Time & Location
Apr 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Lodge at Spruce Peak, 7412 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672, USA
About the Event
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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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.
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.
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 music: Disco 802
DISCO 802 is a high-energy dance band that plays top hits from the Studio 54 era. With a passion for entertaining and a dynamic stage presence, they bring an electrifying atmosphere to every performance.
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.