Join us for the Denyce Graves Foundation’s annual Harvest Moon Gala, an evening celebrating the artists and stories at the heart of the Foundation’s work. The 2026 gala will honor ballerina Misty Copeland, Metropolitan Opera Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, and Metropolitan Opera Board Chairman Ann Ziff, with Emmy Award-winning journalist and 20/20 co-anchor Deborah Roberts serving as emcee. The evening will feature performances by Susan Graham, Erin Morley, John Holiday, Brandon Jovanovich, Joshua Bell, and other musical artists.

Guests will also share the evening with young artists connected to the Foundation’s programs, including Shared Voices, which connects students and faculty from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with conservatories through mentorship, training, and performance opportunities. The celebration will include cocktails and dinner, followed by live and silent auctions supporting the Foundation’s work to support emerging singers and bring the stories of artists overlooked by American history into the historical record.