Anniversary Gala

The Hylton Performing Arts Center’s Anniversary Gala

Thank you for joining us at the Hylton Performing Arts Center’s 14th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, April 27, 2024! We had a lovely evening celebrating the Hylton Center’s many artistic programs, educational outreach, and the Veterans and the Arts Initiative, as well as our honorees, Sam and Lillian Hill and The Cecil and Irene Hylton Foundation.

Stay tuned for information about our 15th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, April 26, 2025!

Thank You to our 14th Anniversary Gala Presenting Sponsor

Compton and Duling Logo

14th Anniversary Gala Committee

Maryse Allen

Sheryl Bass

David Baylor

Diane Burrell

Sarah Cissna

Joyce Connery

Jacque Connor

Rick Davis

Niyati Dhokai

Quinton Doe

Randall Edwards

Marlene Epstein

Barbara Ghadban

Carolyn Kriebel

Dylan Lambert

Christopher Leet

Angel Olson

Rich Seraydarian

Emily Smith

Loza Teodros

Marion Wall

The Hylton Center thanks our past honorees for their dedication to and support of the arts in our community:

  • 14th Anniversary: Sam and Lillian Hill and The Cecil and Irene Hylton Foundation
  • 13th Anniversary: Carlos Castro and The Jacquemin Family Foundation
  • 12th Anniversary: Lovey Hammel and Denise McPhail
  • 11th Anniversary: Celebration of the Arts Alliance
  • 10th Anniversary Gala: Odin, Feldman, and Pittleman
  • 9th Anniversary Gala: Buchanan Partners and Nancy Hersch Ingram
  • 8th Anniversary Gala: Julie and Buck Waters
  • 7th Anniversary Gala: Mary and Hans Postma
  • 6th Anniversary Gala: NOVEC and Sally Lay
  • 5th Anniversary Gala: Novant Health UVA Health System and Dean William Reeder
  • 4th Anniversary Gala: Didlake, John O. Gregory, and Carol Merchant Kirby
  • 3rd Anniversary Gala: Dr. Randall Edwards, Dr. Marvin L. Gillum (in memoriam), and the Honorable Kathleen K. Seefeldt
  • 2nd Anniversary Gala: Alan C. Merten and Sally L. Merten
  • 1st Anniversary Gala: Senator Charles J. Colgan

For information about future Gala sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dylan Lambert at 703-993-7061 or dlamber4@gmu.edu.