VIP LUNCHEON SERIES

January 23, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

On Saturday, January 23, or Tuesday, January 26, begin the day with a private pre-opening tour led by one of the Fair’s world-renowned exhibitors, followed by a seated luncheon in the historic Board of Officers Room—an opportunity to reconnect with friends and colleagues. Guests may reserve a full table (10 seats) or individual seats. Tickets include all-day admission to the Fair and access to that day’s programming.

If you are interested in hosting a table or purchasing individual seats, please email events@thewintershow.org

Opening Night Preview 2027

January 21, 5PM - 9PM

The Winter Show’s Opening Night Preview is an unforgettable celebration of art, elegance, and philanthropy! Sip expertly crafted cocktails, savor exquisite hors d'oeuvres, and immerse yourself in the energy of live jazz—all while exploring 5,000 years of extraordinary art, antiques, and design. All ticket purchases support East Side House Settlement’s life-changing programs and help over 15,000 families each year.

Tickets will be available in early fall. For more information, please email events@thewintershow.org.

2026 Design Luncheon

January 23rd, 2026

Join The Winter Show's Design Co-Chairs for their exclusive panel discussion during our annual Design Luncheon at the Park Avenue Armory, sponsored by Cara Cara New York.

Noz Nozawa, Ben Pentreath, Giancarlo Valle, and Jane Keltner de Valle are joined by Honorary Design Co-Chair Wendy Goodman. Together, they discuss the future of interior design and how an authentic life can influence one's unique practice.

Young Collectors Night 2027

January 28, 6PM - 9PM

Step into a night of culture, style, and celebration at Young Collectors Night—where art, fashion, and nightlife collide. Sip craft cocktails, savor gourmet bites, and immerse yourself in centuries of breathtaking art and design, set to the beats of top DJs. This event is the ultimate gathering for the next generation of collectors, tastemakers, and art-world insiders.

Tickets will be available for sale in September 2026. For further details, or join the Host & Benefit Committees, please contact us at: events@thewintershow.org.

Where History Lives: The Civic Role of America’s Historic Homes and the Legacy of John Jay

January 23rd, 2026

In collaboration with the John Hay Homestead

As the nation nears its 250th anniversary, this timely panel explores the civic responsibility to preserve not just historic homes, but the ideas they embody. Centered on the restoration of the John Jay Homestead, Ellen McGauley, Martha Stewart, and Ben Prosky consider domestic architecture as a living tradition—and how these places endure as sites of learning, gathering, and national inspiration.

Moderator:
Ellen McGauley, Executive Editor, Veranda

Panelists:
Ben Prosky, President, The Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation
Martha Stewart, Business Professional and Television Personality

Sponsored by Bank of America

Image courtesy of New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. John Jay Homestead Historic Site. Museum Collection, JJ.1980.208

Connoisseurs Night 2027

January 29, 5:30PM - 8PM

Join the world's most prestigious art and antiques experts for an evening of booth talks, wine tastings, and engaging conversations about connoisseurship and collecting. Tickets will be available in late September 2026. To learn more, please email events@thewintershow.org.

Shaping Taste: Asian Ceramics and the Making of American Art & Design

January 24th, 2026

In collaboration with Asia Week New York

This panel explores how Asian ceramics profoundly shaped American art and design, influencing not only domestic ceramics but also painting, silver, glass, textiles, and interiors. By tracing their impact on palette, form, and subject matter, our panelists examined how these objects transformed artistic expression and, even, interior design.

Moderator:
Joan B. Mirviss, Founder, Joan B Mirviss LTD

Panelists: 
Glenn Adamson, Independent Curator, Writer and Historian
David L. Barquist, H. Richard Dietrich, Jr., Curator of American Decorative Arts, Philadelphia Art Museum
Monika Bincsik, Diane and Arthur Abbey Curator for Japanese Decorative Arts, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Ulysses Grant Dietz, Chief Curator, Emeritus The Newark Museum of Art
Elizabeth A. Williams, David and Peggy Rockefeller Curator of Decorative Arts and Design, RISD Museum

New Perspectives on the American Vernacular

January 24th, 2026

Presented in collaboration with the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art

Over the course of its 250-year history, the United States has developed a dazzlingly rich and innovative array of homegrown approaches to architecture and design. Often drawing from historic influences and adapting to the varied environments and cultural contexts of a vast nation, generations of architects have created remarkable works that, though rooted in precedent, are strikingly American. The story of American architectural ingenuity continues today, with architects Michael Imber, Tom Kligerman, and Marieanne Khoury-Vogt finding precedent in Western ranches, shingle style houses, and Spanish and Mediterranean influences. Listen to their discussion about the past, present, and future of American vernacular architecture.

