Celebrate the opening of Willem de Kooning Drawing with an evening of art, cocktails, and music in the garden.
Dress in your most vibrant garden party attire and join Kevin Salatino, Chair and Anne Vogt Fuller and Marion Titus Searle Curator, Prints and Drawings, to raise a glass to the celebrated artist and this landmark exhibition—the first to examine the full scope of his expansive drawing practice. Enjoy a reception alfresco with live jazz, delicious bites, and an open bar.
The exhibition will be open for viewing throughout the evening.
event schedule
6:00
Reception begins in Pritzker Garden, with exhibition viewing in Regenstein Hall
6:20
Welcome toast in Pritzker Garden with curator Kevin Salatino
8:30
Event concludes
Image: Willem de Kooning. Queen of Hearts, 1943–46. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, gift of the Joseph H. Hirshhorn Foundation, 1966, 66.1223. © 2026 The Willem de Kooning Foundation/ Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photo by Lee Stalsworth.
This program is exclusive for Luminary members, special guests, and exhibition sponsors. Invitations will be sent to eligible individuals, and advance registration by June 5 is required. To register, contact [email protected].
Coat check and valet will be available.
Interested in joining Luminary? Learn more about this dedicated community of art enthusiasts, and reach out to us at [email protected] or (312) 443-3735 to begin enjoying the benefits of membership—including exclusive opportunities with artists and curators, behind-the-scene tours, VIP tickets, and invitations to travel.
