The Maryland Gala

Last year, Story Tapestries and our partners brought more than 300 people together to honor Maryland’s history, the accomplishments of her citizens, and highlight connections to national change makers across the country. The Maryland Gala is an annual celebration held for the benefit of Story Tapestries, and is one of the state’s most anticipated celebrations.

The evening elevates the work of people and organizations nationwide, while celebrating our region, state, and the nation. The night features world class performances, the National Maryland Gala Awards, and a Silent Auction filled with incredible items to raise funds to support Story Tapestries.

Together, we celebrate stories of Maryland’s past while embracing the tapestry of its future!

Gala Information

Friday, November 20, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Ctr
1750 Rockville Pike,
Rockville, MD 20852, USA

Your Host

Arianna Ross

Arianna Ross is an Executive in Communication, Non-Profit Leadership, Corporate Visioning, and Community Investment. An expert in education, responsibility integration, and storytelling, she is a sought-after writer, keynote speaker, and agent of change as Chief Executive Officer of Story Tapestries. Arianna has developed a successful non-profit in Story Tapestries, helping it reach over 3 million individuals and improve their ability to communicate effectively with proper parties. Leveraging a performance vocabulary, she addresses Mental Health in all industries and introduces creative solutions proven to work. An accomplished consultant for Standards for Excellence™, and for more than 26 years, Arianna has reached people where they are at; corporations, nonprofits, conferences, colleges, libraries, and schools. Her mission is to “effectively communicate and share proven skills” that improve corporations and reinforce good community.