This signature event is a key moment on our calendar and generates essential funds for Ngununggula. All funds raised will directly support our vibrant school education and community outreach programs, which are dedicated to fostering creativity and a love of the arts for all.
2025 Foundation Gala Dinner
Saturday 10 May 2025
Over 200 people joined us this year for Ngununggula’s annual Foundation Gala Dinner. This special event is a highlight on the calendar and critical to Ngununggula’s fundraising efforts.
Hosted by journalist and TV presenter Samantha Armytage, the evening’s program included a delectable meal prepared by guest chef Matthew Roberts from eschalot in Berrima and SoHi cocktails. Guests enjoyed a Fireside Chat with actor David Wenham, music by Kate Ceberano, and the live auction of artworks by Ben Quilty, Vincent Namatjira, Caroline Zilinsky, Michael Cook, Clara Adolphs, and India Mark. The silent auction featured unique 'Money Can't Buy' experiences, an exclusive raffle prize generously donated by Bunda, and other exciting items.
GALA SPONSOR
Corina Nesci | Highland
event sponsors
Bennelong Event Hire
Emma Blake Floral
eschalot
Go Hire
Luminous
SoHi
Stedmans
The Drapeologist
Auction & raffle sponsors
Ace Photography, AGNSW, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Baillie Lodges, Ben Huon Manor, Bong Bong Picnic Races, Bowral Honey Farm, Bunda, Calmerceuticals, Ferris Wheel, Hearth By Moonacres, Joh Bailey, Justin Miller Art, Moonacres Cooking School, Moonacres Kitchen, Musica Viva Australia, Neil Grigg, Opera Australia, Osborn House, Oxley Hill Flower Farm, SoHi Spirits, Sydney Theatre Company, Tasting Tours Co., Thames & Hudson, The Australian Ballet, The Bookshop Bowral and Wilson & Dorset.
A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SUPPORTERS FOR THEIR TIME AND GENEROSITY
Ace Photography, Active Air, Clara Adolphs, AGNSW, Samantha Armytage, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Joh Bailey, Hayley Baillie, Baillie Lodges, Ben Huon Manor, Jon Bennett, Leah Bischoff, Emma Blake, Bong Bong Picnic Races, Bowral Honey Farm, Ben Bunda, Jamie Burreket, Calmerceuticals, Emma Calver, Kate Ceberano AM, Capella Lodge, Penny Claiborne, Michael Cook, Lily Cummins, Georgie Curran, Alex Doughty, eschalot, Rina Ferris, Ferris Wheel, Mandy Foley, Paul Ford, Lisa Fowler, Peter Fulton, Givergy, Brett Gomez, Beatrice Gralton, Neil Grigg, Damian Hackett, Nathan Hawkes, Hearth by Moonacres, Luminous, Guido Maestri, India Mark, Clare Meldrum, Justin Miller AM, Moonacres Kitchen, Moonacres School, Jan Murphy, Musica Viva Australia, Vincent Namatjira OAM, Dr Mark Nelson, Opera Australia, Osborn House, Oxley Hill Farm Flowers, Ben Quilty, Brian Rapsey, Matthew Roberts, James Salmond, Kirli Saunders OAM, Jean-Marie Simart, Nicole Smith, SoHi, Stedmans, Sydney Theatre Company, Leo Tanoi, Tasting Tours Co., Thames & Hudson, The Australian Ballet, The Bookshop Bowral, Alistair Thomson, Ryan Tierney, Joshua Vozzo, David Wenham AM, Annabel White, Sam Widin, Wilson & Dorset, Julia Zemiro & Caroline Zilinsky.