2026 Arts Alive Awards Gala & Ceremony

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 each

Includes a Meet & 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 each

Includes a Meet & 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 each

Includes heavy appetizers, drink ticket, entertainment, and Arts Alive Award Ceremony.

Tax-deductible portion: $25 per person

PROGRAM

5:30-6:30 p.m. VIP/Sponsor Reception, Meet & Greet Award Recipients

6:00:-7:00 p.m. Doors Open, General Reception

7:00-8:00 p.m. Arts Alive Awards Ceremony Evening Program

8:00 p.m. Dessert Reception

VIRTUAL AWARDS BROADCAST

Do 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, CLICK HERE.

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