hyde and our community at large,” said Kate Wilkins,
Chief Advancement Officer.
This year, The Hyde Gala will revolve around the theme “Celebrating the Healing Impact of Art.” The gala is honoring Dr. John Rugge, founder of Hudson Headwaters Health Network and Victoria Palermo, a leading visual artist in the region. Both John and Victoria are leaders within their fields and they embody this year’s theme.
“We believe that creativity is the core of wellness and is really truly required for a holistically enriching life for folks in our community,” shared Kate.
The event will be led by co-chairs Francine and Robert Nemer. Francine serves on The Hyde’s board of trustees, and is the lead education sponsor for 2024 along with Robert.
“We’re really excited to be celebrating with this group of people in our community who have made such an impact on the lives of residents across Glens Falls, Warren County and beyond,” Kate said.
In addition to its fundraising efforts and celebration of John and Victoria, the gala will also be visitors’ last opportunity to see The Hyde’s summer exhibitions, which close on Sunday, September 15.
This season’s exhibits include a surrealism show that celebrates the 100 year anniversary of the Surrealism Manifesto. There is also a show celebrating Richard Estes, one of the best-known photorealist artists, and works by rising contemporary star Daniel Giordano.
“Those are an incredible set of exhibitions which leverage and celebrate The Hyde as a space for contemporary and modern art,” Kate shared. Guests will be able to see all these, plus many more wonderful exhibits during the gala.
In addition to the exhibitions, there will also be a cocktail hour, followed by a dinner, and concluding with a live auction.
Originally founded by Charlotte and Louis Hyde, the museum opened its doors to the public in 1963. Since its opening, The Hyde has continued to serve its surrounding community through numerous exhibitions and excellent programming. In recent years, the number of people visiting the museum have grown, highlighting the influence and impact of The Hyde.
Last year, The Hyde hosted nearly 14,000 visitors and of those people almost 2,600 engaged in programming.
“Those numbers continue to climb and I have no doubt will continue to trend upward as folks in our community come forward and join us in support during the gala and in other ways throughout the year,” explained Kate.
For more information about the gala, or get your ticket, visit the website
www.hydecollection.org/fundraising-events/annual-gala