Conjur: A Masked Affair – 2026
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Conjur 2026: A Masked Affair

The Annual Gala of the Romare Bearden Foundation

Thursday, October 29, 2026
6:00-10:00pm
City Winery New York City
25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011

Join us for an unforgettable evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing, and a special awards presentation honoring visionary leaders whose extraordinary contributions continue to shape and inspire the cultural landscape.

 

Conjur 2025 Honorees. From left: Reginald Van Lee, Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell, Titus Kaphar, Lola C. West. Marline,

CONJUR 2026: A Masked Affair brings together artists, collectors, patrons, and cultural leaders for an elegant evening of celebration, creativity, and community.

More than a gala, CONJUR is an opportunity to invest in the Romare Bearden Foundation's mission — honoring the enduring legacy of Romare Bearden while expanding its impact for future generations through arts education, cultural programming, and artist support initiatives.

As we prepare for this year’s event, we are seeking sponsors, gala table hosts, and commemorative journal advertisers whose support will help ensure the success of this important celebration of celebration, creativity, and community.

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.

Support Conjur 2026

There are many meaningful ways to participate in this year’s gala and support the ongoing work of the Romare Bearden Foundation.

Become a Sponsor

Align your brand, business, or organization with one of New York’s most distinctive cultural celebrations while helping sustain the Foundation’s impactful programs, arts education initiatives, and community engagement efforts.

Reserve a Table

Gather clients, colleagues, friends, or family for an inspiring evening celebrating art, culture, and philanthropy in support of the Foundation’s mission.

Place a Journal Ad

Promote your business or share a tribute in the CONJUR commemorative journal, reaching an arts-engaged audience of patrons, collectors, supporters, and cultural leaders while directly supporting the success of the event.

Explore Last Year’s Digital Booklet

Why Your Support Matters

Support for CONJUR 2026 helps sustain the year-round work of the Romare Bearden Foundation, including public programs, artist talks, exhibitions, educational initiatives, and projects that expand public understanding of Romare Bearden's extraordinary legacy.

Your participation helps ensure that the Foundation can continue connecting artists, audiences, scholars, and communities through programs grounded in creativity, cultural history, and artistic impact for generations to come.

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 sponsorship, a table purchase, or a commemorative journal ad, your support plays an essential role in making this year’s event possible

For sponsorship opportunities or questions about participation, please contact:

Marline A. Martin | development@beardenfoundation.org

Looking for Highlights from a Previous Year?

[View the 2025 Conjur Page]

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