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Saturday, October 17, 2026

Grounds and Galleries of Cranbrook Art Museum

Join us for Cranbrook Academy of Art and Cranbrook Art Museum’s signature fall fundraiser — an unforgettable evening set on Cranbrook’s historic campus that brings together influential leaders across art, design, business, and philanthropy.

This year’s event is inspired by the highly anticipated exhibition The World of Anna Sui at Cranbrook Art Museum and will feature 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.

The evening will begin with a pre-glow experience for upper-level sponsors, followed by a cocktail reception throughout Cranbrook Art Museum’s galleries 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.

Schedule of Events

Crandemonium Gala + Exclusive Exhibition Preview
Be among the first to experience the exhibition The World of Anna Sui at Cranbrook Art Museum before it opens to the public. This exclusive preview celebrates the metro Detroit-born fashion icon whose fearless blend of rock-and-roll style, romance, and storytelling transformed fashion. Anna Sui will join us as the evening’s Guest of Honor as guests enjoy cocktails in the galleries, a seated dinner, and a special program.

  • 6:30pm – Cocktails and Exhibition preview
  • 7:30pm – Seated dinner

Art After Dark (included with Gala ticket or purchase separately)
Keep the celebration going with our late-night afterparty featuring live music, craft cocktails, desserts, and the opportunity to meet and mingle with Cranbrook Academy of Art students.

  • 9-11pm – Dancing and drinks.

 

Crandemonium 2026 Committee

  • Greg Bartelt
  • JJ Curis
  • Gretchen Davidson
  • Katie Dwan
  • Jennifer Gilbert
  • Samra (Johnson) Furlong
  • Edward A. Hogikyan
  • Isabella Lites
  • Don Manvel
  • Denise Anton David, Chair, Board of Governors
  • Andrew Blauvelt, Director, Cranbrook Art Museum
  • Brandon Little, Director, Cranbrook Academy of Art

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