Welcome to the Golden Gala 2026

The 2026 Swedish American Museum Gala Committee,
along with the Museum´s Board of Directors,
is happy to welcome you to Golden Gala 2026.

Please join us on

Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 starting at 6 p.m.
at Driehaus Museum 

for an unforgettable evening!

 

This special evening will celebrate the Museum’s remarkable history, honor the individuals and organizations that have helped shape our success, and raise critical funds to support our future.

Silent Auction will be open
Sunday, Nov. 1, 12 p.m. and run through Sunday, Nov. 8, 4 p.m.
 

Click here to reach Silent Auction

Limited tickets available - please email information to museum@samac.org

For Sponsorships and to make a Donation click here

Thank you to our sponsors!

Golden Champion
Ulla Brunk and Anne Brunk Peterson

Larry and Laura Ekstrom
Graystone Consulting

Golden Supporter
The Borgström Family
Wendella Tours & Cruises

Rob and Mindy Nygren Pierce

Golden Friend
Alice Nelson & Family

Kerstin Nicholson

Evening Gold
Sharon Oberlander

Paul & Barbara Rimington

Swedish Hospital

Evening Silver
Howard Orloff Volvo Cars

Papanek, Rose & Associates

Evening Bronze
Julie Anne Benson

Kevin Williams

Evening
Karl Ahlm

Axis

Jan & Rick Bail

Else-Britt DeLong

Roger Ted Johnson

Vereen Nordstrom

North Park University

Annette Seaberg & David Anthonsen

Table
Anonymous

Albert and Maria Goodman
Edith-Marie Appleton Foundation

Matt R. Olaveson

Annika & Michael Olshansky

Paul & Barbara Rimington

Verdandi Lodge #3 I.O.S.

Printing
State Graphics

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