From faux bird-nest centerpieces to illuminated serving trays, here’s a look back at the top ideas and trends from this past season’s benefits, galas, and fund-raisers across the United States and Canada.
Norton Museum of Art’s Annual Gala
Photo: Capehart Photography
The National Audubon Society’s Annual Gala
Photo: Patrick McMullan
Francis W. Parker Gala
Photo: Courtesy of Kehoe Designs
Unicef Gala Dallas
Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for Unicef USA
Boston Ballet Juliet's Ball
Photo: Michael Blanchard
The Birthday Party Project’s Birthday Party
Photo: Kiss Me for Eternity
The Canadian Film Centre's 30th Anniversary Gala & Auction
Photo: Courtesy of CFC
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Opening Night Gala
Photo: Tony Powell
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Grand Chefs Experience
Photo: Lukasz Drogowski
The Frost Museum of Science’s Big Bang: Sonic Odyssey
Photo: Julian Castro
National YoungArts Foundation’s Backyard Ball
Photo: Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for YoungArts
University of Chicago Laboratory Schools’ Connections Gala
Photo: Courtesy of Kehoe Designs
Janie's Fund Gala and Grammy Viewing Party
Photo: Rich Fury/Getty Images for Janie's Fund
The Louis Armstrong House Museum Annual Gala
Photo: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for the Louis Armstrong House Museum
Design on a Dime Miami
Photo: Courtesy of World Red Eye
Art of Elysium's Heaven Gala
Photo: Rich Polk/Getty Images for the Art of Elysium
Voices For Children Foundation’s 2018 Be A Voice Gala
Photo:Â Yamila Lomba