The 2026 Hyde Collection Gala: Taking Flight
Honoring the Impact of Jason & Heather Ward | Celebrating New Horizons

Join us on Saturday, September 26, for The 2026 Hyde Collection Gala: Taking Flight | Honoring the Impact of Jason & Heather Ward | Celebrating New Horizons.

This special evening celebrates Jason and Heather Ward’s extraordinary generosity, leadership, and commitment to The Hyde and our region. Guests will enjoy gallery access, an elegant dinner, inspiring tributes, music, and dancing while supporting The Hyde’s mission to educate, inspire, and enrich lives through the arts.

Proceeds from the Gala will support exhibitions, educational programs, and transformative initiatives that help shape The Hyde’s future. We invite you to join us as a sponsor, advertiser, or guest for this memorable celebration.

Support The Hyde and secure a seat!

In gratitude for your generosity, your support on the Honorary Committee affords you a seat at the table and offers recognition in digital, print, and throughout the event space.

For recognition, including in the printed program, we appreciate receiving your commitment by August 17, 2026.

Support The Hyde and promote your brand!

Your participation—which offers visibility in digital, print, and throughout the event space—is a sign of investment in our Museum and encourages others across our shared community to join in partnership with The Hyde. Key underwriters like you make this highly anticipated annual event possible!

We share our gratitude with Wilmington Trust for joining us as the Presenting Sponsor!

For recognition, including in the printed program, we appreciate receiving your commitment by August 17, 2026.

Advertisement Opportunities

Support the Hyde Gala by placing an ad in the printed program.

Ads are available in the following sizes:
Full page $1,000 (8”high x 5”wide)
Half page $500 (3.75”h x 5”w)
Quarter page $250 (3.75”h x 2.25”w)
(files should be 300 dpi, jpg or tiff)

Deadline for print-ready program ads is August 17.

2026 Gala Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Community Sponsors

If you are interested in sponsoring the 2026 Hyde Gala, please contact Christine Hoard at [email protected].