Thank you for joining us for our 2026 Spring Benefit! See all photos from the event here. Photos by Denis Gutierrez-Ogrinc
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On May 6, raise a toast with us at our Spring Benefit themed around the pearl, the symbol for 30-year anniversaries, representing rarity, strength, and longevity. Founded by artists in 1995, Smack Mellon is celebrating the culmination of our 30th year and a rich legacy of providing essential support to NYC-based artists.
To celebrate our enduring community, the Spring Benefit will feature a performance by Pat Oleszko activating SM’s archive, a game of ‘pearl diving the archive’ with prizes, and a Karaoke After Party.
Single-entry tickets start at $175, and the packages below include entry for multiple guests and additional benefits.
6:00 – Doors
6:30 – Main event begins
7:00 – Performance: Dis/playin’ the Archive or Getting waste/d with Pat Oleszko
8:00 – Karaoke after party
10:00 – Party wraps
Catering by Edy’s Grocer
Dis/playin’ the Archive or Getting waste/d with Pat Oleszko
A timed performantz creating sartorial splendor from the capacious archives of Smack Mellon publicity excess, Oleszko will transform the past into a wearable Version of the Future that she will don in relative discomfort the rest of the evening. A Fool’s errand not to be missed.
Tickets
🪩Gem
$2,500 – Your brilliance keeps us going through hard times. Your contribution supports one Mentorship for the public school students in our Art Ready program. Your ticket includes:
- Entry for five guests
- Reserved 5-top table
- Smack Mellon membership and tote bag
- Your name acknowledged on our website
🦪Pearl
$5,000 – Your support is beautiful and one of a kind. Your contribution supports one emerging artist’s year-long residency in our studios. Your ticket includes:
- Entry for eight guests
- Reserved 8-top table
- Smack Mellon membership and tote bag
- Your name acknowledged on our website
💎Diamond
$10,000 – Your rare gift is our legacy. Your contribution supports our ambitious exhibition program–our most visible opportunity for under-recognized artists. Your ticket includes:
- Entry for ten guests
- Reserved 10-top table
- Smack Mellon membership and tote bag
- Your name acknowledged on our website
If you prefer to send a check to save on ticketing fees, please mail a check made out to “Smack Mellon” to:
c/o Kathleen Gilrain
Smack Mellon
92 Plymouth Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
