The PAVE Gala is PAVE’s prestigious annual fundraising event. It is hosted by the PAVE Global organization.
PAVE stands for Partners in Architecture, Visual Merchandising, & Design Education.
PAVE raises funds to provide financial incentives, support, scholarships, internships, and industry exposure to students and educators pursuing careers in visual merchandising and retail design.
The annual PAVE GALA brings together the best retail industry professionals, brand representatives, design firms, and design education professionals for a wonderful evening of awards, philanthropy, and networking.
THE PAVE GALA
This year, the Annual PAVE GALA returns to the magnificent setting at Guastavino’s Premier Event Venue in New York City on December 10, 2026.
It will be an exciting evening of celebration, inspiration, and connection. The PAVE GALA is the wonderful year-end celebration of the industry. Last year’s 2025 PAVE GALA was held at Guastavino’s in New York City, and it was so successful that the event is returning to the same venue this year.
It is a cherished annual tradition where the world of design meets to honor exceptional achievement, reconnect, celebrate, and shine a light on the industry’s future.
Future of Design
This year, that celebration light has an interesting theme, “Spotlight on the Future of Design.” It will be an evening to celebrate outstanding accomplishments, while supporting emerging talents that will shape what’s next.
Every reservation for the PAVE GALA on December 10, 2026, supports PAVE’s mentorship programs, scholarships, internships, and more educational initiatives. If you want to join the PAVE GALA Annual Event, please make a reservation.
The Gala Event is characterized by a typical gala structure and includes a reception, followed by a seated dinner, several speeches, and lots of entertainment. True, there’ll be a lot of small talk and smart conversation, but the big picture is all about fund-raising for continues quality retail design education.
Empower Design Students
At the heart of the prestigious PAVE GALA is purpose: to empower students through mentorship, scholarships, financial support, and other incentives. All stakeholders at PAVE are grateful and proud to be part of a wonderful community investing in the world’s next top design leaders.
For over three decades, the PAVE organization has connected industry professionals with students and educators through inspiration, mentorship, and financial support and incentives.
Every reservation for the PAVE GALA helps support design students through scholarships, grants, internships, mentorship programs, educational opportunities, and other experiences, shaping the next generation of the world’s designers.