Tisch Gala 2026
Build Bridges, Inspire Innovation,
Welcome to the Future.
Monday, April 13, 2026
Cipriani South Street
10 South Street, New York City
6:00 p.m. Cocktails
7:00 p.m. Dinner, Performances, and Honorees
After Party to Follow
Join Rubén Polendo during his first year as Dean, along with distinguished Tisch faculty, students, alumni, parents, and friends for an unforgettable evening of artistry, elegance, and celebration.
Proceeds from this annual event directly support our students and their creative work, ensuring NYU Tisch continues to shape the future of the arts.
If you can't attend and would like to make a donation in support of the Tisch Gala, you can do so here.
Gala Leadership Support
Presenting Partners ($100,000+)
Anonymous*
Changemakers ($50,000 - $99,999)
William Bindley
Innovator ($25,000 - $49,999)
Alexandra Thomopoulos Colombos, WSC '93 & Nicholas Colombos*
Trailblazers ($12,500 - $24,999)
Anonymous*
Lynn Ann Casey & Rob O'Keefe*
Suzanne & William M. Lowe, Jr.*
Stefania & Mark Magidson+*
$5,000 - $12,499
Kirsten Albrecht & Marc Evans*
Catherine, Kieran, & Charlotte Coffey*
Allison & Keith Mayberry*
Steve Taw*
$2,500 - $4,999
The Barbosa Family
Allison & Lee Bridges*
Andrea Cervenka & Shai Friedland*
Dr. Ty & Sasha Coleman
Stephanie Lenzi & Eric Ewald*
Andrew & Kirsten Giorgione
Jen Haefeli & JJ Matthews
Brian & Jocelyn McCarthy
Nakos Family
Paige & Rob Olson*
Gail Taylor
Mark Zagorski & Lorraine Sabalja
$1,000 - $2,499
Brendan Fraser
Sherrie Rose
+ Tisch Dean’s Council
* Tisch Parents’ Council
~ NYU Board of Trustees
§ NYU President’s Global Council
List as of February 17, 2026