The Orchid Ball 2026: The Nature of Abstraction
Chairs
Liebe Gamble and Ashley Kozel
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 6 p.m.
Proceeds benefit Selby Gardens’ community education programs, international research, conservation, and beautiful world-class horticulture displays, while enabling thousands of underserved children and their families to connect with our bayfront sanctuaries.
For questions regarding Sponsorship opportunities and ticket sales, please contact Lauren Brown at (941) 248-3585, or by emailing lbrown@selby.org. Individual tickets will go on sale December 2025.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
PRESENTING SEASON SPONSORSHIP $50,000
• Table of 10 in a premier location
• Additional benefits including tickets to events, programs, and performances throughout the whole season
Contact Ashley Jimenez at 941.248.3583 or ajimenez@selby.org to learn more about this sponsorship opportunity.
PRESENTING SPONSOR $40,000
• Two tables of 10 in a premier location
• Opportunity to address guests on the evening of the event
• Recognized in all print materials, including the event invitation, signage, and program
• Recognized on Selby Gardens’ website, selby.org, and in The Sanctuary newsletter
• Ten tickets to the preview evening of Alexander Calder: The Nature of Movement (February 4, 2026)
ASSOCIATE PRESENTING SPONSOR $20,000
• Two tables of eight in a prominent location
• Recognized in all print materials, including the event invitation, signage, and program
• Recognized on Selby Gardens’ website, selby.org, and in The Sanctuary newsletter
• Eight tickets to the preview evening of Alexander Calder: The Nature of Movement (February 4, 2026)
LEAD SPONSOR $15,000
• One table of 10
• Recognized in all print materials, including the event invitation, signage, and program
• Recognized on Selby Gardens’ website, selby.org and in The Sanctuary newsletter
• Six tickets to the preview evening of Alexander Calder: The Nature of Movement (February 4, 2026)
PARTNER SPONSOR $10,000
• One table of eight
• Recognized in all print materials, including the event invitation, signage, and program
• Recognized on Selby Gardens’ website, selby.org and in The Sanctuary newsletter
• Four tickets to the preview evening of Alexander Calder: The Nature of Movement (February 4, 2026)
ASSOCIATE SPONSOR $6,500
• One table of eight
• Recognized in all print materials including the event invitation, signage, and program
• Recognized on Selby Gardens’ website, selby.org and in The Sanctuary newsletter
• Two tickets to the preview evening of Alexander Calder: The Nature of Movement (February 4, 2026)
SPONSOR $2,500
• Two tickets to the event
• Recognized in all print materials including the event invitation, signage, and program
• Recognized on Selby Gardens’ website, selby.org and in The Sanctuary newsletter
• Two tickets to the preview evening of Alexander Calder: The Nature of Movement (February 4, 2026)
Individual tickets will be available in December 2025. Please contact orchidball@selby.org or 941.248.3583 for more information.
