Springtime has officially arrived, and with it, a new season with a packed calendar of glitzy benefits. Before the spring galas get under way, here's a look back at the top ideas from winter benefits across North America. From artsy projections to new ideas for raffle tickets—and three French-inspired soirees—these ideas can inspire events for any season.
The Old Master's Society Gala at the Art Institute of Chicago
Photo: Robert Kusel
Pérez Art Museum Miami Gala
Photo: Juan E. Cabrera
Canada's National Ballet School's Steampunk Gala
Photo: Vanessa Garrison
The Museum of Science and Industry's Black Creativity Gala
Photo: J.B. Spector
U.C. Berkley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive Grand Opening Gala
Photo: Drew Altizer. Courtesy of BAM PFA.
National YoungArts Foundation's Backyard Ball
Photo: Courtesy of the National YoungArts Foundation
Amfar New York Gala
Photos: Kevin Tachman/Getty Images
The Walrus Foundation's Walrus Gala
Photo: Tom Sandler
The Boston Ballet Ball
Photo: Courtesy of the Boston Ballet
The 15th Annual Motionball Toronto in Support of Special Olympics
Photo: Nigel D'souza
The Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation's Dragon Ball
Photo: Jessica Hoang
Ronald McDonald Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana's Annual Dinner Gala
Photo: Elizabeth Harper
San Francisco Ballet’s 83rd Repertory Season Opening Night Gala
Photo: Drew Altizer
Prevent Cancer Foundation's Spring Gala
Photo: Jack Hartzman
Monogram Dinner by Design Presented by Caesarstone
Photo: Ryan Emberley