Conjur: A Masked Affair
The Romare Bearden Foundation Annual Gala
Thursday, October 29, 2026
City Winery New York City
Join us for an evening celebrating the enduring legacy of Romare Bearden while supporting the Foundation’s year-round work in exhibitions, education, scholarship, and artist-centered public programming.
Conjur: A Masked Affair brings together artists, collectors, patrons, and cultural leaders for a vibrant evening of celebration and support.
More than a gala, Conjur is an opportunity to invest in the Romare Bearden Foundation’s mission to celebrate Bearden’s legacy and extend its impact for new generations.
At this stage, our focus is on securing sponsorships, gala tables, and booklet ads that will help make this year’s event a success.
HONOREES
Honoring Visionary Leaders
This year’s honorees reflect the breadth of impact that Conjur celebrates across philanthropy, culture, and artistic achievement.
Peg Alston
Patron of the Arts Award
Honoring a champion of the arts whose support and leadership have helped strengthen cultural life and creative communities.
Claude Grunitzky
Global Visionary Award
Honoring an international cultural leader whose work has expanded conversations across media, identity, innovation, and global exchange.
Howardena Pindell
Artistic Legacy Award
Honoring an artist whose extraordinary body of work and enduring influence have helped shape the story of contemporary art.
Explore Last Year’s Digital Booklet
Support Conjur 2026
There are several ways to participate in this year’s gala and show your support for the Foundation’s work.
Become a Sponsor
Align your name, business, or organization with one of New York’s distinctive cultural celebrations while helping sustain the Foundation’s mission and programming.
Reserve a Table
Host clients, colleagues, friends, or family at Conjur and be part of an unforgettable evening in support of the arts.
Place a Booklet Ad
Advertise in the Conjur gala booklet and reach an arts-engaged audience of patrons, supporters, and community leaders while supporting the event.
Why Your Support Matters
Support for Conjur helps power the Romare Bearden Foundation’s work throughout the year. That includes public programs, artist talks, exhibitions, educational initiatives, and projects that deepen public understanding of Romare Bearden’s extraordinary legacy.
Your participation helps ensure that the Foundation can continue connecting artists, audiences, scholars, and communities through work rooted in creativity, history, and cultural impact.
About the Romare Bearden Foundation
The Romare Bearden Foundation celebrates the legacy of one of America’s most influential artists. Through exhibitions, educational programs, partnerships, and scholarship, the Foundation advances public engagement with Bearden’s life, work, and continuing relevance.
Conjur is a key part of that effort—an annual gathering that brings people together in celebration while directly supporting the Foundation’s mission.
Join Us in Supporting Conjur 2026
Whether through a sponsorship, a table purchase, or a booklet ad, your support helps make this year’s event possible.
For questions about participation, please contact:
Marline A. Martin | development@beardenfoundation.org