As part of the ceremony of honor, Judy Chicago will be presented with a special award created by artist Trulee Hall.

Rather than gather en masse, this year’s MAD BALL goes virtual with simultaneous intimate gatherings hosted at various unique locations, and participants connected through zoom, allowing for a global celebration of Judy Chicago's life, while addressing safety and social-distancing needs. The evening is presented in conjunction with The Feminist Institute and T. Edward Wines & Spirits, with segments produced and directed by Chiara Clemente including a special tour of The Dinner Party with Carmen Hermo, Associate Curator of Brooklyn Museum’s Elizabeth A. Sackler Center, the world’s only permanent museum space dedicated to feminist art.

Simona and Jerome A. Chazen, Laura and Lewis Kruger, Nanette L. Laitman (in memoriam), and Barbara and Donald Tober, all longtime trustees of MAD and generous patrons will be the first recipients of the MAD Champions Award. This new honor has been created to recognize innovative leaders that have made significant contributions to the Museum and the world of contemporary art and design.