Barbara Grenell, October Evening, 1989, wool, linen, and cotton rug warp. 24 x 96 x 2 in. Gift of Judy & Bill Watson, BRAHM Permanent Collection 2025.007.001.

2026 BRAHM Gala | August 15, 2026 | Blowing Rock Country Club

Last year’s Gala was inspirational for the staff and the Gala Committee as we raised a record amount for BRAHM. Thank you to each of you, both sponsors and attendees, who participated in the silent and live auctions! Your support makes the Gala possible and enables our institution to thrive. Thanks to your generosity, the Museum can create art enrichment programs for more than 200 school-aged students every month, as well as offer free admission to all visitors year-round.

A special thank you to our incredible Gala Committee, whose vision, creativity, and dedication made last year’s Gala such a success. Now . . . we look forward to this year’s Gala. The 2026 BRAHM Gala will once again be held at the Blowing Rock Country Club. This year, we are updating our seating numbers, and the best way to secure your seat is to purchase a sponsorship. Keep an eye on your email for when the individual tickets go on sale, but be aware that individual tickets are highly limited! Thanks to each one of you for enabling BRAHM to enrich the lives of both locals and visitors to the High Country!

BRAHM is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)3/EIN# 30-0003315 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-814-5400.
The license is not an endorsement by the State.

NOTE: Unless safety concerns require the event’s cancellation, reservations and tickets are non-refundable.
If registered guests should need to cancel, their ticket purchase will be converted to a fully tax-deductible donation.

Guest & Sponsorship Information

Please email Hannah Chaney at Hannah@BlowingRockMuseum.org or call 828.295.9099 with any Gala related questions.

Gala Sponsorship Levels & Perks

Mayview Manor Presenting Sponsor ($15,000): 

  • Premier seating in the BRCC Ballroom  for up to ten (10) guests for the Gala

(tax-deductible portion $12,000):

  • Full-page recognition in the Gala program

  • Presenting Sponsor recognition:

    • Event Program

    • BRAHM’s Gala web page

    • Event digital panels the night of the Gala

    • BRAHM’s 2026 Annual Report

    • Monthly BRAHM E-news (starting from the month of commitment) + first month full paragraph 3 - 5 sentence promotion & photo.

    • Special recognition from the podium at the

  • Gala Exclusive experiences:

    • Private Cork & Canvas for ten (10) guests

    • Private Museum tour for ten (10) guests

Green Hill ($7500 for a table of eight): 

  • Premier seating in the BRCC Ballroom for eight (8) guests for the Gala

(tax-deductible portion $5,900):

  •  Name recognition:

    • Event Program

    • BRAHM’s Gala web page

    • Event digital panels the night of the Gala

    • BRAHM’s 2026  Annual Report

    • Monthly BRAHM E-news (starting from the month of commitment)

    • Recognition from the podium at the Gala

  • Exclusive experience:

    • Private Museum tour for eight (8) guests

Misty Mountain ($6000 for table of eight):

  • Reserved table for eight (8) guests for the Gala 

(tax-deductible portion $4,400)

  • Name recognition:

    • Event Program

    • BRAHM’s Gala web page

    • BRAHM’s 2026 Annual Report

    • Monthly BRAHM E-news (starting from the month of commitment)

  • Exclusive experience:

    • Eight Shopping Passes for 20% discount on any one item in the BRAHM Gift Store 

Laurel Park ($3000 for four Gala seats):

  • Four (4) seats for the Gala

(tax-deductible portion $2,300)

  • Name recognition:

    • Event Program

    • BRAHM’s Gala web page

    • BRAHM’s 2026 Annual Report

    • Monthly BRAHM E-news (starting from the month of commitment) 

Morningside ($1,500 for two Gala seats):

  • Two (2) seats for the Gala 

(tax-deductible portion $1,150)

  • Name recognition:

    • Event Program

    • BRAHM’s Gala web page

    • BRAHM’s 2026 Annual Report 

    • Monthly BRAHM E-news (starting from the month of commitment)

Sweetgrass ($400 for one individual Gala seat in the BRCC Sunroom)

  • Individual Gala seating at tables in the BRCC Sunroom*

(tax-deductible portion $200)

*Limited sight lines of live auction

Sweetgrass ($350 for one individual Gala seat in the BRCC Bar)

  • Individual Gala seating at tables in the BRCC Bar*

(tax-deductible portion $200)

*Limited sight lines of live auction