AAM Wine Auction Gala

A Special Edition of the Wine Auction

Grand Opening Celebration of the Renovated 1899 Building

September 19, 2026, 5:30pm- 11pm

Traditionally held in June, the Akron Art Museum Wine Auction returns in September 2026 for a singular occasion celebrating the completed renovation and grand reopening of the Museum's historic 1899 building.
 
This special edition of the Wine Auction marks the unveiling of more art, expanded exhibition space, and new experiences for our community. The transformed building will introduce the Idea Machine-a flexible, community-centered space designed for artmaking, collaboration, and creative experimentation-along with new galleries that significantly enhance the Museum's capacity for exhibitions.
 
Join us for an extraordinary evening of art, wine, and celebration in support of the Museum's exhibitions and education programs.

FUND-A-CAUSE

Proceeds from the Fund-A-Cause will sustain and strengthen our community, family, and, children's programming.

Your generosity is the essential foundation for the Museum's mission to invite all people to enrich their lives through modern and contemporary art.

Donate to Fund a Cause

Thank you to our sponsors! 

Presenting Sponsor

Crystal Sponsor

Rennick and Monica Andreoli

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Patrons:

Myrna Berzon

Dedee O'Neil

Dianne and Herb Newman

Bill and Trish Steere

Duane & Earline Roe

Anthony and Susan Paparella

Silver Patrons

Akron Community Foundation

Buckingham Doolittle & Burroughs

Dr. Anne Caveny and Dr. Wayne Hedrick

CBIZ

Meaden & Moore

Nevin and Laura Nussbaum

PNC
 
 

Honorary Patrons
 

American Interiors

Broadleaf Partners

Bruce and Ann Rowland

Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Coon Restoration & Sealants

FATS Backroom

Fifth Third

Fisher Phillips

Filgor Consulting Services

Lyn and Mark Bober

Dr. Patricia Sheahan

For those guests that are participating and live out of state and wish to have items shipped to their home address, insurance and shipping fees will be charged separately. 

To the best knowledge of the Museum and committee, all donated wines have been properly stored and are in good condition, though a margin of error always exists.

For those unable to attend in person, online bidding for silent auction items is encouraged.