Crandemonium is Cranbrook Academy of Art and Cranbrook Art Museum’s signature fall fundraiser. In 2026, our community joined us for an unforgettable evening set on Cranbrook’s historic campus that brought together influential leaders across art, design, business, and philanthropy.

Crandemonium 2026 was inspired by the highly anticipated exhibition The World of Anna Sui at Cranbrook Art Museum and featured legendary fashion designer Anna Sui as the evening’s Guest of Honor. A fashion icon with roots in metro Detroit, Anna Sui revolutionized fashion in the 1990s with her rock-and-roll romantic aesthetic and continues to influence generations of artists and designers through her imaginative, genre-defying work. The World of Anna Sui exhibition at Cranbrook Art Museum will showcase more than 100 looks spanning her celebrated career and explore the recurring themes and inspirations that have shaped her singular visual universe.

Crandemonium begins with a pre-glow experience for upper-level sponsors, followed by a cocktail reception for all gala guests. Guests will then enjoy a seated dinner and program before transitioning into Art After Dark — a high-energy, late-night celebration featuring music, craft cocktails, desserts, and artistic experiences where attendees meet and mingle with Academy of Art students and alumni.