# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 George Eastman Award Ceremony and Gala Honoring Octavia Spencer - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 pm - **Event Description**: The George Eastman Award honors actress Octavia Spencer for her distinguished contribution to the art of cinema.About this EventThe award ceremony and gala on July 17 is a ticketed event that is open to the public. The ceremony will feature an appreciation of Octavia Spencer's career by Peter Bagrov, senior curator, Moving Image Department, George Eastman Museum, a compilation of highlights of her work, and an on-stage conversation with Spencer—to be followed by the celebratory gala in the museum.All tickets for the George Eastman Award benefit event include reserved seating for the award ceremony, admittance to the celebratory gala, and valet parking. Ticket prices are determined by seat location for the ceremony in the Dryden Theatre. During the celebratory gala, guests enjoy live music, dancing, desserts, wine and champagne.MEMBER PRE-SALEMonday, June 15, 10 a.m.Pre-sale access will be sent to members via e-news. If you are a member and do not currently receive the member e-news, please e-mail membership@eastman.org to sign up.Not a member? Join at .TICKETS ON SALE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC Thursday, June 18, 10 a.m.Any tickets remaining after the member pre-sale will be released to the public.TICKET INFORMATIONAll ticket levels include reserved seating for the ceremony, admittance to the gala featuring dancing, dessert, an open bar, and valet parking. Ticket prices are determined by seat location for the ceremony in the Dryden Theatre.Patron ticket: $400Supporter ticket: $250Friend ticket: $175Fan ticket: $125About the Honoree Octavia Spencer’s performance as Minny in The Help (2011) earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, SAG Award, and Broadcast Film Critics’ Choice Award, among numerous other accolades. She has since received Academy Award nominations for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in Hidden Figures (2016) and The Shape of Water (2017). She served as an executive producer on the critically acclaimed drama Green Book (2018), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture and Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture–Musical or Comedy.Additional acting credits include Fruitvale Station (2013), for which she was awarded Best Supporting Actress by the National Board of Review; Snowpiercer (2013); Luce (2019), which brought an Independent Spirit Awards nomination for Best Supporting Female; Get on Up (2014); The Shack (2017); Apple TV+’s Spirited (2022); and voice roles in Zootopia (2016), Dolittle (2020), and Onward (2020).In 2019, Spencer launched her production company, Orit Entertainment. Its next project, Ride or Die (premiering July 15) stars her alongside Hannah Waddingham and Bill Nighy. Spencer is executive producer of this action-adventure series for Amazon Prime Video.Photo of Octavia Spencer by Art Streiber. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/2026-george-eastman-award-ceremony-and-gala-honoring-octavia-spencer/100001990743190472 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, entertainment, music, live-music, performances, comedy, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-07-17T22:30:00Z - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Dryden Theatre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 125, max: 400, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Rochester - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Dryden Theatre - **lat**: 43.1525536 - **long**: -77.58021409999999 - **full address**: Dryden Theatre, 900 East Avenue, Rochester, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 George Eastman Award Ceremony and Gala Honoring Octavia Spencer - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/da0453a8da77f3be00adfe4d7a2cfba5e9f06cfc1f976bd0b2703d784c0c0a07-rimg-w1200-h600-dc605a4e-gmir.jpg?v=1780925033 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 George Eastman Award Ceremony and Gala Honoring Octavia Spencer being held? - **A:** 2026 George Eastman Award Ceremony and Gala Honoring Octavia Spencer takes place on Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Dryden Theatre, 900 East Avenue, Rochester, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 George Eastman Award Ceremony and Gala Honoring Octavia Spencer? - **A:** 2026 George Eastman Award Ceremony and Gala Honoring Octavia Spencer is organized by George Eastman Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 George Eastman Award Ceremony and Gala Honoring Octavia Spencer 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 Rochester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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