Arts Gala
Saturday March 8, 2025
6:30 to 11:00 pm
Join us for the party of the year supporting the arts!
Arts Gala 2025 will be a night to remember with fantastic food, exceptional music, and more, all in support of the arts and arts education in Athens.
The evening will begin at 6:30 PM with the opening of the silent auction, cash bar, and hors d’oeuvres. Special music will set the mood during cocktail hour as guests peruse auction items donated by area artists, individuals, and businesses. Before the catered dinner, you can participate in the oral auction featuring special items like original artwork and one-of-a-kind experiences. Following dinner, the band gets you to the dance floor.
This is a formal event; dressy attire is suggested, black tie optional.
You do have to reserve your tickets in advance, so click the link above to pay and reserve your spot! Seating is limited so you’ll need to reserve seats early before the gala sells out. Please note: The Arts Gala is for attendees twenty-one and older. Please review the important information below to make sure your reservation goes smoothly.
Proceeds from auction sales support school and community arts education in our area. AACA has been a vital presence in McMinn County since 1979, presenting thousands of performances, exhibitions, artist residencies, art classes and more by international, regional, and local artists of all types and genres. It has created and sustained many arts groups throughout the years, including the Athens Community Theatre, the Athens Area Children’s Choir, and the Unity Gospel Choir, and the organization has contributed technical assistance to many more groups and individuals.
Want to help out even more? Anyone can donate products or services to the auction or help the event in any way. Just call The Arts Center at 423-745-8781 to find out how.
Reservations and advanced payment is required for this event for patrons twenty one and older. Seating is at tables and is pre-assigned per transaction. Please review the details below and call The Arts Center if you'd like help deciding which option is right for you and your party.
Important Information
How do reservations work?
Seating is assigned at tables. You should purchase the number of tickets for your party. You can tell staff the last names of parties you would like to be seated with for table reservations, or you will be assigned (by staff) to a table.
When you purchase tickets, you will be assigned a reservation according to the number of seats you purchase in a single transaction. For example, if you purchase two tickets, you will have two seats reserved at a table. Other guests will be seated with you, according to patron request or staff discretion. Staff may contact you to confirm the names of guests included in your party to complete your reservation and assign bids numbers for the auctions.
What is the cost?
A ticket is $75.
Can I purchase a table?
You may purchase multiple tickets in a single transaction for a group reservation. We will need the names of each guest in your party and how to assign bid numbers to your group. Staff will contact you for this information to confirm your registration. Tables are generally parties of 4, 6, 8, or 12. Your party may be combined with other groups.