2026 SPEED ART MUSEUM BALL
Saturday, March 7, 2026
The Speed Art Museum Ball is the most significant annual fundraiser for the Speed Art Museum, providing critical support for the mission of the Speed: At the Speed Art Museum, we invite everyone to celebrate art forever. We do this through world-class exhibitions, engaging and relevant community programs, and impactful education and outreach work.
An Evening in the Garden
March 7, 2026 at 6 pm
Benefactor Dinner Ticket – $850*
Table of 8 – $6,800*
Late Night Ticket – $200 **
Please contact the Philanthropy Office at 502.634.2717 or reservations@speedmuseum.org to reserve your tickets. White or black tie attire is required. Valet parking will be available.
If you are unable to join us at the Speed Art Museum Ball, please consider a gift to support our mission. You can reach out to Heidi Potter at hpotter@speedmuseum.org or mail a gift to:
Speed Art Museum
2035 South Third Street
Louisville, KY 40208
*Amount eligible for tax deduction is $600 per person
** Amount eligible for tax deduction is $100 per person
Hubert Robert, French, 1733 - 1808
Detail of A Hermit in a Garden, about 1790
Oil on canvas, 59 5/8 x 31 1/2 in.
Given in memory of their mother, Mrs. John Vance Collis, by
Mrs. Condict Moore, Mrs. William W. Hancock Jr., and Mrs. Joe M. Rodes 1994.13
2025 speed art museum ball sponsors
speed art museum ball committee
Mary Helen and John David Myles, Co-Chairs
Mandy and Tanner Watkins, Co-Chairs
Steven Blevins, Ashley Davis, Lisa Brendel Ewen, Jim Gray, Susan Dabney Lavin, Alix Rice Littrell, Derika Mercer, Jennifer Moore, Katie Murphy, Samantha Simon, Ron Wolz, Nicole Yates, Guthrie Zaring
Late Night committee
Brigitte Owens, Co-Chair
Breana Owens Harris, Co-Chair
Sarah and Mac Barlow, Campbell and Cem Bego, Will Davis, Emma Deering and Collier Clay, Elsa Clenny, Taylor and Mac Davis, Will Davis, Rosalind Streeter and Will Crawford, Juels White
LATE NIGHT AT THE ANNUAL SPEED ART MUSEUM BALL!
Late Night TicketsJoin us for “Late Night” with dancing, desserts, and music provided by Atlanta Rhythm and Groove starting at 9 pm. Your ticket to “Late Night” helps support the Speed and it’s mission to help everyone celebrate art forever.
Tickets – $200
To receive more information, or make a tax-deductible donation, contact Heidi Potter at hpotter@speedmuseum.org.
Photos from the 2025 Speed Art Museum Ball held on March 1, 2025. All photo credit to Frankie Steele Photography
