Thank you for an incredible evening!

On behalf of the Board and staff at Anderson Ranch Arts Center, thank you for making this year’s Ranch Gala such a meaningful and memorable celebration.

Because of your generous spirit and enthusiastic participation, we are thrilled to share that we raised $1.2 million in support of the Ranch’s mission. These vital funds will fuel the transformative experiences we offer—supporting artists at every stage of their journey, nurturing creative expression, and strengthening the vibrant community that makes Anderson Ranch so special.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible honoree Titus Kaphar; our dedicated Co-Chairs Martha and Richard Finger, Sherry and Joe Felson, Carolyn and Alex Hurst and to our amazing Live Auction Committee: Rona Citrin, Barbara Berger, Evan Snyderman, Andrea Jenkins Wallace, Liz Ferrill and Kelly Woods. A special thank you to our loyal sponsors, Cadogan Tate and Sunset Framing for their continued support.

Your presence at the Ranch that evening—and your commitment to our work—deepens our impact and expands what’s possible for artists and art-lovers alike. We are so grateful to have you as part of the Anderson Ranch family.

The Ranch Gala Live Auction Preview will be on display and open to the public in the Patton-Malott Gallery from June 30th – July 10th.

This year’s auction is a true celebration of contemporary artwork, paying tribute to Anderson Ranch’s historical foundation of multidisciplinary art while celebrating a new generation of contemporary artists. All of the artists and galleries have generously donated their work to support the fundraising goals of Anderson Ranch Arts Center.

Tuesday, July 8

**3:30-4:30PM – VIP Ranch Gala Kickoff Cocktails at a private home in Aspen.

5PM – Screening of Exhibiting Forgiveness at the Isis Theater in Aspen. The screening will be directly followed by a Q&A with film writer and director Titus Kaphar moderated by Susan Wrubel, Aspen Film Executive and Artistic Director. Reserved seating will be provided to Ranch Gala VIP ticket and table holders. Learn more.

Wednesday, July 9

11AM-12PM – Summer Series: Featured Artists and Conversations lecture with 2025 International Artist Honoree, Titus Kaphar, in conversation with Debi Wisch. Learn more and register.

**12-2PM – VIP Luncheon with Honoree Titus Kaphar at Anderson Ranch Arts Center.

Thursday, July 10

***5-6:30PM – Cocktail Party featuring preview and early bidding access to the silent auction, live music, and activations across the Ranch campus prior to the Ranch Gala.

*7-9:30PM – Ranch Gala, this signature celebration features dinner that will be served alongside the Honoree award presentation, live auction, and paddle raise benefitting Anderson Ranch. VIEW AUCTION CATALOG.

Saturday, July 12

11AM-4PM – Ranch Picnic and Auction, a community event featuring a silent auction showcasing 130+ works. Learn more and register.

*Available for Ranch Gala table and ticket holders only.

**Available for VIP Ranch Gala table and ticket holders only.

***Available to all ticket holders.

Ranch Gala Co-Chairs:

