The Glass House Annual Summer Party
Celebrating Art, Culture, and Design
Featuring a limited edition benefit sculpture created by 2023 artist Derrick Adams
Saturday, June 10th, 2023
Presented by MAX MARA
With Generous Support from Victorinox
Additional Support from Hennessy Paradis and Design Within Reach
The Glass House presents its annual Summer Party presented by Max Mara. This premier fundraising event features art, dance, design, fashion, food, music, activations, and a silent auction by ARTSY. The event celebrates 16 years as a historic site and museum and will benefit campus preservation and collections.
“The Glass House has always been a place for creative experimentation, and this legacy endures today as we welcome the community to celebrate art, design, landscape, and architecture on our site,” said Scott Drevnig, Deputy Director. “We’re thrilled to have Derrick Adams as our 2023 artist, Company SBB // Stefanie Batten Bland creating a custom dance experience throughout our campus, and DJ Alexandra Richards creating the soundtrack to this special day. We also are grateful to have over 100 works of art & design in our benefit auction.”
This year, the party will feature contemporary artist Derrick Adams, who is set to unveil his much anticipated, limited-edition sculpture designed exclusively for the benefit. The work is available for pre-order with a VIP Friend ticket or a Platinum Table. “The funny thing about America is that even the snacks are patriotic! For my Glass House edition, I saw this as an opportunity to follow suit with my reinterpretation of that patriotism,” said Adams.
Experience an alfresco shopping experience by Max Mara featuring the Spring/Summer 2023 Collection. Enjoy Italian hand-made gelato and sorbet from a vintage La Crema cart and receive special gifts from Max Mara, including a handheld fan to keep cool during the event. Guests are invited to snap photos with a custom-branded yellow Italian Fiat Hampton Jolly.
Music with DJ Alexandra Richards will set the cool summer vibe with a picnic provided by Elm, a tasting bar by Hennessy Paradis, and organic juices from Greenology. Guests can mingle with supporting artists while weaving through the Mara Mara activation. Dance performances by Company SBB // Stefanie Batten Bland augment the many landscape perspectives by ushering guests to look toward the Glass House, circular pool, and pond. Terassi and Balcony Outdoor Collections by Design Within Reach will be placed throughout the landscape. The auction items comprise over 100 lots, including art, design, and luxury experiences.
The 2023 Summer Party benefit will kick off with the silent auction by Artsy. The auction will be available for online bidding from Friday, May 26 @ 10 am – Monday, June 12 @ 12 pm ET. Highlights from the auction include Anni Albers, Louise Bourgeois, Nan Goldin, Jeff Koons, Herb Ritts, Catherine Opie, Paul Otterness, Cindy Sherman. Mike and Doug Starn, and Massimo Vitali.
All guests will leave with a custom-designed Derrick Adams LOQI gift bag – two versions, one for all guests and another version for VIP ticket purchasers.
All proceeds support the preservation of The Glass House.
Visitor Information:
The Glass House Visitor Center + Design Store
199 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
203.594.9884
Open Thursday – Monday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed Tuesdays + Wednesdays
Advanced tour tickets are required.
