Troy Buckner, a private art dealer based in Southampton, NY, is also the former owner of Clark Fine Art. As an art dealer, Troy Buckner has worked with a number of notable artists including Larry Rivers, Andy Warhol, and Roy Lichtenstein. He also provides advisory services to his clients, helping them to acquire pieces they wish to add to their private collections. Mr. Buckner is a longtime supporter of the Parrish Art Museum and attends its annual Midsummer Gala.

1. The Midsummer
Gala at the
Parrish
Troy Buckner

2. Introduction
 Troy Buckner, a private art dealer based in Southampton,
NY, is also the former owner of Clark Fine Art. As an art
dealer, Troy Buckner has worked with a number of notable
artists including Larry Rivers, Andy Warhol, and Roy
Lichtenstein. He also provides advisory services to his
clients, helping them to acquire pieces they wish to add to
their private collections. Mr. Buckner is a longtime
supporter of the Parrish Art Museum and attends its annual
Midsummer Gala.
Each year, the Parrish Art Museum hosts a celebration that
brings together figures from the art world, business
leaders, and philanthropists. Guests attending the
Midsummer Gala enjoy an elegant meal on the museum’s
terrace, a live auction, and late night after party. The 2018
gala honored Parrish trustee Chad Leat and artist Keith
Sonnier.

3. Parrish Art Museum
 A retired executive of Citigroup, Chad Leat is now a
member of the Parrish Museum’s board of directors. In
addition to his service on the board, Mr. Leat writes,
collects art, and funds a variety of scholarships for
students attending the University of Kansas.
Sculptor Keith Sonnier’s work was featured in his first
American exhibition at the Midsummer Gala. The
exhibition included 36 different works that provided an
overview of the artist’s 50-year career. Sonnier is known
for his neon sculptures, Ba-O-Ba series, and sound and
process works.
The 2018 Midsummer Gala raised approximately $1.3
million to benefit the work of the Parrish Museum.