2026 Arts Alive Awards Gala & Ceremony

Summit Artspace

Get ready to celebrate the arts and local artists at the 2026 Arts Alive Awards on May 20th at House Three Thirty!

House Three Thirty

Time to honor the best and brightest representing local arts and culture!Since 2002, the Arts Alive Awards have recognized gifted artists, talented arts educators, and change-making advocates who bring art to life and help shape our community’s culture.This evening celebrating the 2026 recipients and benefitting Summit Artspace, music, entertainment, and a special program honoring this year's recipients. Heavy appetizers, desserts, and signature cocktails will be served. GOLD VIP Tickets - $250 eachIncludes a Meet &amp; Greet with Arts Alive Award recipients in VIP reception rooms from 5:30-6:30 pm featuring hors d'oeuvres and signature cocktail, two drink tickets, entertainment, swag bag featuring local artists' work, Arts Alive Award Ceremony, and VIP Mitchell's Ice Cream Dessert.Tax-deductible portion: $150 per person VIP Tickets - $150 eachIncludes a Meet &amp; Greet with Arts Alive Award recipients in VIP reception rooms from 5:30-6:30 pm featuring passed hors d'oeuvres and signature cocktail, drink ticket, local artist gift item, entertainment, Arts Alive Award Ceremony, and VIP Mitchell's Ice Cream dessert.Tax-deductible portion: $90 per person Patron Tickets $80 eachIncludes heavy appetizers, drink ticket, entertainment, and Arts Alive Award Ceremony.Tax-deductible portion: $25 per person PROGRAM5:30-6:30 p.m. VIP/Sponsor Reception, Meet &amp; Greet Award Recipients6:00:-7:00 p.m. Doors Open, General Reception7:00-8:00 p.m. Arts Alive Awards Ceremony Evening Program8:00 p.m. Dessert Reception VIRTUAL AWARDS BROADCASTDo you know someone who would like to attend but can't make it in person? They can register for our 30-minute pre-recorded virtual ceremony broadcast on our Virtual Event Eventbrite page.For more information on the virtual broadcast, <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-arts-alive-awards-virtual-ceremony-broadcast-tickets-1984644476053?aff=erelexpmlt" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-arts-alive-awards-virtual-ceremony-broadcast-tickets-1984644476053?aff=erelexpmlt" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CLICK HERE.</a> <h3>Heartfelt thanks to our 2026 Arts Alive Awards Sponsors!</h3>

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