Layers and Light | A Bright Night for the Arts Gala

Layers and Light is Chesapeake Arts Center’s signature 25th Anniversary Gala, celebrating the people and collective creativity that have shaped the organization over 25 years. The immersive evening brings together donors, members, community leaders, business executives, artists, and supporters for art, music, interactive experiences, striking visual displays, food, cocktails, a silent auction, and other festivities.

Held at the Baltimore Museum of Industry, the gala is designed both as a celebration of Chesapeake Arts Center’s past impact and as a fundraiser supporting its future artistic discovery, community connection, and accessible arts education. The museum’s waterfront setting includes indoor and outdoor exhibition spaces, live demonstrations, tours, and hands-on activities.

When: Friday, October 23, 2026

Showtimes: 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Venue: Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230

Tickets: $200 per person

Sponsorships: Available from $1,500 through $25,000

Activities: Art installations, music, interactive experiences, extraordinary visual displays, exceptional food, signature cocktails, a silent auction, and anniversary celebrations

Organizer: Chesapeake Arts Center

Contact: gala@chesapeakearts.org for more information

Purpose: Proceeds and sponsorship support Chesapeake Arts Center’s mission to foster creativity, create connections, and inspire joy through innovative and accessible arts education.