Carol Burnett to present award to Bob Mackie at Palm Springs Art Museum’s Art Party 2026 

Palm Springs, Calif. (KESQ) — The legendary Carol Burnett will join Palm Springs Art Museum's Art Party 2026 in January, officials announced.

Burnett will present the Art Party Honoree Award to the legendary costume and fashion designer Bob Mackie, the previously announced honoree. The event brings together two long-time collaborators and icons together on one stage for an unforgettable evening.

Art Party returns on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., inviting supporters, artists, designers, and cultural leaders to a glamorous reception-style experience with creative cocktails, gourmet hors d’oeuvres and food stations, and entertainment throughout the night.

The celebration will also feature a special performance by Stephanie J. Block, Tony Award winner for The Cher Show. The hit musical featured Mackie’s recreated designs, made from his own original patterns, bringing Cher’s most iconic looks to the stage.

Art Party 2026 Honoree - Bob Mackie

Bob Mackie is a nine-time Emmy Award winner, recipient of the Geoffrey Beene CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award, and a three-time Oscar nominee. His award-winning designs have shaped some of the most iconic looks in entertainment, worn by performers such as Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Cher, Elton John, Bette Midler, and Carol Burnett. He also won a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for The Cher Show.

For tickets and more information, visit artparty2026.com.