Sherry and Joe Felson  |  Martha and Richard Finger  |  Carolyn and Alex Hurst

Ranch Gala Honorary Host Committee

Sarah Arison and Thomas Wilhelm

Erin and Douglas Becker

Barbara and Bruce Berger

Marianne Boesky

Sarah Broughton and John Rowland

Rona and Jeffrey Citrin

Ann Cook and Charley Moss

Meredith Darrow and Alexander Liberman

Eleanore and Domenico De Sole

Lori Dresner and Peter Wycoff

Marcy and Leo Edelstein

Richard Edwards and Kevin Ramnaraine

Lindsey and Alex Fisher

J. Scott Francis and Susan Gordon, Francis Family Foundation

Michelle and Perry Griffith

Mary Kathryn Hartigan

Sharon and John Hoffman

Sue Hostetler

Barbara and Jon Lee

Melony and Adam Lewis

Karen and Courtney Lord

Nancy Magoon

Judy and Robbie Mann

Gabriela Palmieri

Albert Sanford

Cynthia and Terry Siegel

Leigh and Reggie Smith

Billy Stolz

Ellen Susman

Robin and Mark Tebbe

The John P. and Anne Welsh McNulty Foundation

Marie and Bill Wise

Ranch Gala Auction Committee

Barbara Berger

Rona Citrin

Liz Ferrill

Evan Snyderman

Andrea Jenkins Wallace

Kelly Woods

Ranch Week Sponsors

Anderson Ranch is proud to partner with Sunset Framing of Basalt for framing services and Cadogan Tate as our preferred shipping partner at our Ranch Gala and Ranch Picnic and Auction events.

     

2025 International Artist Award

Mark your calendar! Titus Kaphar will be presented with the International Artist Award during Ranch Week on July 7-12th.

Titus Kaphar is celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to contemporary art, using painting, sculpture, and film to address crucial social and cultural issues. As our 27th honoree, he joins a prestigious lineage of artists whose work has profoundly shaped the landscape of modern art.

Art possesses a unique ability to spark dialogue and inspire introspection, and Titus Kaphar’s creations epitomize this power by delving into themes of race, identity, family, and community. Returning to Anderson Ranch nearly a decade after his participation in the 2016 Summer Series, Kaphar will kick off this year’s Summer Series lectures on July 9th. His exceptional achievements will be celebrated at the Ranch Gala on July 10th.

We are honored to welcome Titus back to the Ranch this summer. Stay tuned for more details in the upcoming weeks as we prepare an array of innovative and enriching summer programs for our community.

About Titus Kaphar

Kaphar is renowned for work that challenges conventional representations of power, recontextualizes historical narratives, and compels viewers to rethink the social systems shaping our communities. Among his most notable projects is Analogous Colors (2020), a painting featured on the June 15, 2020, cover of Time magazine, accompanied by his written piece titled “I cannot sell you this painting.”  This work reflects on the protests sparked by George Floyd’s murder and underscores themes of systemic injustice.

In 2024, Kaphar debuted the film adaptation of Exhibiting Forgiveness—his directorial debut—featuring André Holland as Tarrell Rodin, a painter grappling with childhood trauma and the return of his estranged father. Written and directed by Kaphar and inspired by his own life experiences, the movie builds on the 2023 Exhibiting Forgiveness gallery presentation at Gagosian Beverly Hills, where a series of deeply personal paintings depicting figures, portraits, neighborhood houses, and personal artifacts were presented. These works precede the film and draw from Kaphar’s “personal, emotional and psychological well.” By blending traditional oil painting techniques with unconventional mediums, Kaphar provokes conversations about family, community, and memory.

The Jerome Project, initiated in 2011, arose from his quest to uncover, through prison records, the estranged history of his father, Jerome. His search for information led to his discovery of the records and mugshots of ninety-seven other men with the same first and last names as his father. Painted between 2014 and 2015, Kaphar created devotional-style portraits, reminiscent of Renaissance and Byzantine icons, overlaid with gold leaf and partially submerged in tar. Initially, the level of tar represented prison time, but it came to symbolize the broader consequences of incarceration, including challenges in employment, housing, and reintegration. Through this project, Kaphar compels viewers to see and acknowledge those who have been systematically silenced.

The International Artist Award is given to globally-recognized artists who demonstrate the highest level of artistic achievement and whose careers have fundamentally influenced contemporary art. As the 27th honoree, Titus Kaphar joins illustrious past recipients, including Charles Gaines (2024), Christian Marclay (2023), Yinka Shonibare CBE (2022), Simone Leigh (2021), Nick Cave (2019), Ai Weiwei (2018), Wangechi Mutu (2017), Carrie Mae Weems (2016), Frank Stella (2015), Theaster Gates (2014), and Bill Viola (2013).

Click here to see a list of past Recognition Dinner honorees.