Gala

Verdigris (n.) the rich blue-green that forms when copper meets time. You know it from Reclining Liberty.

On September 30, Verdigris en Vogue, our annual gala and silent auction, brings together the most curious, generous, and stylish for a night of firsts: a vernissage first look at our national biennial exhibition, first bids on extraordinary experiences and artworks you’ll be talking about for years, and a three-course dinner that gives you a taste of MoCA Arlington.

Come dressed in the full spectrum: sea glass, jade, teal, turquoise, deep patina — or arrive in cocktail or festive attire, something that catches the light, turns heads, or does both. Sequins encouraged.

Seats are limited. Reserve yours today — and join us for the night of the year. Can’t attend? Consider sponsoring an artist to attend in your place. See below for more info.

Sponsorships and Tickets Available now!

6PM VIP Hour | 7PM Silent Auction | 8PM Seated Dinner

Tickets

REGULAR TICKET | $325 | Click here to purchase.

available August 1 – September 23, 2026.

Seated dinner + silent auction

SPONSOR-AN-ARTIST TICKET | $275 | Click here to purchase.

Can’t attend? Purchase a ticket for an artist to attend in your place (artist selected and invited by the museum).

Sponsorships Available

Magnifique

$1,000 | 2 VIP Tickets | Click here to purchase.

A magnificent act of support for contemporary art and MoCA Arlington.

2 Premium Tickets
1 Reserved Parking Space
Placement of name on program
Opportunity for advance viewing of silent auction during VIP hour

Joie de Vivre

$2,500 | 4 VIP Tickets | Click here to purchase.

Gather your people and celebrate the joy of living.

4 Premium Tickets
Placement of name or logo on program
Opportunity for advance viewing of silent auction during VIP hour

En Vogue

$5,000 | Host a Table (8 VIP tickets) + Sponsor one artist ticket |

Contact us here to purchase.

Be part of something culturally defining at the forefront of the region’s contemporary art scene.

Marketing recognition as a sponsor of gala (social media, advertisements)
Prominent placement of logo or name on gala website, invitation, + program
Named table signage displayed throughout the evening
Guests arrive during VIP hour
Acknowledgment as museum supporter throughout the year
Secure your sponsorship by July 31 and have your name listed as a member of the honorary host committee.

Avant-Garde

$10,000 | Host a Table (8 tickets) + Sponsor two artist tickets |

Contact us here to purchase.

For those who don’t follow trends — they set them. Lead the way for the next generation of contemporary art.

Opportunity to name a signature cocktail for the evening
Marketing recognition as a leading sponsor of gala (social media, advertisements)
Premiere placement of logo or name on gala website, invitation, + program
Priority table placement
Opportunity to distribute branded swag at event
Guests arrive during VIP hour
Acknowledgment as museum supporter throughout the year
Secure your sponsorship by July 31 and have your name listed as a member of the honorary host committee.

Lumières

$15,000 | Host a Table (8 tickets) + Sponsor three artist tickets |

Contact us here to purchase.

Reclining Liberty. Lady Liberty. Les Lumières. Three expressions of enlightenment — and our most visionary sponsors at the heart of all three.

Opportunity to host event speakers or other VIPs at table
Opportunity to give remarks during the event
Marketing recognition as leading sponsor of gala (social media, advertisements)
Premiere placement of logo or name on gala website, invitation, + program
Priority table placement
Opportunity to distribute branded swag at event
Guests arrive during VIP hour
Acknowledgment as museum supporter throughout the year
1 Reserved Parking Space
Secure your sponsorship by July 31 and have your name listed as a member of the honorary host committee.