# Event Details - **Event Name**: Mad for Modern - Cocktails and the Collector - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Immerse yourself in the enduring influence of modern art and vie for the opportunity to take home vintage modernist artwork yourself on Thursday June 25 at “Cocktails and the Collector,” a Party, Art Auction, and Show hosted jointly by and benefitting the Ridgefield Guild of Artists and Ridgefield Historical Society. “Cocktails and the Collector” takes place from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at Ridgefield Guild of Artists, 34 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield. CT. The event celebrates the final week of the Guild’s monthlong “Mad for Modern” Art Exhibit, which runs from Saturday, June 6, to Sunday, June 28. Attendees at “Cocktails and the Collector” will enjoy all the new artworks on exhibit, be treated to libations and nibbles, live music and dancers, and have the opportunity to bid on thirteen original 20th-century artwork being donated from the Segelstein family’s private collection. Auction items will include signed lithographs by Salvador Dali and Peter Max, along with original etchings by Etienne Ret, and work by Ludwig Bemelmans, the writer/ illustrator of the beloved children’s book character, Madeline. All pieces date from the 1950s-’70s. Tickets for “Cocktails and the Collector” are $60 in advance, $75 at the door, if available. Space is limited, purchase tickets now here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mad-for-modern-cocktails-and-the-collector Auction items will be on display throughout the “Mad for Modern” Art Exhibit. Bidding opens online June 18 here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mad-for-modern-cocktails-and-the-collector-auction If you want to bid but can’t participate in person, you can still participate in the auction virtually. “The Mad for Modern exhibit celebrates the enduring influence and radical spirit of modern art—an era that reshaped how we see, think, and create,” said Pam Stoddart, Executive Director, Ridgefield Guild of Artists. “ This exhibition invites contemporary artists to engage with the bold experimentation, abstraction, and conceptual innovation that defined modernism, reimagined through a fresh, present-day lens. “The auction will be a great opportunity for lovers of modern and midcentury prints to add to their collection,” Stoddart continued. “It’s also a terrific juxtaposition – having these vintage pieces on display alongside the new work inspired by some of these same original artists. The evening is part of the new “Mad for Modern” programming on the architecture, design and built environment of Ridgefield’s modern and postmodern era. Developed under the W. Arthur Architectural Archives, the “Mad for Modern” series will explore the town’s 20th-century transformation through evolving design practices, materials and patterns of suburban growth. “Art and history go side by side in understanding our world. We’re delighted to be teaming up with the Guild of Artists to present this evening,” said Stephen Bartkus, Executive Director of the Ridgefield Historical Society. “We think it’s another example of what makes Ridgefield such a great place to live, the depth and reach of the nonprofit organizations that bring so much spirit to the town.” The Ridgefield Guild of Artists is a regional and community-based art organization that promotes the visual arts and arts education. To learn more go to rgoa.org The Ridgefield Historical Society is dedicated to preserving, interpreting and fostering public knowledge of Ridgefield’s historical, cultural and architectural heritage. To learn more go to ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ridgefield/mad-for-modern-cocktails-and-the-collector/200030243952612 - **Event Categories**: art, music, entertainment, exhibitions, live-music, literary-art, parties, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 8 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Ridgefield - **state**: CT - **country**: United States - **location**: 4 Sunset Lane, Ridgefield, CT, United States, Connecticut 06877 - **lat**: 41.28548 - **long**: -73.49456 - **full address**: 4 Sunset Lane, Ridgefield, CT, United States, Connecticut 06877 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Mad for Modern - Cocktails and the Collector - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/8a7f027bc5b1140958e17c9ad2b1594fd833a4282f08dba069fcb98ee3e4d739-rimg-w915-h1280-dcee2e01-gmir?v=1782235673 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Mad for Modern - Cocktails and the Collector being held? - **A:** Mad for Modern - Cocktails and the Collector takes place on Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 4 Sunset Lane, Ridgefield, CT, United States, Connecticut 06877. - **Q**: Who is organizing Mad for Modern - Cocktails and the Collector? - **A:** Mad for Modern - Cocktails and the Collector is organized by Ridgefield Historical Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Mad for Modern - Cocktails and the Collector is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ridgefield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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