Barbara Tober
Latest News on Barbara Tober:
2025 Living Landmarks are Broadway and Arts Superstars! (Nov 9, 2025)
Ballet Stars From Across The Globe Ascend On NYC For Children's Scholarship Benefit (Apr 7, 2025)
Ballet Stars to Unite in NYC for Youth America Grand Prix Scholarship Gala (Apr 7, 2025)
2025 Living Landmarks are Broadway and Arts Superstars! (Nov 9, 2025)
Ballet Stars From Across The Globe Ascend On NYC For Children's Scholarship Benefit (Apr 7, 2025)
Ballet Stars to Unite in NYC for Youth America Grand Prix Scholarship Gala (Apr 7, 2025)
BIO
A collector, journalist and longtime patron of the arts, Barbara Tober joined the Museum’s Board in 1988 and was named Chairman in 1994. Her foundation has twice funded Quilts Across America, an educational arts project for children nationwide sponsored by the Museum.
Tober is president of Acronym, Inc., a venture capital firm that invests in art-related projects, including The Guild Publishing Company, Inc., publishers of The Sourcebook for Architectural and Interior Art. Prior to her involvement in the art world, Tober spent over four decades in corporate advertising and magazine publishing, most notably at Condé Nast Publications where she was editor-in-chief of Brides magazine for nearly 30 years.
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News
2025 Living Landmarks are Broadway and Arts Superstars!
by James Blinken - Nov 9, 2025
On November 5, 2025, The New York Landmarks Conservancy recognized New Yorkers who have made outstanding contributions to the City and honored them as Living Landmarks at its recent gala.
by James Blinken - Nov 9, 2025
On November 5, 2025, The New York Landmarks Conservancy recognized New Yorkers who have made outstanding contributions to the City and honored them as Living Landmarks at its recent gala.
Ballet Stars From Across The Globe Ascend On NYC For Children's Scholarship Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2025
Ballet stars from across the globe will join Youth America Grand Prix to celebrate this year's “Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow” Gala on April 29 at Lincoln Center in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2025
Ballet stars from across the globe will join Youth America Grand Prix to celebrate this year's “Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow” Gala on April 29 at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Ballet Stars to Unite in NYC for Youth America Grand Prix Scholarship Gala
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2025
Ballet stars from across the globe will join Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) – the world’s largest ballet scholarship organization – to celebrate this year’s “Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow” Gala on April 29 at Lincoln Center in New York City.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2025
Ballet stars from across the globe will join Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) – the world’s largest ballet scholarship organization – to celebrate this year’s “Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow” Gala on April 29 at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Luis A. Miranda, Jr. & Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda Among Honorees At New York Landmarks Conservancy 'Living Landmarks' Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024
Luis A. Miranda, Jr. and Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda were honored at the New York Landmarks Conservancy's 'Living Landmarks' celebration, recognizing their contributions to the community.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024
Luis A. Miranda, Jr. and Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda were honored at the New York Landmarks Conservancy's 'Living Landmarks' celebration, recognizing their contributions to the community.
vildwerk 2024 To Include Works from Christopher Wheeldon, Joshua Beamish, Buglisi Dance Theatre And More
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2024
Renowned choreographers and dancers, including Christopher Wheeldon and Joshua Beamish, unite for a performance highlighting conservation awareness. The event features works by Buglisi Dance Theatre and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2024
Renowned choreographers and dancers, including Christopher Wheeldon and Joshua Beamish, unite for a performance highlighting conservation awareness. The event features works by Buglisi Dance Theatre and more.
Photos: Inside The American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala: BALLET BRILLIANCE
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024
The American Ballet Theatre (ABT) hosted its Spring Gala: Ballet Brilliance tonight. This one-night-only program featured a curated selection of excerpts from ABT’s upcoming 2024 Summer season, including a preview of Wayne McGregor’s Woolf Works ahead of the New York Premiere in June. See photos from the evening below.
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024
The American Ballet Theatre (ABT) hosted its Spring Gala: Ballet Brilliance tonight. This one-night-only program featured a curated selection of excerpts from ABT’s upcoming 2024 Summer season, including a preview of Wayne McGregor’s Woolf Works ahead of the New York Premiere in June. See photos from the evening below.
New York Landmarks Conservancy Hosts 2023 Living Landmarks Gala
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2023
On November 1, 2023, The New York Landmarks Conservancy hosted its Annual Living Landmarks Gala at The Plaza, celebrating its 50th Anniversary.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2023
On November 1, 2023, The New York Landmarks Conservancy hosted its Annual Living Landmarks Gala at The Plaza, celebrating its 50th Anniversary.
