Gala '54: After Hours

Gala ’54: After Hours invites you to an art-forward, fashion-driven evening inspired by the legendary Studio 54 era of downtown New York.

Enjoy a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, and a reimagined gala experience featuring chef-driven food stations, dessert, live music, dancing, and late-night snacks. Complimentary select wine, beer, and cocktails are included. Black tie optional, glamour encouraged.

The Gala is our most important fundraising event of the year. Your amazing generosity makes it possible for our small town to do big things. Art Now. Art Tomorrow.

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Lodging

Make a night of it! Gala guests are invited to stay at The Lodge at Spruce Peak, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel, offering luxury ski-in, ski-out accommodations at the base of Mansfield Mountain. A discounted booking link is available to gala attendees for the evenings of April 10 and April 11. The room block closes Thursday, March 12, 2026. Click here to book your stay.

Enjoy a Reimagined Dining Experience

Following the opening hors d’oeuvres cocktail hour, an elegant tasting plate will be waiting at your table while you enjoy the program and live auction. Guests will then step into a vibrant culinary journey through New York City, exploring chef-driven stations inspired by iconic NYC neighborhoods. From slice-shop pizza and Chinatown dumplings to Little Italy desserts and classic street-cart favorites, this year’s gala invites you to mingle, dance, and dine as the night unfolds.

Auctioneer

Clay Jenkins is a seasoned auctioneer with decades of experience and a reputation for turning fundraisers into unforgettable events. Professionally trained as an art auctioneer and a graduate of the Missouri Auction School, he combines sharp wit, showmanship, and proven results to keep the room energized and the bids climbing.

Live on Stage: Disco 802

Disco 802 is Vermont's Disco band. No guys with guitars in flannel shirts here. The music is a four-on-the-floor beats dance music, infused with prominent horns, rich vocals, & soaring solos.

DJ Snowmelt

Step off the slopes and onto the dance floor as DJ Snowmelt heats up the night with knockout hits and hidden tracks inspired by the legendary nights of West 54th Street. Behind the beats is interdisciplinary artist and composer Sean Clute, bringing his edge to the after-hours set.

Style Inspiration

Don’t know what to wear?

Visit our pinterest board full of glitz and glamor to help you plan a chic, art-forward look for Gala‘54.

Photographer: Elisabeth Viilu Photography

Elisabeth Viilu will be back again this year to capture all of the glamour and excitement!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a sponsor of Gala ’54: After Hours and play a vital role in advancing The Current’s mission. Sponsorship offers a high-profile opportunity to align your brand with contemporary art, education, and one of Stowe’s most anticipated cultural events.