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*
Ceci Chan
Ram Sundaram & Preethi Krishna+
Changemakers ($50,000 - $99,999)
The Bindley Family
Innovator ($25,000 - $49,999)
Alexandra Thomopoulos Colombos, WSC '93 & Nicholas Colombos*
Anne Robinson*
Lizzie & Jonathan Tisch+
Trailblazers ($12,500 - $24,999)
Anonymous*
Keith Arbeitman, DEN '02 & Angelika Shein DEN '00
Lynn Ann Casey & Rob O'Keefe*
Sharon Chang ’95/’98+~
Steve & Tina Johnston*
Suzanne & William M. Lowe, Jr.*
Stefania & Mark Magidson+*
NYU Office of the Provost
Sumner Roy Kates Charitable Trust
$5,000 - $12,499
Kirsten Albrecht and Marc Evans*
Catherine, Kieran, & Charlotte Coffey*
Nicole & Peter Dawes*
Amanda Lipitz ’02+ & Greg Smith
Allison & Keith Mayberry*
Paige & Rob Olson*
Steve Taw*
$2,500 - $4,999
The Barbosa Family
Allison Bridges & Lee Bridges*
Andrea Cervenka & Shai Friedland *
Dr. Ty & Sasha Coleman
Jason Forest & Karen Petren*
Andrew & Kirsten Giorgione
Stephanie Lenzi & Eric Ewald*
Jen Haefeli & JJ Matthews
Brian & Jocelyn McCarthy
Mr. & Mrs. Bradley D. Mock*
Nakos Family
Gail Taylor
Mark Zagorski and Lorraine Sabalja
$1,000 - $2,499
Brendan Fraser
Sherrie Rose
Shaurya Seth
+ Tisch Dean’s Council
* Tisch Parents’ Council
~ NYU Board of Trustees
§ NYU President’s Global Council
List as of March 12, 2026