Studio ACA: A Disco Extravaganza
Save the Date for a Disco Extravaganza!
Saturday, April 11 @ 7-10PM
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​Arlington Center for the Arts is excited to announce the return of our outta sight spring gala: Studio ACA! This disco extravaganza is happening Saturday, April 11, 2026, 7-10pm at Arlington Town Hall at 730 Mass Ave. 70's attire optional!
This annual fundraising event will have guests boogying all night with a live DJ set by Cap'n Fuzz, hip threads, far out dance moves, plus outta sight food and drinks including beer from our very own Arlington Brewing Company! The evening will also include the presentation of ACA’s McClennen Community Arts Award to the Arlington Housing Authority!
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​Proceeds from the event will support ACA's work to produce high quality, engaging community programs for Arlington and beyond!​​
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Special thanks to our Premier Sponsor Vintage Art Vault for their support of this year's event!
Event Info
Ticket Info
VIP Ticket | $130 ($10 Early bird discount until February 26)
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Exclusive disco-themed gift
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2 Drink Tickets for the Studio ACA event
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Admission to Studio ACA + all benefits included in our Individual Ticket level
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Special discounted package available for 6 guests
Individual Ticket | $90 ($10 Early bird discount until February 26)
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Admission to Studio ACA - a disco extravagnza featuring disco music, dancing, 70's-inspired fashions, awards, and a photo booth!
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Delicious bites​ + drinks (cash bar available)
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Opportunity to bid on fabulous prizes during our Live Auction
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Studio ACA Digital Swag Bag
ACA Member Ticket | $80 ($10 Early bird discount until February 26)
This ticket option is available to all current ACA members and includes:
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Admission to Studio ACA + all benefits included in our Individual Ticket level
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Entertainment
DJ set by Cap'n Fuzz
Cap’n Fuzz is here to uplift the party! Crafting a mix of the best 70’s funk, soul and disco tunes, each set becomes a joyous celebration of life, music, and groovy bass lines. Be prepared to arrive in style and show off your best dance moves when the Cap’n is in the house!
Boogie Beverages by Arlington Brewing Co!
We're thrilled to have Arlington Brewing Company (ABCo) serving their brews at this year's Studio ACA! ABCo is a community-focused craft brewery based in Arlington, Massachusetts, known for fresh, approachable beers and a welcoming local vibe. Founded in 2023, ABCo blends classic styles with modern New England creativity, offering everything from hop-forward IPAs to easy-drinking lagers and seasonal specialties.
2026 McClennen Award Recipient
Arlington Housing Authority
Arlington Center for the Arts is proud to present the 2026 Alan McClennen Community Arts Award to Arlington Housing Authority in recognition of its commitment to the arts through ongoing collaborations with local artists and cultural partners, bringing meaningful creative programming directly to its residents.
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The award is named for former Arlington Town Planner Alan McClennen who was a driving force behind the creation of ACA in 1988. It celebrates local citizens who embody our organization’s mission to inspire joy, nurture growth, and build community.
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About Our 2026 Honoree
The Arlington Housing Authority operates several housing assistance programs which provide direct housing in government-owned developments or subsidized housing in privately-owned dwellings for persons of low or very low income. Their mission is to provide clean, safe and affordable housing to low-income families and individuals through collaborative partnerships with community agencies while managing Housing Authority finances in a fiscally responsible manner. The AHA housing portfolio includes senior housing units located at Chestnut Manor, Cusack Terrace, Drake Village, the Hauser Building, Mystic Gardens, and Winslow Towers; family housing located at Menotomy Manor; and Housing Choice Vouchers that help participants live in privately-owned dwellings throughout the community.
Studio ACA Sponsors
Premier Sponsor
Vintage Art Vault
Boogie Beverage Sponsor
Arlington Brewing Company
Music Sponsor
Marjie and Phil Team | Marjie Fitzpatrick, Phil Chaves, and Khalil Razzaghi
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Spotlight Sponsors
Cambridge Savings Bank
Supporting Sponsors
13FOREST Gallery
Interested in sponsoring Studio ACA? Review our Studio ACA Sponsorship Form for benefit information and please reach out to ACA Executive Director, Tom Formicola at tom@acarts.org.
Special thanks to our Studio ACA Planning + Host Committees!
Special thanks to our Studio ACA Host Committee members!
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Carol Band & Harris Band
Judi Bohn & Larry Bohn
Karen Brown & Michael Plum
Barbara Costa & Eric Stange
Kathleen Darcy
Lenny Goldstein
Sandra Miller & Mark Santello
Bonnie Payne & Roger Tobin
Judy Player & Brian Player
Suzanne Rothschild & John Baynard
Janet Smith & Alison Harvey
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Many thanks to the members of our board planning committee for all their hard work in making this event happen!
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Kacie Brown
Sarah Buyer
Tino D'Agostino
Alicia Hartz
Ari Herbstman
John Oliver
Alexandra Breland
Molly Scannell
Jackie Shepherd
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