29th Annual Iris Foundation Awards Luncheon

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Honoring
William and Ellen Taubman—Outstanding Patrons
John Guy—Outstanding Lifetime Achievement
Matthew Yokobosky—Outstanding Mid-Career Scholar
Sylvie Lhermite-King—Outstanding Dealer

The Iris Foundation Awards were created in 1997 to recognize scholars, patrons, and professionals who have made outstanding contributions to the study and appreciation of the decorative arts and thereby help to sustain the cultural heritage of our world.

Host
Dr. Susan Weber, Founder and Director of Bard Graduate Center

Sponsors and host committee list are in formation.

Proceeds from the Iris Foundation Awards Luncheon benefit the Bard Graduate Center Scholarship Fund.

For further event information, please contact Alfi Joseph at [email protected].