ACG’s Speakeasy Soirée

 

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, 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.

 

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.

 

 

Thank you to the Honorary Committee

(as of 10.11.25)

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; David Hochfelder & Ann Pfau; James Mitchell & Monique Gibbs; Laurie Naranch & Theo Scott; Nancy Pierson & Gary Gold; Susan Richardson; Ruby & Tom Silvious; Melanie Stevenson; David Hochfelder & Ann Pfau; Bradford Lachut & Alysia Plaza

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; John & Patty Paduano; Julia Rosen & Charlie Braverman; Rosemarie V. Rosen; Michael & Caite Santiago; Mayor Kathy Sheehan; Sarah Spiro; Bridget Sullivan & Allen Steigerwald; Theresa Swidorski; Susan Ungerman

 

Thank you to the Silent Auction Donors

(as of 10.11.25)

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

 

Thank you to the Corporate Sponsors

(as of 10.28.25)

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