Moderator:
Peter Lyden, President, Institute of Classical Architecture & Art

Panelists:
Michael Imber, President, Michael G. Imber Architects
Marieanne Khoury-Vogt, Principal, Khoury & Vogt Architects
Thomas Kligerman, Partner, Kligerman Architecture & Design

2026 Jewelry Brunch

January 25th, 2026

Celebrate the art of adornment with The Winter Show’s first annual Jewelry Brunch. Featuring an exclusive panel discussion at the historic Park Avenue Armory.

Honoree Ulla Johnson is joined by Levi Higgs, Head of Archives & Brand Heritage at David Webb Jewels, Will Kahn, Contributing Editor and founder of Will’s Notebook, and Carrie Imberman of Kentshire to discuss today’s jewelry culture and the lasting legacy of a well-curated collection.

Guardians of the Past & Present: Conservation in Action

January 25th, 2026

Presented in collaboration with the American Institute for Conservation (AIC) and the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC)

From Civil War documents to modernist paintings to 21st-century design icons, America’s cultural legacy spans centuries and mediums. These objects are enjoyed today thanks to the care they received from previous generations. Most private owners know to call in a conservator when an emergency occurs, but they may not know about preventive conservation or how to spot deterioration. In this lively conversation, four distinct voices share their stories, highlighting conservation’s ethical, scientific, and artistic dimensions while suggesting how collectors can become even better caretakers. Among their topics will be the three biggest mistakes that private owners make and how we can learn from institutional conservation experiences. Ultimately, this dialogue will illuminate how preservation is not just a technical pursuit, but also a civic responsibility.

Moderator:
Peter Trippi, Editor In Chief, Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine and President Emeritus, Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC)

Panelists:
Alexandra Kirtley, Montgomery-Garvan Curator of American Decorative Arts, Philadelphia Museum of Art
Lauren Fly, Conservator and Founder of Fly Arts Initiative

The Art of Alliance: Creativity and Commerce through Collaboration

January 25th, 2026

Presented in collaboration with Galerie Magazine

Today’s creatives are also cultural entrepreneurs, working at the intersection of creativity, collaboration, and commerce. Bringing together voices from art, fashion, and design, this panel explores how creative vision is shaped, sustained, and expanded through partnership - across disciplines, industries, and borders. The conversation examines collaboration as both a creative catalyst and a business strategy, from sourcing and stewardship to scale and longevity. Panelists share how they build meaningful partnerships, remain grounded in values, and navigate the realities of an increasingly interconnected design landscape.

Moderator:
Jacqueline Terrebone, Editor-in-Chief, Galerie Magazine

Panelists:
Carolyn Dailey, Author, The Creative Entrepreneur
Michele Oka Doner, Artist
Daniella Kallmeyer, Fashion Designer, Kallmeyer
Sarah Magness, Creative & Interior Designer / The Palm Beach Atelier

Polymaths of Early America: Art, Knowledge and the Preservation of History

January 26th, 2026

Presented in collaboration with Preservation Long Island

This panel brings together scholars to explore figures whose intellectual range shaped the nation beyond a single discipline—from science and engineering to philosophy, politics, and faith. Through portraits, objects, and images, the panel considers how art in all its forms has preserved these lives and ideas, carrying knowledge, identity, and memory across generations. In examining figures such as Ephraim Byram, Lemuel Haynes, and Abraham Lincoln, the discussion reveals how creative expression remains essential to how America understands—and remembers—its past.

Moderator:
Susan Fales-Hill, Author, Screenwriter and Television Producer

Panelists:
James Basker, President, Gilder Lehrman Institute and Professor, Barnard College, Columbia University.
Lauren Brincat, Chief Curator and Director of Collections, Preservation Long Island
Harold Holzer, Scholar and Director, Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute, Hunter College

Beyond Blue and White: Women Who Shaped the Global History of Ceramics

January 27th, 2026

Inspired by recent discoveries and new scholarship — including Genevieve Wheeler Brown’s work illuminating overlooked histories — this panel brings together leading voices to explore Delftware through fresh and expansive lenses. Robert Aronson of Aronson of Amsterdam, a fifth generation specialist, draws on recent scholarship and rediscovered histories. This conversation explores the pivotal yet often overlooked role women have played in the creation, collecting, and interpretation of ceramics worldwide. Leading experts examine how these narratives are reshaping the field and expanding our understanding of global material culture.

