Aldrich Gala In Ridgefield To Honor Gov. Lamont, Maren Hassinger

RIDGEFIELD, CT — The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum will host its annual "Gala in the Garden" on April 26, celebrating Gov. Ned Lamont, the State of Connecticut, and artist Maren Hassinger.

The event serves as the museum’s largest fundraiser, supporting its mission to showcase emerging and underrecognized artists.

The evening will begin with cocktails at the museum, where guests can view the current exhibitions Martin Beck: for hours, days, and weeks at a time, Martha Diamond: Deep Time, and Aldrich Projects | Wen Liu: Tame Tangle. A dinner, live auction, and special performance will follow in the museum’s recently revitalized Sculpture Garden, where Hassinger’s work will be featured.

A sneak peek at some of the items that will be available in the Gala auction, including artworks and experiences from artists Alina Bliumis, Terry Adkins, Zak Prekop, Martha Diamond, Ellsworth Kelly, Bunny Williams, and Canard Inc., may be viewed here. Tickets for the Gala are available online here.