Bruce Museum Gala Silent Auction Open to All

The Bruce Museum’s signature fundraising event of the year – the 31st Annual Gala – takes place on Saturday, May 12, at Greenwich Country Club, starting at 6 pm. The creative black-tie event features cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions, and dancing. Auctioneer David Pollack of Sotheby’s will lead the live auction with an array of exciting lots that include exclusive travel destinations and unique experiences.

Open to Gala patrons as well as those who cannot attend in person, the silent auction features special one-of-a-kind experiences, including travel and sports packages and shopping and spa packages. Click here to view items and to start bidding.

The spring season’s premier social charity event, this year the Gala is themed “Jewels of the Jungle,” in tribute to the recent exhibition of world-class minerals from the Robert R. Wiener Collection and highly anticipated National Geographic Photo Ark exhibition of large-scale photographs of endangered animals.

Time is running out to purchase the few remaining tickets to this festive, elegant affair, which raises crucial funds to support the Museum’s highly acclaimed arts and science exhibitions and extensive educational programs for children and adults of all ages and abilities.

Please join us in celebration and support of the Bruce, and in special honor of Lucile and Richard J. Glasebrook and Gale and Robert H. Lawrence, Jr., who will be recognized for their longstanding commitment, leadership, and generosity to the Bruce Museum.

Click here to reserve your ticket or to make a donation in support of the Bruce.

Online Bidding Now Under Way for Gala Silent Auction

Highlights include:

Trip for two to the Galapagos Islands aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II. Refitted in 2016, the ship accommodates 96 guests in 52 thoughtfully appointed cabins. She is exceptionally nimble and maneuverable, with a shallow draft to get up close, great viewing from all public spaces, an expansive open-air observation deck, large windows in cabins and suites, and state-of-the-art tools for exploration.

$10,000 Steven Fox Jewelry Store Gift Certificate. Make the occasion or milestone sparkle with a great piece of jewelry: a one of a kind bespoke item designed and handcrafted by Steven Fox, an estate item with a unique and storied past, or a curated jewel from a unique designer line.

The Best of Bali. Enjoy a total of 4 nights for 2 guests in Bali at two ultra-luxury Aman Resorts. Experience the best of both worlds: relax for 2 nights in the tranquility of Amankila and then further explore the Island with 2 nights at the gorgeous Amandari. Aman manages small luxury resorts worldwide, offering a guest experience that is intimate and discreet while providing the highest level of service.

10022 Shoes at Saks Greenwich. Style your seasonal wardrobe with the perfect shoes from Saks Fifth Avenue Greenwich. Select up to 6 pairs of shoes - one pair per month or choose all six at once. As Cinderella said: A single shoe can change your life… and what can get better than 6 pairs?

The silent auction is also a wonderful opportunity to purchase original works of art from highly collectible artists, including Andrea Bonfils, Paige Bradley, J Henry Fair, Richard Haas, Clement Kamena, Felicity Kostakis, Sasa Mahr-Batas, Dan Miller, Malcolm Moran, and Rafael McKenzie Soares, Michael Richard Thron, Susan Williams.

Shown at right is Still Waters, a 20 by 24 inch oil on canvas painting by Felicity Kostakis. Born in Sydney, Australia, Kostakis has been heavily influenced by the sea. Where the horizon meets the shore, where land, sea and sky come together, and the ever-changing moods of the water are all images in her paintings evoking various moods, from tranquil to ominous.

Organized by a team of committee members and museum staff, the Gala is led by Co-Chairs Katie Fong Biglin, Kim Kassin, and Shelly Tretter Lynch. The honorary Gala Chair is Avril Graham, Executive Fashion & Beauty Editor at Harper’s Bazaar.

The Bruce Museum and Gala organizers are grateful to our event sponsors Aman, Amica Insurance, National Geographic Expeditions, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sotheby's International Realty, Steven Fox Jewelry, and media sponsor Moffly Media/Greenwich magazine.

For more information, contact Brooke Benedetto; bbenedetto@brucemuseum.org or 203-413-6761.