Pilobolus’s Midsummer Ball on June 22 surpassed all fundraising goals,  while uniting key figures from entertainment, performance, and philanthropy to celebrate art, nature, and the human body. The evening featured site-specific dance performances at a private sculpture park in Washington. Guests could become immersed in Pilobolus’s innovative and boundary-pushing spirit. 

Photos by Bryan Haeffele, Courtesy of Pilobolus

On June 1, ASAP! celebrated its 25th anniversary with a Sonny and Cher-themed variety show and cocktail party at the Frederick Gunn School, highlighting ASAP! students and teaching artists. Two-hundred guests donated more than $100,000 in support of ASAP!’s mission to foster creative, hands-on learning through the arts. 

Photos by Soph and Drew Photography

The Great Country Mutt Show benefit on June 8 in support of the Little Guild was held at the home of Michael Trapp and M. Michael Meller in Sharon, and raised 20% of the organization’s annual operating costs. Guests toured Trapp’s gardens while enjoying the music of The Joint Chiefs. 

Photos by Kelsey Turick and Linda Brinkley.