October 24, 2025
5:30 to 9:00 pm
Westfields Marriott
Save the date and plan to join us for a fantastic evening of celebrating Insight's work in the community! Guests will enjoy great food, live and virtual auctions, networking, and a wonderful program highlighting dementia care in our community.
Tickets will be available in August. Join our Paintings & Pairings VIP email list to be the first to hear about the event!
About the Event
Paintings & Pairings began in 2012 as a smaller gathering of Insight supporters who came together to enjoy the creative pursuits of our day center participants. Our art therapy program had just begun, and we saw the event as a wonderful way to highlight our participant’s talents. All of the paintings were for sale, along with a few tempting raffle item packages. And of course, what would an evening be without a little food or drink? We welcomed our guests with delicious hors d’oeuvres that were paired with chef recommended wine selections for an extra treat. And thus Paintings & Pairings was born, as we celebrated Insight through art and wine.
The event has grown each year, from 100 attendees in 2012 to nearly 400 at our last in-person event in 2019. With the pandemic, the event went virtual in 2020 and 2021, but still allowed for all the fun on our virtual event platform. We were fortunate to be able to gather again in-person in 2022, and welcomed nearly 500 again to celebrate last year! Over the years we've remained true to our roots with original elements of the event. Paintings include participant artwork, along with the works of local artists who are connected to our center and our cause. We have also expanded the raffle into a full silent and live auction, providing even more fun – and friendly competition! – during the event.
What hasn't changed each year is that all the proceeds from the event ensure families and our community are getting the support and care they need when faced with a dementia diagnosis. Thank you to so many that have celebrated with us from the beginning, those that have celebrated virtually, and of course those who attend Paintings & Pairings for the first time this year!
Excellence in Memory Care Award
Insight Memory Care Center’s Excellence in Memory Care Award recognizes programs and services that are models of excellence and are positively impacting memory care in our community. The 10th Annual Award will be presented at the event on October 24th.
Nominations will open this summer! If you have any questions, please contact our Development Team at donate@insightmcc.org.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2025 event! Insight is a nonprofit adult day health and resource center, and we rely on the generosity of others like you to support our vision of a community where those affected by memory and cognitive impairments can achieve the highest quality of life. Help us meet our mission, while also gaining great exposure for your organization as an event sponsor!
Please contact our Development Team for more information.
Looking for more information?
Contact Us!
Contact our Development Team at donate@insightmcc.org or 703-204-4664.