Programming —

Our mission, as a foundation, is to engage and educate the public on the decorative arts - particularly early American. In this endeavor we’ve created a unique program in partnership with top galleries, institutions and designers across the US. Check back here month-to-month for upcoming events, or sign up for our newsletter.

January 12th, 2017

Glass Art @ Brooklyn Glass

The Wunsch Collection hosted an evening on glass art at Brooklyn Glass, featuring a glass blowing demonstration by Glasspast and a lecture from Glasspast.

June 24th, 2016

Sotheby's Made In America Exhibiton

The Wunsch Collection hosted the pre-sale exhibition of Sotheby's Made In America and Contemporary Living, with music provided by Justin Dean Thomas. Art, design and music, what more could you ask for?

May 7th, 2016

An Evening of Evans

The Wunsch Collection teamed up with Todd Merrill Gallery to host a screening of the doc short, "Paul Evans: From High Class To High Glam," followed by a panel moderated by Glenn Adamson. Brooklyn Gin sponsored.

February 18th, 2016

The Wunsch Americana Foundation Award

Every year the Wunsch Americana Foundation honors one (or two) people who excel or progress the field of Early American Decorative Arts. The fourth annual award winners were Peter Kenny from The Classical American Homes, and Morrie Hecksher, from The Met.

January 22nd, 2016

Cocktails Reception

In honor of Wunsch Americana Foundation award winner, Peter Kenny, The Wunsch Collection and Classical American Homes co-hosted a cocktail reception at the historical George F. Baker Houses.

January 22nd, 2016

The Met After Dark

The Wunsch Collection hosted an after-hours tour of The Met's American Wing in partnership with The Met and Classical American Homes. Lead by The Met's, Alyce Englund, guests were entertained with an in-depth look at early American decorative arts.

About Us —

Managed by Peter, Eric and Noah Wunsch, The Wunsch Americana Foundation (WAF) is devoted to preservation, education and investment in American antiquities. The foundation has lending, sharing, and gifting relationships with a host of institutions throughout the United States and sponsors an annual award presented to individuals, institutions and causes that embrace the spirit of collegial efforts to support the field of american decorative arts.