The New York Landmarks Conservancy 2023 Living Landmarks Gala to Honor Distinguished New Yorkers and Celebrate 50 Years Preserving the City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2023
Join in on November 1st at The Plaza for The New York Landmarks Conservancy 2023 Living Landmarks Gala, where we will honor distinguished New Yorkers and celebrate 50 years of preserving the city we love. Don't miss this special event!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2023
Join in on November 1st at The Plaza for The New York Landmarks Conservancy 2023 Living Landmarks Gala, where we will honor distinguished New Yorkers and celebrate 50 years of preserving the city we love. Don't miss this special event!
Photos: DAY OF THE DEAD LIVE! Previews at Brooklyn Art Haus
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2023
An intrepid group made the journey to Williamsburg Brooklyn last Thursday night for a preview of a new musical, Day of the Dead LIVE! Check out photos from the big night here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2023
An intrepid group made the journey to Williamsburg Brooklyn last Thursday night for a preview of a new musical, Day of the Dead LIVE! Check out photos from the big night here!
Photos: Joshua Beamish And MOVETHECOMPANY Present @GISELLE
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2023
Choreographer Joshua Beamish and MOVETHECOMPANY gave New York audiences a modern reimagining of the beloved classic ballet romance, Giselle. See photos from the event.
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2023
Choreographer Joshua Beamish and MOVETHECOMPANY gave New York audiences a modern reimagining of the beloved classic ballet romance, Giselle. See photos from the event.
LongHouse Reserve Will Open For 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2023
In the coming season, LongHouse Reserve, East Hampton's beloved 16-acre sculpture garden and nature reserve, will display significant new works of art including two large scale sculptures by Maren Hassinger and three by Wyatt Kahn, plus a special exhibition curated by Glenn Adamson and designed by Colin King.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2023
In the coming season, LongHouse Reserve, East Hampton's beloved 16-acre sculpture garden and nature reserve, will display significant new works of art including two large scale sculptures by Maren Hassinger and three by Wyatt Kahn, plus a special exhibition curated by Glenn Adamson and designed by Colin King.
Photos: Inside Dress Rehearsal for BASSLINE FABULOUS With Machine Dazzle and Catalyst Quartet
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2022
Mrs. Barbara D. Tober hosted the dress rehearsal for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Live Arts production, Bassline Fabulous: J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Vibrations with Machine Dazzle Thursday night at the Museum’s Vanderlyn Panorama in the American Wing (which depicts the palace and gardens of Versailles).
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2022
Mrs. Barbara D. Tober hosted the dress rehearsal for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Live Arts production, Bassline Fabulous: J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Vibrations with Machine Dazzle Thursday night at the Museum’s Vanderlyn Panorama in the American Wing (which depicts the palace and gardens of Versailles).
St. Bartholomew's Conservancy Announces Digital Streaming Event Of The Philadelphia Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2022
The Philadelphia Orchestra's Digital Stage will offer the free streaming premiere of The Philadelphia Orchestra's Organ Concert, presented by St. Bartholomew's Conservancy, at St. Bartholomew's Church, New York, on May 24, 2022.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2022
The Philadelphia Orchestra's Digital Stage will offer the free streaming premiere of The Philadelphia Orchestra's Organ Concert, presented by St. Bartholomew's Conservancy, at St. Bartholomew's Church, New York, on May 24, 2022.
Barbara Tober & La Tanya S. Autry Honored at ARTTABLE Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2021
ArtTable, the foremost organization dedicated to the advancement of women in the arts, honored philanthropist Barbara Tober and cultural organizer La Tanya S. Autry at a virtual benefit celebrating 40 years of advancing leadership of women in the visual arts.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2021
ArtTable, the foremost organization dedicated to the advancement of women in the arts, honored philanthropist Barbara Tober and cultural organizer La Tanya S. Autry at a virtual benefit celebrating 40 years of advancing leadership of women in the visual arts.
Museum Of Arts And Design Names Interim Director And Elects Two New Trustees To Board
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2020
The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) announces the appointment of Terry Skoda as Interim Director, effective immediately, and the election of two new members to its Board of Trustees—art collector and entrepreneur Lorin Gu and art enthusiast and philanthropist Alexander Mason Hankin.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2020
The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) announces the appointment of Terry Skoda as Interim Director, effective immediately, and the election of two new members to its Board of Trustees—art collector and entrepreneur Lorin Gu and art enthusiast and philanthropist Alexander Mason Hankin.
Photo Flash: MAD BALL 2020 Honoring Judy Chicago Featured Mx Justin Vivian Bond, Rosanne Cash and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2020
Judy Chicago burst into tears when crowned during MAD Ball 2020. 'I have gotten a number of awards, and this tops them all. What is most meaningful to me is to help MAD because my goal always has been to make a contribution. I have a long history with MAD.'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2020
Judy Chicago burst into tears when crowned during MAD Ball 2020. 'I have gotten a number of awards, and this tops them all. What is most meaningful to me is to help MAD because my goal always has been to make a contribution. I have a long history with MAD.'
