update 10/28/25: This event is SOLD OUT! We look forward to a fun pARTy together. You can still support Albany Center Gallery by participating in the raffle, bidding on the silent auction, donate anyway, or visit us in the NEW LOCATION for the Members' Show on January 16.

Shhhh....You're invited to a pARTy !

Saturday, November 22, 2025

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Common Roots Brewing Albany Outpost, Downtown Albany

19 Quackenbush Square, Albany, NY 12207

Swing on by Saturday, November 22 for an immersive, swanky, creative night in the '20s.

BID NOW ON THE SILENT AUCTION!

The auction closes the day AFTER the Gala on November 23 at 2 p.m., but don't wait! Items are already gone with the "buy it now" option! You can bid via texting an item’s 3 letter code to (464) 768-8720 or create a secure account online. You do not have to attend ACG’s Speakeasy Soirée to place your bids.

There are over 100 items, artworks by local artists, gift certificates to local businesses, art supplies bundles, finely crafted items, tickets to regional performances, and oh so much more. 

Bid often & early! Let’s goooo!!! 

 

The theme of this year's Gala is 1920s Prohibition Era Speakeasy! Dress is to theme, creative cocktail, or semi-formal. ACG's Speakeasy Soirée welcomes guests to arrive in whatever is comfortable to them, with dressing to theme strongly encouraged. We are excited to see your outfits.

Raffle entries are 1 for $25 or 5 for $100

There are 3 chance to win raffle prizes with a combined value of $2,500+!!

 

Learn more about the Award Recipients here

 During the Gala, we host a prestigious awards ceremony presenting the Mona Ruth Brickman Memorial Artist of the Year Award, the Dr. Joel Spiro Community Impact Award, and the Les Urbach Lifetime Achievement Award. There will also be auctions filled with art and other sought-after items, refreshments, live music and artist performances, entertainment, and oh, so much more!

 

Stay in the loop for exciting announcements leading up to the event. RSVP via the Facebook Event here.

 

What To Wear

Thank you to the Honorary Committee

(as of 10.31.25)

GOLD
Ellen B. Brickman; Belinda Colón; Chris DeMarco; Kevin & Cindi Dubner; Peter Gannon; James M. Gaughan & Keith C. Lee; Carol Anne Germain; Carlsbury Gonzalez & Patricia Triller; Tammis Groft; William M. Harris, Esq. & Holly Katz; Karen Helmerson & Richard Scarano; Glenn D. & Karen Holt; Ellen Jabbur; Diane Johnson & Christopher Lee; Monica Mackey & Mark Holmes; Christine Miles Kelliher; Annette Nanes; Chet & Karen Opalka; Rita & Dan Papandrea; Tim & Ellen Pierce; Joann Ryan; Scott & Helen Spiro; Congressman Paul D. Tonko

SILVER
Lisa Brown; Barbara Downs & George Weissman; Connie Frisbee Houde; Jessica & Thomas Hansen; Mark Harris & Melanie Greenspan; David Hochfelder & Ann Pfau; Bradford Lachut & Alysia Plaza; James Mitchell & Monique Gibbs; Laurie Naranch & Theo Scott; Nancy Pierson & Gary Gold; Susan Richardson; Ruby & Tom Silvious; Melanie Stevenson

BRONZE
The Art Sheet; Peggy Becker; Eileen & Rick Bird; Laura Brodsky & Wendy Shotsky; Senator Patricia Fahy; Jeanne Finley; Jeanne Flanagan & Paul Mauren; Hannah Gold; Sara Gold; Tina Lincer & Ron Levine; Willie Marlowe & Tom Speight; Mary Kate & Mark McCarty; Alfredo Medina Jr. & Jeannine Trimboli; Katrin Haldeman & Nichole Rogers; John & Patty Paduano; Andrew Pellettieri & Fern Apfel; Julia Rosen & Charlie Braverman; Rosemarie V. Rosen; Michael & Caite Santiago; Cris Schrader; Mayor Kathy Sheehan; Sarah Spiro; Bridget Sullivan & Allen Steigerwald; Theresa Swidorski; Susan Ungerman; Lawrence & Sara Wiest

 

Thank you to the Silent Auction Donors

(as of 11.06.25)

677 Prime; ABC Sports & Fitness; Albany Center Gallery; Albany Institute of History & Art; Albany Symphony; Ania Hair Studio & Spa; Arlene's Artist Materials; Arts Center of the Capital Region; Arts, Letters, and Numbers; Banh Mi 47; Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery; Cafe Euphoria; Laura Cannamela; Capital Region Classical; Capital Repertory Theatre; Caroline Corrigan; Classic Harbor Line; Colonial Cleaners; Crafted Catering and Events; Crossgates Mall; The Delaware Restaurant & Bar; Kevin & Cindi Dubner; The Egg Center for the Performing Arts; Elan Hair Studio; Emack & Bolio's; Felthousen's Florist and Greenhouse; Fort Orange General Store; Connie Frisbee Houde; Carlsbury Gonzalez; William Harris, Esq.; Ali Herrmann; The Hedge Bistro at Western Turnpike Golf Course; Historic Albany Foundation; Hoffman Car Wash; The Hollow Bar + Kitchen; Honest Weight Food Co-op; The Hot Yoga Spot ; The Hyde Collection; Ottavia Huang (Ms. Otter Studio); Jacob Alejandro; Sylvie Kantorovitz; Holly Katz; Kevin Kuhne; Tina Lincer; Willie Marlowe; Paul Mauren; Mark McCarty ; Mark & Mary Kate McCarty; Lois McDonald; miSci | Museum of Innovation & Science; Musicians of Ma'alwyck; National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum; The New York Racing Association; Nicole's Restaurant; Opalka Gallery; Paint Cohoes: Studio & Gallery; Palace Theatre; Rita & Dan Papandrea; The Pottery Place; Proctors; Renaissance Albany Hotel; Joleen Rockhill; Saratoga Performing Arts Center; Scene One Spectrum 8 Theatres; Ken Sherman; Silver Parrot; RUBY SILVIOUS; Beau Stanton; Kim Tateo; Patricia Triller & Carlsbury Gonzalez; Troy Savings Bank Music Hall ; Yeachin Tsai; UAlbany Game Center; Union College; USS Slater; Victoria van der Laan; Western Turnpike Golf Course; Yono's; ZONE 518

 

Thank you to the Corporate Sponsors

(as of 10.28.25)

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