Special Events

An Evening With Andrew Lloyd Webber

A Benefit for the Delaware Art Museum

An Unforgettable Night. A Legendary Guest. An Important Cause.

Join us for a spectacular evening of cocktails and conversation as we welcome Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber to the Delaware Art Museum. This once-in-a-lifetime fundraiser will feature an intimate, seated discussion between Lord Lloyd Webber and Dr. Sophie Lynford, DelArt’s Annette Woolard-Provine Curator of the Bancroft Collection of Pre-Raphaelite Art, offering audiences an exclusive opportunity to see another side of one of the world’s most celebrated composers.

In addition to his legendary contributions to musical theatre (The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Evita, and more), Lord Lloyd Webber has been devoted to art since his school days and is a passionate collector of British Pre-Raphaelite artwork, owning one of the largest private collections in the world. He will share insights into his lifelong artistic passions, his collecting journey, and his creative legacy.

With DelArt home to the largest collection of Pre-Raphaelite art outside the United Kingdom, this event represents a truly unique conversation about the legacy of Pre-Raphaelite art and its enduring appeal among audiences.

This special cocktail reception and fundraiser will take place Monday, November 10, 2025, from 5:30–9:00 PM. Proceeds directly support the Delaware Art Museum’s exhibitions, education programs, and community initiatives.

Cocktail hour music will be provided and co-sponsored by the University of Delaware Master Players Concert Series, a partner of the Delaware Art Museum. As an award-winning professional concert presenter in Delaware, Master Players Concert Series has brought world-renowned musicians and innovative productions to the tri-state region. More event details to come.

🎟️ Tickets are limited and will sell out.

Questions? Please contact Joshua Liss at jliss@delart.org.

Top: Veronica Veronese (detail), 1872. Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828–1882). Oil on canvas, 43 × 35 inches. Delaware Art Museum, Samuel and Mary R. Bancroft Memorial, 1935.

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