Photo Flash: Friends of The Budapest Festival Orchestra Gala with Steven Van Zandt, and More
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2020
Maestro Iván Fischer led The Budapest Festival Orchestra in a thrilling all-Dvořák program at David Geffen Hall Sunday including an encore of Braham's Hungarian Dance No. 5. Maestro Fischer announced from his podium, “the arrangement includes some of the original folk melody', which was sung by the members of the Orchestra. It was a memorable performance punctuated by multiple standing ovations. Daisy Soros, chairman emeritus of the Friends of The Budapest Festival Orchestra, sat on an aisle in the front row.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2020
Maestro Iván Fischer led The Budapest Festival Orchestra in a thrilling all-Dvořák program at David Geffen Hall Sunday including an encore of Braham's Hungarian Dance No. 5. Maestro Fischer announced from his podium, “the arrangement includes some of the original folk melody', which was sung by the members of the Orchestra. It was a memorable performance punctuated by multiple standing ovations. Daisy Soros, chairman emeritus of the Friends of The Budapest Festival Orchestra, sat on an aisle in the front row.
Museum Of Arts & Design Previews New Exhibition '45 Stories In Jewelry'
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2020
The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) had a private opening of their new exhibition, 45 Stories in Jewelry: 1947 to Now on February 12th. Artists, curators, and collectors were invited to preview MAD's unique, world-class collection of studio and contemporary art jewelry. Selected by an advisory committee to represent significant developments in art jewelry since the mid-century, 45 Stories in Jewelry showcases jewelry artists for whom anything can serve as inspirationa?"from a material or found object to the pressing social and political issues of our time. In 2008, MAD created a dedicated jewelry gallery with forty-five open storage drawers. 45 Stories in Jewelry debuts the redesign of these drawers, contextualizing the work within history to deepen viewers' understanding of the field.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2020
The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) had a private opening of their new exhibition, 45 Stories in Jewelry: 1947 to Now on February 12th. Artists, curators, and collectors were invited to preview MAD's unique, world-class collection of studio and contemporary art jewelry. Selected by an advisory committee to represent significant developments in art jewelry since the mid-century, 45 Stories in Jewelry showcases jewelry artists for whom anything can serve as inspirationa?"from a material or found object to the pressing social and political issues of our time. In 2008, MAD created a dedicated jewelry gallery with forty-five open storage drawers. 45 Stories in Jewelry debuts the redesign of these drawers, contextualizing the work within history to deepen viewers' understanding of the field.
BWW Exclusive: Peter Gelb Honored At NISS Dinner
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2019
Peter Gelb, General Manager of The Metropolitan Opera, was honored at the National Institute of Social Science's 105th Gold Medal Dinner along with Partners in Health co-founder Paul Edward Farmer. One of the nation's oldest honorary societies, the NISS presents Gold Medals to men and women whose lives have manifested the highest achievements and have made significant contribution to society and humanity.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2019
Peter Gelb, General Manager of The Metropolitan Opera, was honored at the National Institute of Social Science's 105th Gold Medal Dinner along with Partners in Health co-founder Paul Edward Farmer. One of the nation's oldest honorary societies, the NISS presents Gold Medals to men and women whose lives have manifested the highest achievements and have made significant contribution to society and humanity.
The Museum of Arts and Design's Annual Exhibition and Sale of Contemporary Jewelry Returns
by Julie Musbach - Feb 21, 2019
The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) presents the nineteenth edition of LOOT: MAD About Jewelry, its annual exhibition and sale of one-of-a-kind contemporary jewelry. Open to the public April 9 through April 13, following the Opening Benefit on April 8, LOOT 2019 showcases the work of fifty-five emerging and acclaimed international jewelry artists and designers, most of whom have never been shown in New York. The event provides the rare opportunity for collectors and jewelry enthusiasts to meet and acquire pieces from some of the most innovative creators in the field.
by Julie Musbach - Feb 21, 2019
The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) presents the nineteenth edition of LOOT: MAD About Jewelry, its annual exhibition and sale of one-of-a-kind contemporary jewelry. Open to the public April 9 through April 13, following the Opening Benefit on April 8, LOOT 2019 showcases the work of fifty-five emerging and acclaimed international jewelry artists and designers, most of whom have never been shown in New York. The event provides the rare opportunity for collectors and jewelry enthusiasts to meet and acquire pieces from some of the most innovative creators in the field.
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