29th Annual Iris Foundation Awards Luncheon
Wednesday, April 29, 2026Honoring
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
Barbara Nessim and Jules Demchick – Nancy and Michael Druckman – Shelby White – The Ruddock Foundation – Martin P. Levy
Host Committee and Sponsorship lists in formation. For further information, please contact Lindsay Smilow at [email protected].
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].