Moderator:
Charlotte Vignon, Independent Curator

Panelists:
Robert Aronson, Director, Aronson Antiquairs of Amsterdam
Genevieve Wheeler Brown, Art Advisor & Author
Jody Wilkie, JGW Advisory, Specializing in European Ceramics

Price of Integrity: Collaboration in the Art Market

January 28th, 2026

Presented in collaboration with the Appraisers Association of America

How do we determine what art is worth—and who can be trusted to say so? This panel brings together leading experts across the collecting spectrum as they explore the ethics, collaboration, and valuations that keep the art world running with integrity.

Moderator:
Alasdair Nichol, Former Chairman, Freeman’s

Panelists:
Courtney Booth Christensen, Senior Director Trusts & Estates, Winston Artory Group
Laura Doyle, Senior Vice President, CHUBB
Arlie Sulka, President, Lillian Nassau, LLC
David Walker, Appraiser

Collecting the Future: Preserving Art & Heritage Beyond the 250th

January 28th, 2026

As America approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, we have a rare opportunity to reflect not only on the art and artifacts that tell our nation’s story, but on the people who safeguard them for future generations. What does it mean to be a true cultural custodian—building, growing, and protecting collections with a vision that extends centuries beyond our own lifetimes?

Moderator:
Danielle Amato-Milligan, Founder and President, AmatoMilligan & Associates, Board President, Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC)

Panelists:
Leila A. Amineddoleh, Partner and the Chair of the Art Law Group, Tarter Krinsky & Drogin
Caroline Orr, Vice President, Bank of America

Designing Tomorrow: The Power of the Maker’s Touch

January 30th, 2026

During this discussion, our panelists presented images from a range of artisans— including figures such as Peter Lane— to illuminate the breadth of their collaborative practice, moving beyond a singular maker to a wider creative ecosystem. Through these examples, they demonstrate how enduring, career-defining partnerships with artisans elevate their work, and how makers play a vital role not only in sustaining tradition, but in advancing material innovation, sustainability, and aesthetic ambition.

Moderator:
Sarah Medford, Contributing Editor, WSJ. Magazine/Writer & Strategic Consultant

Panelists:
David Kleinberg, David Kleinberg Design Associates
Emily Summers, Emily Summers Design Associates

Lines of a Nation: Early American Drawings & Their Legacy

January 30th, 2026

Presented in partnership with The Drawing Foundation and in association with Master Drawings New York

How do we define early American art? When do drawings truly become American despite being produced by artists often trained in Europe? What, or who, defines “American” in terms of imagery, materials, or techniques? This panel discussion brings together four specialists in American art to share their knowledge on this important moment for the nascent United States and how drawing offers an important perspective in this conceptualization.

Moderator:
Amy Torbert, Associate Curator of American Art, St. Louis Art Museum

Panelists:
Stuart Feld, President of Hirschl & Adler and avid American Drawings collector
Christina Michelon, Curator of Prints and Drawings, Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Mark Mitchell, Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture, Yale University Gallery

Structures of Success: Women Leading in Architecture and Design

January 31st, 2026

Presented in collaboration with the Department of History of Art and Architecture, Vanderbilt University

The architecture and design professions have had histories of being dominated by male practitioners and, in some instances, being hostile towards women. Nonetheless, women have made important contributions to modernism as architects, designers, patrons, critics, curators, and more. Three panelists, among the most prominent voices on the topic, provide historic and contemporary perspectives on women in architecture and design.

Moderator:
Kevin D. Murphy, Norman L. and Roselea J. Goldberg Chair, Vanderbilt University

Panelists:
Gabrielle Esperdy, Ph.D., Dean and Professor of Architecture Hillier College of Architecture & Design, New Jersey Institute of Technology
Alice Friedman, Grace Slack McNeil Professor Emerita of American Art and Professor Emerita of Art, Wellesley College
Sarah Lichtman, Chair, History of Art and Design Department, Pratt Institute

The Piece I’d Never Part With

January 31st, 2026

Presented in collaboration with Country Life magazine

The Winter Show presents The Piece I’d Never Part With: Treasures for New Tastemakers, an engaging panel exploring the art and objects that define rising collectors of today. Panelists will share the stories behind the pieces they prize most, offering insight into evolving tastes, the thrill of discovery, and the passion that drives collecting in a rapidly changing market.

Moderator:
Patrick Monahan, Writer and Art Advisor

Panelists:
Mica Bowman, Director, Bowman Sculpture
Justin Fichelson, Collector
Laurence Milstein, Collector