Photographic resource center’s 50th anniversary Gala
Celebrating 50 Years. Thousands of Artists. One Community.
SAVE THE DATE: October 17, 2026
VENUE: Arts at the Armory
191 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
5:00 PM – VIP Reception with Special Guests
6:00 PM – General Admission, Cocktails & Opening Program
7:00–9:15 PM – Dinner, Keynote Speech, Awards, Raffle, Live Auction & Paddle Raise
9:15–10:00 PM – Dancing & celebration with DJ Joshua Carl
Join us on Saturday, October 17, 2026, as we celebrate five decades of supporting photographers and the communities they create. This milestone evening will honor the PRC’s legacy while launching an exciting new chapter for the organization and its vision for the future.
Enjoy a festive cocktail hour, followed by a seated dinner, speeches, awards, raffle, live auction, and paddle raise. Bid on exceptional artwork and unique experiences.
Together, we’ll celebrate the past while supporting the next 50 years of photography, community, and creativity.
Chris Enos
Carl Chiarenza
A.D. Coleman
PRC Founders & Lifetime Legacy Awards
PRC Legacy Educator Awards
Nominations
Winners Announced at the Gala
PRC Local Legacy Artist Awards
Announced at the Gala
VIP Ticket — $350
5 PM ENTRY
Exclusive VIP Reception (5–6 PM)
Meet the keynote speaker, featured honorees, and rising artists
Your choice of one signed 8x10in commemorative print by Rania Matar, Rashod Taylor, Tommy Kha, or Jillian Guyette
Passed hors d’oeuvres
Priority seating during the gala program
Private preview of live auction and raffle items
Exclusive Welcome by the Executive Director and Board of Directors
Recognition in the Gala Program: optional acknowledgement as a VIP Reception Supporter
VIP Hour Guest Artists
Keynote Speaker & Mentors of PRC’s 50th Anniversary Mentorship Program
RANIA MATAR
Keynote Speaker
JESS T. DUGAN
JILLIAN GUYETTE
TOMMY KHA
RASHOD TAYLOR
Rising Artists
PRC’s 50th Anniversary Mentorship Program Fellows
ALINA BASELIRO
JAYPIX BELMER
LIBBY O’NEILL
NICK ORTOLEVA
General Admission Ticket — $170
6 PM ENTRY
Admission to the PRC’s 50th Anniversary Gala
Buffet Dinner by Simple Fare Catering with dessert by Lionheart Confections
Keynote presentation by Rania Matar
Awards ceremony
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Live auction and raffle
Live DJ, dancing, and celebration!
Collector Add-Ons:
Reserve 8x10in signed prints from the VIP honoree artists of your choice to support the PRC. Prints can be purchased online with your ticket.
AUCTION ITEMS
RAFFLE ITEMS
OUR BENEFACTORS
50th Anniversary Lead Benefactor
Weinberg Family Foundation
50th Anniversary Benefactor
John Bunzick and Carol Parker
Event Sponsors
In-Kind Sponsors
Auction & Raffle Donors
For sponsorship inquiries contact catherine.lecomtelecce@prcboston.org
SAVE THE DATE: October 17, 2026
VENUE: Arts at the Armory
191 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
Background Image by Jess T. Dugan