Hudson Hall Gala 2025
The celebration honored outgoing longtime Hudson Hall Executive Director Tambra Dillon.
Board member Paul Barrett, Executive Director Tambra Dillon, Assemblymember Didi Barrett, General Manager Sage Carter, boardmember Sarah Lipsky
Hudson Hall’s gala—held on June 15—brought together a generous cast of donors, volunteers, and community supporters to honor outgoing Executive Director Tambra Dillon. The evening featured standout performances by the Hudson Community Choir, Raha Mirzadegan, and the Upstate Composers Orchestra under the direction of Bobby Previte. Guests enjoyed curated fare and cocktails from Swoon KitchenBar and Le Perche, all generously provided in support of Hudson Hall’s mission to elevate the arts and champion diversity and freedom of expression. With help from the Asbjorn Lunde Foundation and the many volunteers who made the night possible, the gala raised essential operating funds—and celebrated the arts in style. Style that included limited-edition art trucker hats—an instant collectible!
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Matteline deVries-Dilling, founder of Lite Brite Neon, one of the evening's honoree of this year's Upstate Benefit adresses the gala from the Caboose's caboose.
- Karen Pearson. Courtesy Art Omi.
Olana senior vice president and landscape curatorMark Prezorski, president Sean Sawyer, The evenings honoree Kristin Gamble and New York State Assemblymember Didi Barrett.
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