Rated aRt: AAC Spring Gala

Event Date: 
Saturday, April 29, 2017 - 8:00pm to 11:00pm
RSVP Required
Charity Fundraiser
Food & Drink
Cost:
$75.00
Included Items: 
Food and drink tastings, DJ, dancing

You are cordially invited to join us for a night of discovery and invention starring the brightest artists and visionary chefs of Arlington and Washington, DC. The event brings together mixologists from the area’s most prominent restaurants to compete to mix creative cocktails inspired by artwork of the Arlington Arts Center's talented resident artists. In addition to fantastic cocktail creations and inspiring art, the event features a beer and wine bar, light fare, a dessert buffet, and festivities including a DJ and dancing.

Drawing arts aficionados, arts patrons, and foodies from around the DC/VA region, this festive event will celebrate the arts and raise money for AAC, a 42-year old non-profit and the flagship visual arts institution in Arlington. Guests will have the opportunity to: 

*Sip art-inspired cocktail creations by top mixologists
*Savor innovative cuisine from the finest area eateries
*Meet and mingle with AAC's resident and exhibiting artists
*Enjoy entertainment, dancing, and artful festivities
*Explore compelling exhibitions on all three floors

TICKETS

Rated aRt VIP Tickets are $125 each, and provide access to a special VIP hour (7pm to 8 pm) preceding the public opening of Rated aRt. VIPs will enjoy cocktails and light fare, explore the AAC, and meet AAC resident artists in their studios. VIP guests will also hear from each mixologist regarding his or her ingredients, process, inspiration, and final product, and will vote on their favorite cocktail!

Regular priced tickets are $75 and include open bar, light fare, and the opportunity to explore fabulous exhibits on all three floors of the Arlington Arts Center.

To purchase tickets, click here.

TRANSPORTATION: Lyft is the Official Ridesharing Partner of the Rated aRt Spring Bash. Enter code ARTBASH17 to get up to $5 off your first 3 rides! Already use Lyft? Get 20% off your ride to or from the Arlington Arts Center on Saturday, April 29 with code AAC20. Terms apply.