Celebrating 40 years of the Collab Design Excellence Award

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Collab Design Excellence Award with an evening social in the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Great Stair Hall. The event honors four decades of the award’s contributions to design education, support for emerging and established talent, and partnerships among students, professionals, Collab, and the Museum. It also looks ahead to the future of contemporary design while recognizing the people and achievements that have shaped the award’s history.

When: Thursday, November 19, 2026

Showtimes: 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Venue: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Main Building, Great Stair Hall

Tickets: Paid reservation required. General admission is $85; Collab members pay $75; Philadelphia Museum of Art staff and students pay $25.

Ticket Bundles: General-public bundles are 3 tickets for $250 or 5 for $400. Collab-member bundles are 3 tickets for $220 or 5 for $350.

Registration: Advance registration is available through the event’s “Register Now” option.

Museum Admission: Museum attendance is not included with the event reservation.

Membership Note: Collab members receive a discount code by email. Members who did not receive an invitation can contact [email protected].

Sponsors: The celebration is sponsored by Amuneal Manufacturing Corp., Rago/Wright, and Lisa Roberts and David Seltzer.