This special occasion brings together art enthusiasts, community leaders, and supporters of Brookgreen Gardens to honor Anna Hyatt Huntington’s lasting impact on the arts and to recognize individuals who are shaping the next generation. This year’s featured speaker will be Thayer Tolles, Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Tolles will deliver a keynote address on women in the arts as it relates to Brookgreen’s renowned collection.

During the luncheon, Brookgreen Gardens will present the Anna Hyatt Huntington Woman of Vision Award to a contemporary woman who embodies Anna’s creative and philanthropic spirit and uses her gifts and vision to advance the arts. This year’s recipient is Brookgreen’s own nationally recognized curator and art historian, Robin Salmon, who has dedicated 50 years of her career to the organization. Brookgreen will also present the Next Generation Award to a Coastal Carolina University student whose creative gifts have a positive impact on the community.

Brookgreen Gardens, Leonard Pavillion, 1931 Brookgreen Dr. Thursday, 11:30 am-1:30 pm $65-$75 (843) 235-6000, www.brookgreen.org