Join us for an evening of extraordinary design as VIVANT Magazine serves as the exclusive luxury partner to Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, celebrating “Once Upon a Time.”
- The VIVANT Team
- Apr 15
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 19
New York, NY — Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is pleased to announce its 2026 Spring Gala, Once Upon a Dream. The Gala will take place on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Cipriani 42nd Street, honoring Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright, Christopher Spitzmiller, and Wilkinson Global Asset Management. Lindsey Coral Harper and Harry Heissmann will serve as Design Chairs.
Renowned as one of New York’s most imaginative and joyful design events, the Spring Gala brings together 500 guests for an evening of dinner, dancing, and spectacular tabletop installations crafted by leading voices across the design community. Each designer creates a one-of-a-kind tablescape, transforming the ballroom into a breathtaking landscape of color, craft, and creativity.
Participating Designers for 2026
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House proudly welcomes an inspiring mix of returning participants and exciting new talent.
Andrea Stark for Stark Carpet & Barbara Lewis for Lewis Gallo Design Group
Anthony Bellomo of Orangerie
Anthony Taccetta Event Design
Antonio Deloatch Designs
Brianna Scott Interiors & Via Amandola Designs
Daniella Feldman Design
Dean Yoder Interiors
Elizabeth King for Kings' Carriage House & The Linen Shop
Emily Hodge Interior Design
Esencial Hogar Inc.
Flowers by Special Arrangement & Antoinette Wysocki
Gingham & Gable Interior Design
Grace Kaynor Designs
Harry Heissmann with Sarabeth Designs
Houz of Rebel
JLW Interiors
Jolie Korek & Co.
Katherine Gold Design & Leafy Lane Florals
Laila’s Florist
Laura Casale Architects
LGC Interior Design
Lord Byron James for Highland Park Media Group
Maison Sheik
Marni Sugerman & D'Ascoli
Miriam Weinreb Lissak of MWL Design Group
Nadia Watts
New York School of Interior Design Students
Paige Boller Art + Design
Paris K Design
Purple Cherry Architecture & Interiors
Sam Allen Interiors
Sarah Baderna Studio & Matilde Droz Blanc
Sarah Chesters Designs & Dennis Remorca Designs
Tamara Stephenson for Root Cellar Designs
Taylor Doyle for TCD Properties & Design
The Clark by Jared M. Clark Design
TRP Interiors
Vivere Interior Design
A Celebration of Creativity With Purpose
The Spring Gala is a joyful fusion of design and philanthropy, where each beautifully imagined table reflects the generosity and creativity of the participating designers. Their talent brings the evening to life while advancing a mission with real impact. Proceeds from the Gala support Lenox Hill Neighborhood House’s vital programs for thousands of New Yorkers, including older adults, children and families, neighbors experiencing homelessness, adult learners, and individuals in need of essential services. It is a night where art and community come together to strengthen lives and build a more caring New York.
About Lenox Hill Neighborhood House
Founded in 1894, Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is one of New York City’s premier social service nonprofits, serving over 16,000 neighbors in need each year. The organization provides an extraordinary range of programs, including early childhood education, older adult services, supportive housing, farm-to-table meals, mental health counseling, adult education, and more, improving the lives of people of all ages with dignity, compassion, and innovation.
Support for the Spring Gala helps ensure Lenox Hill Neighborhood House can continue delivering high-quality, essential services to thousands of New Yorkers.
Members of the press are warmly invited to attend the preview from 6:00 - 7:00 PM and the cocktail hour from 7:00 - 8:30 PM preceding the Gala. Please email elizabeth@nivenbreen.com for further details.
For press inquiries, contact: elizabeth@nivenbreen.com
For sponsorship or designer participation inquiries, contact Derek Samuelson, dsamuelson@lenoxhill.org.
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