Art Auction & Gala

Saturday, June 13, 2026

The Gala promises an unforgettable evening filled with spirited drinks and delicious food, catered by Patina250, and the exciting opportunity to bid on original works by Western New York's fine artists. The galleries are alive with art, music, and friendship, making the Gala a vibrant celebration of our creative community, shared among fellow friends of the Burchfield Penney Art Center.

Get tickets & register to bid online.

The 2026 Art Auction & Gala is chaired by The Thomas Family: 

Patti & Thurman Thomas, Jr. 
Olivia Thomas & RJ Dixon
Angelica Thomas & Matt Cavanaugh
Annika Thomas
Thurman Thomas, III & Clare Kavanaugh
Ken Ngoopos & Rachel Roberson
Mirelle Ngoopos
Mirille Ngoopos
Rebecca Ngoopos

Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsors: Amy and John Bair
 
Sponsorships range from $5,000 - $15,000. Click the link below or call Kim Luangpakdy at (716) 878-4529 for sponsorship opportunities.

The 2026 Art Auction & Gala is presented by Amy and John Bair

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors: 

Aleron
ARC- Advancing Revolutionary Construction
Amy and John Bair
Bengal Machine
Jessica, David, Eleanor, Madeline, and Benjamin Brason
James Brandys
Buffalo Spree
Collins & Collins LLC
John and Candace Darby and the Darby Family
Dolce Panepinto Law Firm
Heidi Freedman & Scott Propeack
Frontier Group of Companies
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York
Gary and Deborah Hill
Hodgson Russ
HUNT Real Estate and HUNT Charitable Foundation
Gregory and Lynn Hyatt
Judith Judelsohn
David and Shelley Kimelberg
Chris and Debbie Malof
New Era Cap Foundation
Michael and Marcy Newman
Karen and Richard Penfold
Paula Joy Reinhold and John Reinhold 
Premier Wine and Spirits
Rigidized Metals
Savarino Properties
Scott Klein Gates Gandolfo | Wealth Management of Raymond James
Thurman Thomas Family Foundation
Usonia Wines | Finger Lakes, NY
Mary Wilson in honor of Patti and Thurman Thomas
Zenger Print Group