On Saturday, June 12th, 2021, the 34th annual Bruce Museum Gala, themed the Green Gala, honored Susan E. Lynch, one of the Bruce Museum’s most dedicated and longtime friends. 250 guests were welcomed in-person, with even more joining virtually.

Co-Chaired by Bruce Contemporaries Shari Aser and Grace Lockhart Djuranovic, the Green Gala focused on the environment and sustainability. Thus, it was most fitting that the Green Gala took place outdoors at the Foundation House, a historic estate in backcountry Greenwich. The theme was inspired by the current Bruce Museum exhibition: The Amazon Rainforest: Beauty • Destruction • Hope (on view until October 10, 2021). The theme influenced gala planning from farm-to-table catering to decor to the suggestion that guests wear sustainable or recycled fashion.

The most important annual benefit for the Museum, this signature evening raises critical resources needed to support education programs for students throughout the region. Bruce Museum currently serves approximately 25,000 schoolchildren annually, with education programming for at-risk youth representing about 40% of in-house programming. Museum educators also work closely with many before/after-school programs and human service organizations throughout the community.

The Bruce Gala Committee included many Bruce Contemporaries, with special thanks to Katie Fong Biglin, Caitlin Davis, Asya Geller, Erin Glasebrook, Olivia Langston, Carol Ravera, and Amanda Armstrong Wilson. If you would like to volunteer for a committee role for future Bruce Galas, please reach out to us!

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34th annual Bruce Museum Gala: Green Gala