our events
Our mission-driven events create community engagement and celebrate the achievements of our participants.
From fundraising galas to community workshops, each moment plays a crucial role in raising funds, creating new opportunities, and reaching more children in need.
PAST EVENTS
Explore highlights from our past and see how your support has helped us make a meaningful impact.
Melissa Xides, Chief Retail Officer of Bergdorf Goodman accepting the
Culture for One Inspiration Award.
FALL GALA
NOVEMBER 3, 2025
Our Fall Gala was held at the Edison Ballroom to celebrate 15 years of bringing the transformative power of the arts to NYC children in foster care.
At the event, Harold Koda, former Curator in Charge of The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Culture for One board member, presented the Culture for One Inspiration Award to Melissa Xides, Chief Retail Officer of Bergdorf Goodman, in recognition of the company’s generous support and partnership over the past three years.
The event also featured a retrospective display of Culture for One’s programming, as well as performances by Culture for One children, celebrating the organization’s 15th anniversary.
Our William A. Brandt, Jr. Achievement Award recipients Aiana and Rebecca with their incredible mentors.
Spring ReceptioN
JUNE 9, 2025
Our Spring Reception at Christie's featured a private viewing of 'Maurice Sendak: Artist, Collector, Connoisseur'—offering guests a rare glimpse into the beloved creator's remarkable personal collection. The evening celebrated our meaningful partnership with Christie's, which opens doors for children in foster care to experience the transformative power of art. Culture for One participants Aiana and Rebecca shared moving stories of how Culture for One has transformed their lives and the impact their mentors have had on their life trajectories. Over cocktails, we witnessed firsthand how art creates lasting change, one young person at a time.
YPB SPRING EVENT
MAY 1, 2025
Our largest and most successful Young Professionals Board Spring Event brought many new friends and colleagues to the Carton House, infusing new energy and passion into our community.
Funds raised through tickets, raffle tickets, and a silent auction sent 25 children to summer arts camp.
Raising glasses and awareness at a YPB gathering.
YPB FALL EVENT
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The YPB Fall Event launched our first annual Holiday 5k Run/Walk and kicked off a Giving Tuesday social media campaign. 85 participants began the 5K at Bluestone Lane at Chelsea Piers, which generously donated coffee, and ended at Monk McGinns, which generously donated space and a first round of drinks.
Donations raised funded 19 Cultural Excursions for 197 children!
At the start, getting ready to race!