A Weekend in Paris

Thursday, October 22 - Sunday, October 25, 2026

Photo: Francois-Xavier Watine, WebStyleStory. October 2026

The AFMO 2026 Annual Benefit Weekend and Gala Evening brought together a vibrant community of art lovers, collectors, and patrons to celebrate the artistic dialogue between France and the United States. Over several exceptional days, guests enjoyed a program designed in support of the Musée d’Orsay and the Musée de l’Orangerie, with privileged access to the season’s landmark exhibitions and events. Our guests participated in a selection of private conversations, exclusive visits, and immersive encounters highlighting fine art, French savoir-faire, and cultural heritage.

Opening Cocktail

Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Musée de l’Orangerie

As per tradition, the 2026 rendition of AFMO's Gala Weekend opened with a cocktail at the Musée de l'Orangerie. Guests not only attended an elegant cocktail reception, they also had the opportunity to enjoy a private viewing of the newly opened exhibition, Monet. Painting Time, featuring a selection of almost forty of Monet’s paintings, mostly from the Musée d’Orsay’s and Musée Marmottan Monet’s collections, along with loans from French and international public and private collections.

AFMO Gala Evening

Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Musée d’Orsay

Guests enjoyed private access to the museum’s galleries, including the fall exhibitions Mary Cassatt. Being Independent and Auguste Bartholdi. Liberty Enlightening the World. The evening continued with a cocktail reception in the Musée d’Orsay’s nave, followed by an elegant dinner crafted by Alain Ducasse’s team. Inspired by the artistic universe of Mary Cassatt, the celebration paid homage to her mastery, a memorable evening of artistic excellence, cultural exchange, and a shared passion for the arts.