The Ely Center of Contemporary Art is turning 10!!

**10th Anniversary Benefit Gala**

We're celebrating by hosting our first Gala Benefit this April! Please join us on April 26 for a live art auction, hosted by Guy Bennett, a Silent Auction of 50 artists works, drinks and hors d'oeuvres from local establishments, a photo-booth, music and artist workshops.
Put on your festive, sparkling, and metallic attire and come celebrate with us at CitySeed’s new location! *Each ticket also includes the After Party from 8-10pm.*

Highlight from the Live Auction selections will include works by Anni Albers, Josef Albers, Ellen Carey, Ken Grimes, Roberto Lugo, Mario Moore, Mark Mulroney, Clara Nartey, Kim Weston, and a Philadelphia Cultural Getaway weekend (curator led private tours, studio visits) with accommodations. Live Auction will begin promptly at 7pm.

Additional Events will include a the Silent Art Auction, steel band music, Aluminum Origami demo Workshop with Sok Song, a Photo-booth by Standard Sets with a rack of metallic fun wears, AND the After party. ( see info below)

Gala Tickets before April 1 is $85, after April 1 $125. ($35 of the Early bird price ticket is tax deductible and $75 of the full price ticket is tax deductible.) Purchase Tickets here.

Young Artist Ticket price $ 50 ( 35 and younger), after April 1 $85. Includes the After Party. $35 of the Early bird price ticket is tax deductible and $75 of the full price ticket is tax deductible.) Purchase Young Artist Ticket here.

Gala Committee Helen Kauder, Emily Weiskopf, Aimée Burg, Tamiko Collier, Deborah Hesse, Amy Kundrat, Paul Clabby, Anna Bresnick

For more information or to make a tax-deductible donation please contact Emily @ info@elycenter.org. Friends of John Slade Ely House of Contemporary Art. Nonprofit EIN Number 47-4531239. We are committed to making this event accessible for all guests. If you have an accommodation request, please note it the form when you purchase the ticket or feel free to reach out to us at info@elycenter.org.

Where to buy Metallic festive wears in the local area ?!!! Please go check out Noir Vintage & Company, Fashionista Vintage & Variety, and Vintanthro Modern & Vintage *all located in New Haven.*** These three stores have created Metallic racks specific for our Gala event.