GALA FOR FRONT PORCH ARTS AND CENTRAL SQUARE theater


​Two Companies, One Gala!

​Join us for the Front Porch Arts Collective and Central Square Theater Gala.

MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024
WBUR CitySpace
Registration & Cocktails, and Cuisine |  6:30pm
Performances, Honorees, Auction, and Paddle Raise  | 7:30 - 9:00p

The INAUGURAL PORCH CORNERSTONE AWARD

Honoring Dr. Makeeba McCreary | President, New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund

The Margret and H.A. Rey Curiosity Award

Honoring Stephanie Couch | Executive Director, Lemelson MIT

Tickets and Sponsorship Information

Your gala ticket and/or sponsorship supports not just one company but two!  Central Square Theater and Front Porch Arts Collective are collaborating once again and all gala proceeds will be split 50/50. 
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Gala Ticket: $250
Standing Reception Cocktail Cuisine Hour; Gala Program Seating

General Admission: $150
Standing Room Only. Limited Availability.

Sponsor an Artist: $150
Help support a Greater Boston artist to join the party! Limited Availability.

​Unable to join us?  Your gift to the Gala supports Central Square Theater and Front Porch Arts Collective. All contributions are 100% tax deductible.

attend as a sponsor

$2,500 | $5,000 | $10,000
Sponsor Levels include Reserved Seating, Social Media Spotlights, Gala Program Ad; and exclusive benefits commensurate with the sponsorship level.
Questions about Accessible Seating and Sponsorships? Please contact Maggie Moore Abdow, Director of Development
[email protected]
617-576-9278 ext. 208

Front Porch Arts Collective r is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Our Tax-Exempt I.D. is 85-3300505. Gala benefits offered have a “fair market value” which is not tax deductible. Please take note of the following fair market values: $10,000 Sponsor: $2000; $5000 Sponsor: $1200; $2500 Sponsor: $800; Gala Attendee: $200. 

In accordance with Internal Revenue Service guidance, a distribution from a donor advised fund may not be used to pay for any portion of an in-person event ticket or sponsorship. As with any philanthropic decision, we encourage you to consult with your own tax/financial advisor.
Sponsors for making this celebration of collaboration possible! 
(as of March 18th, 2024)

Betsy & Joel Bard 
Paul Kastner & Katherine MacLeod
Kimberly Holliday & Greg Netland 
Ross & Kristen Krinsky
Laura Roberts & Ed Belove
Robert & Shari Thurer

Catalyst Collaborative @ MIT Sponsor   
Philip Khoury, Chair, Advisory Committee
Ford International Professor of History, Associate Provost, MIT