Image: John Petrey, Autumn, 2025. Graffiti painted license plates, white bottle caps. Courtesy of the artist and Gallery 1401. © John Petrey
The Thirty-Third Morris Museum of Art Gala, cochaired by Virginia McKnight and John Cates, promises an exquisite evening of exceptional cuisine, live entertainment, and modern elegance, while honoring artist John Petrey and celebrating his garment-inspired sculptures in Dressed to Thrill: Sculpture by John Petrey.
The gala, the museum’s largest fundraiser, provides critical operating support for the museum and helps to underwrite outreach and in-house programs.
All tickets for the 2026 Morris Museum of Art Gala have been sold!