Spring Benefit 2026

Event Details

Thursday, May 7th

Location: The Gardens of Hickory Hill, home of Alan Dabbiere

VIP Check-in: 6-6:30 pm
VIP Reception: 6:30-7:30 pm
Main Reception: 7:30-9:30 pm

Dress: Semi-formal | Garden Party Attire

About Spring Benefit
McLean Project for the Arts’ signature spring fête, Spring Benefit, will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2026 in McLean, VA. MPA relies on the funds raised at Spring Benefit to further its mission to educate and inspire the community through contemporary visual arts exhibitions and arts education programs—including MPA ArtReach, which extends these exhibitions into the community through gallery tours and workshops for FCPS Title I elementary schools and other underserved groups who encounter obstacles in accessing the visual arts. Martha Simons and Shannon Burwell will co-chair this year’s event.

Sponsorships

A wide variety of sponsorship levels are available–offering options for both individuals and corporate entities.

Sponsorship levels include:

• Sponsor: Includes 2 tickets — $1,000
• Patron: Includes 2 tickets and VIP early access — $1,750
• Major Benefactor: Includes 4 tickets and VIP early access — $2,500
• Influencer: Includes 4 tickets, VIP early access, and 1/4 page ad placement in event program — $3,750
• Leadership Circle: Includes 6 tickets, VIP early access, and 1/2 page ad placement in event program — $5,000
• Chairman Circle: Includes 8 tickets, VIP early access, and full-page ad placement in event program — $10,000
• Curator Circle: Includes 10 tickets, VIP early access, and full-page ad placement in event program — $25,000
• Visionary Leader: Includes 16 tickets, VIP early access, and full-page ad placement in event program — $50,000

Questions? For more information, please contact Jen Wormser at jwormser@mpaart.org.

Please note: Sponsorship packages are intended to be purchased by one entity. At this time, we cannot accommodate splitting packages between individuals, companies, or families. MPA is a nonprofit organization and our events raise critical funds needed to support our mission-based programs.

For donors interested in giving from a Donor Advised Fund (DAF), please note that IRS regulations do not permit any benefits, including tickets, to be conferred in connection with DAF contributions. IRS regulations state that ticket costs, including both cost of goods/services and charitable amount, should be paid for from sources other than a DAF.

For donors interested in employer matching gifts, please contact MPA first to determine the tax-deductible amount.

McLean Project for the Arts is a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization, with the tax identification number of EIN #52-1374407. Your donation (less cost of goods and services) is considered a charitable contribution under the U.S. Tax Laws. Consult your tax advisor to determine the extent of the applicable tax deduction.