Join a vibrant gathering of young patrons, artists, and cultural collaborators for an evening above Columbus Circle celebrating creativity, connection, and the shared energy of New York’s arts community. MAD Luminaries and the museum's Artist-in-Residence alumni are hosting alongside neighboring cultural institutions, this elevated summer soirée bringing together dynamic creatives across disciplines for a night designed to inspire conversation, collaboration, and community.

Set within a striking multilevel showroom overlooking the southwest corner of Central Park, the evening unfolds across expansive wraparound terraces and light-filled interiors. With its downtown-loft-meets-midtown atmosphere, the space merges open-air city views, sculptural interiors, intimate salon seating, and sunset-lit gathering spaces.

Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy:

Music, mingling, and creative exchange with artists, young patrons, and cultural leaders
DJ set by Erol Sabadosh
Signature photo moments, atmospheric shots, and dedicated terrace overlook capturing prime views of Columbus Circle and Central Park
A three-hour open bar with prosecco, rosé, white wines, and craft brews
Fully catered hors d’oeuvres featuring five globally inspired bite experiences

Attire:

Breezy summer statement prints, crisp crafted linen ensembles, casual crochet accents, signature sunglasses, and sunset-ready style encouraged.

More than a party, this evening is envisioned as the beginning of an annual tradition — a gathering where emerging cultural communities come together to deepen connections, spark new collaborations, and celebrate the creative spirit of the city in one unforgettable summer setting.

Tickets:

$125 Standard Ticket

$74 MAD Luminaries & CoHost Cultural Communities

Learn more about becoming a Luminary by sending an email to Carson.Wos@madmuseum.org.

Supporting MAD’s innovative exhibitions and education programs.
Come see the Haas Brothers: Uncanny Valley, Jessica Lichtenstein: Rewilding, Alice Riehl's Porcelain Florilegium, and Out of the Jewelry Box this summer season.

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About the Museum

MAD champions contemporary makers across creative fields, presenting artists, designers, and artisans who apply the highest level of ingenuity and skill to their work. Since the Museum’s founding in 1956 by philanthropist and visionary Aileen Osborn Webb, MAD has celebrated all facets of making and the creative processes by which materials are transformed, from traditional techniques to cutting-edge technologies. Today, the Museum’s curatorial program builds upon a rich history of exhibitions that emphasize a cross-disciplinary approach to art and design, and reveals the workmanship behind the objects and environments that shape our everyday lives. MAD provides an international platform for practitioners who are influencing the direction of cultural production and driving 21st-century innovation, fostering a participatory setting for visitors to have direct encounters with skilled making and compelling works of art and design.

Summer Loft Party