Coveted Couture Gala

Photo of chinoiserie planters in the fountain in front of Mint Museum Randolph

The Mint Museum’s 13th annual Coveted Couture Gala returns Saturday, April 25, 2026, for an extraordinary evening celebrating the opening of Caravaggio | Revolution: Baroque Masterpieces from the Roberto Longhi Foundation.

This year’s gala marks a singular moment in the museum’s history, honoring one of the most influential figures in Western art. With Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio’s masterful Boy Bitten by a Lizard at the heart of this exhibition, plus 55 other works by artists inspired by Caravaggio, the exhibition explores his revolutionary use of light, emotion, and realism, and the profound impact he had on the Baroque era and beyond.

Under the leadership of longtime Mint supporters Mary Lou Babb, Beverly Hance, Jo Ann Peer, and Pat Rodgers, the evening will transform the tented lawn of Mint Museum Randolph into an elegant setting inspired by the drama and grandeur of 17th-century Italy. Guests will experience an immersive atmosphere as bold and captivating as the masterpieces that inspired it.

Each year, the Coveted Couture Gala brings together the museum’s most dedicated patrons, cultural leaders, and community visionaries for an evening celebrating creativity, philanthropy, and the enduring power of art. As the Mint’s signature fundraising event, the gala provides critical support for the Mint Annual Fund, sustaining exhibitions, education initiatives, community engagement, and the care of the permanent collection.

April 25, 2026
6:30 PM–Midnight
Please contact Lauren Hartnagel for more information

Each year, the Coveted Couture Gala brings together the Mint’s most valued supporters.

Major donors, corporate leaders, civic advocates, museum patrons, and artists—for an unforgettable evening. As the museum’s largest annual fundraiser, this event generates critical contributions towards the Mint Annual Fund, supporting exhibitions, educational outreach, community engagement, and the preservation of the museum’s permanent collection.

About Caravaggio | Revolution

Caravaggio | Revolution: Baroque Masterpieces from the Roberto Longhi Foundation shines a light on how a Baroque master’s radical realism transformed not only painting, but the very language of modern film, photography, and popular culture. Featuring over 40 masterpieces from Florence’s world-renowned Fondazione Roberto Longhi, along with major loans from private and public collections, brings together works rarely seen in the United States — including Caravaggio’s Boy bitten by a lizard.

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Presented by: Regions-BlackArch, and Society Awards

“We look forward to celebrating your arrival at Coveted Couture, the most fashion-forward, fun, and elegant event of the year.” – Hillary Cooper, chief advancement officer at The Mint Museum

The Mint Museum’s 12th Annual Coveted Couture Gala was a spectacular evening celebrating the opening of ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK, a landmark retrospective of one of the most influential photographers of our time. We are proud to have Beverly and Mark Ladley and Leigh-ann and Martin Sprock as our gala co-chairs. With their leadership, we are confident this will be a fabulous, festive, and “picture perfect” evening on April 26, 2025.

The 2025 Coveted Couture Gala Silent Auction
New this year, we hosted an online silent auction as part of the 12th Annual Coveted Couture Gala. Bids were placed on exclusive vacation packages, unique experiences, luxury items, and more—all in support of The Mint Museum.

Thank you for the generosity of the silent auction sponsors

Amina Rubinacci, Anne Neilson Fine Art, Arzberger Stationers, Capitol, Sherrard Georgius, Grace Bay Club, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, Kristin Heinrich, Jane Scott Hodges/Leontine Linens, Hotel Esencia, Lovin’ Life Music Fest, Malliouhana, Mollie Aspen, Nayara Gardens, Rick Newton/Resort Capital Partners, Primland Resort, Linda Foard Roberts, Rosewood Le Guanahani, Secret Bay, SkinSpirit, SOCO Gallery, Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, The Inn & Club at Harbour Town, White Elephant Nantucket, Toccare Day Spa.

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Presented by: Regions-BlackArch

“Jewels will rule, and fabulous fashion will be the forefront of the night that will play out in fun, creative, and unexpected ways.” – Hillary Cooper, chief advancement officer for The Mint Museum

We invite you to join us for The Mint Museum’s 11th annual spring fundraising gala. This year, we will be back on the glorious lawn of Mint Museum Randolph to celebrate the work of Robert Ebendorf, one of the most influential artists in the studio jewelry movement for the opening celebration of the exhibition Objects of Affection: Jewelry by Robert Ebendorf from the Porter • Price Collection.