The Big Annual Party — May 16, 2026

Our biggest party and fundraising event of the year returns on Saturday, May 16, 2026 where all proceeds will benefit our writer fund.

7:00 – 8:30 PM | VIP Preview Party — $100
Presented by art_works
Preview ticket holders will enjoy exclusive cocktails and bites, performances, and music
Only 25 tickets left!

8:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Print Subscriber Entry — Free 
Print subscribers and members of the BAR giving circle will receive a direct link to claim your ticket and purchase a +1 ticket. Individual tickets for entry at 8:30 pm will not be sold. Subscribe before May 10 to get on the list.

10:00 PM – 2:00 AM | Dance Party — $30 (early bird)*
Dance to tracks by DJ Baby Indiglo
Includes a copy of Issue 16 (a $21 value) 
*Ticket price will increase to $40 one week before the event.

Host committee ticket packs and other sponsorship perks are still available. Learn more here. 

Dress code:
Festive attire! Bring your best for the dance floor. 

This is a 21+ event

Subscribers and members, reach out with any questions at events@bostonartreview.com

Sponsored By: 

art_works
Isenberg Projects

Host Committee: 
Ché Anderson
Sonya Bhabhalia
Cyrus Dahmubed
Ruth Erickson
Jennifer Gilbert
Julian Phillips & David Goldsztajn
Hudson Group
Alyssa Kollmeyer
Christine & PJ O'Donnell
Linda Pagani
John Ravenal & Virginia Pye
Gloria Sutton
Catherine Truman