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This event takes place in the Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater.  

Free for +1 members. Portrait time slots are first come, first served.  

+1 members and their families are invited to take family portraits at the ICA! Whether you need a portrait for a holiday greeting card or just want a memento to add to your photo album, +1 Family Portrait Day is the perfect opportunity. 

Participants can register in-person at the event and will be assigned a 15-minute time slot for their portrait session on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be two sessions of portrait photography, 12–3 PM and 4–7 PM. The queue for event registration will open 30 minutes prior to each session: at 11:30 AM for session 1 and 3:30 PM for session 2.  At least one person in your photo group must be a +1 member to participate in this event.  

Images will be distributed approximately two weeks after the event via email. 

Learn more about FREE +1 membership 

Celebrate Jellycat’s Jingle Jingle collection launch featuring all-new 2024 holiday releases. Receive a free Jellycat Snowball with any purchase of $100 or more. Plus enter to win an exclusive giveaway and more fun surprises! Be there, or be jelly!

Join friends and supporters of the ICA to celebrate the opening of our three new fall exhibitions. Enjoy a first look at the exhibitions, complimentary refreshments, and a special DJ set by drag icon—and one of film and video pioneer Charles Atlas’s artistic collaborators—Lady Bunny.

RSVP to icaopening@icaboston.org. Not a member? Join now to attend the opening. Free for members.

Flashback to Flash Dance, Purple Rain, Ghostbusters, and the iconic art and culture of the 1980s! This thriller of a Halloween event features DJs spinning disco beats and the best of the ’80s, breakdancing and other pop-up performances, an artist-created photo moment, and much more. Find a totally awesome ’80s outfit, dance with somebody, and have the time of your life! 

Please note: This is a 21+ event. IDs will be checked at the door, guests who do not have a valid ID will not be permitted into the event. The ICA galleries and the ICA Store will be closed during this event. Bars and doors close at 11:30 PM. 

Program

Artist Takeover by Jaina Cipriano
First and Second Floors
Jaina Cipriano (Finding Bright Productions) brings her artistic vision to the event, transporting you the neon-hued ’80s on the first floor and a shiny, silver disco club on the second floor. And there’s an extra surprise—follow a glowing bridge into a magical, immersive installation!

DJ Trip Report and Cakewalk of Keep On
State Street Corporation Lobby, First Floor
Dance to the greatest hits of the decade in a neon ’80s dreamscape.

DJ Kon 
Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater, Second Floor
Groove to disco beats in a glittery skeleton club.

Pop-up Performances by The Floor Lords and The Hazzel Jinx Collective
First and Second Floors
Catch pop-up breaking and hip-hop from these legendary crews on the dance floor.

Sips + Snacks | 8–11:30 PM
Bars on First and Second Floor; Food on First Floor
Specialty cocktail: Tequila Sunrise

A note on costumes: 
The ICA’s Halloween events offer an inclusive and safe celebration for all. Costumes that perpetuate cultural appropriation, discrimination, or violence of any kind, including fake weapons, are not permitted. 

For the safety and enjoyment of all attending the event, the following items are not permitted: 

  • Oversized costume elements that obstruct movement 
  • Bubbles or smoke 
  • Elements that fully conceal the face 

Shirt and shoes required. We invite you to be inspired by art, artists, and your own imagination! 

Join the ICA and the visionary Thaddeus Miles—acclaimed photographer, passionate community leader, and the heartbeat behind the Black Joy initiative—for a celebratory outdoor concert for the fourth annual Black Joy Day in the City of Boston.

The museum’s outdoor space will come alive with the electrifying beats of DJ Jo, the soulful melodies of ToriTori, and the dynamic rhythms of Latrell James.

More than just a jubilation, Black Joy Day stands tall as a radiant beacon of resistance. Through the harmony of Black music, the depth of poetry, and profound dialogues on restorative justice, we aim to amplify the empowerment and resilience of Black voices worldwide.

In the words of Thaddeus Miles, “Black Joy Day is more than a moment, it’s a movement. A symphony of voices, talents, and spirits, echoing the resilience, love, and vibrancy of our community. Let’s come together to feel, heal, and revel in the rhythm of joy.”

Spend Father’s Day at the ICA! Take the water shuttle across the harbor to the ICA Watershed and see a mesmerizing new installation by artist Hew Locke, on view in the U.S. for the first time. At the ICA in Seaport, dive deep under the sea in Wu Tsang: Of Whales, explore a light-dappled blue grotto by Firelei Báez, and see the rich interplay of imagery and text in Wordplay.

Don’t miss your the final day to get creative in Destiny Doorways, an installation by Boston artist Mithsuca Berry. Enter a colorful, nature-inspired space where you can design your own visual or written affirmations.

Browse gifts in the for the paternal figure in your life in the ICA Store. At the ICA Wine + Coffee Bar, enjoy special donuts with dad and take in breathtaking views of the harbor together.

ICA Watershed 
Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina 
256 Marginal Street, Boston 

Gala Co-Chairs  

Natalie Lemle  

Mario Russo 

Sponsorship Levels 

Purchase a table or tickets

Premier $100,000 

Presenting $50,000 

Lead $30,000 

Event $15,000 — Sold out!

All sponsorship packages include an extraordinary evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing, and special performance for 20, 12, 10, or 8 guests. Levels correspond with priority table placement and recognition prominence. 

Single Ticket $2,500

To secure your sponsorship, please contact the Development Office at 617-478-3147 or development@icaboston.org.

Thank You

PREMIER SPONSORS

Paul and Catherine Buttenwieser

PRESENTING SPONSORS

Stephanie Formica Connaughton and John Connaughton
Karen and Brian Conway
Jodi and Hal Hess
Elizabeth L. Johnson
Tristin and Martin Mannion

LEAD SPONSORS

Amy and David Abrams
Katrine Bosley
Fotene Demoulas and Tom Coté
Bridgitt and Bruce Evans
David Feinberg and Marina Kalb
Vivien and Alan Hassenfeld
Barbara and Amos Hostetter
Natalie and Jake Lemle
Leslie Riedel and Scott Friend
Charlotte and Herbert S. Wagner III

EVENT SPONSORS

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Eunhak Bae and Robert Kwak
Boston University
Adelle Chang and Eddie Yoon
Alexandra Cherubini and Camilo Alvarez
Dr. Ellie Choi and Kendrick Chow
Citi Private Bank
Elizabeth Clark Libert and Daniel Sterner
Converse
Steve Corkin and Dan Maddalena
Georgia and Jesse Feldman
Abigail Ross Goodman and David Norr
Mark Goodman
Dylan Leavitt
Kent and Kristen Lucken
Christine and John Maraganore
Linda and William McQuillan
Dan and Marilyn Lyng O’Connell
Christine and Patrick O’Donnell
David and Leslie Puth
Cynthia and John Reed
Mario Russo
Holly Safford and Charles Weilbrenner of The Catered Affair
Mark and Marie Schwartz
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Nicole Zatlyn and Jason Weiner

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EVENT PRODUCTION AND PLANNING PARTNER

Altieri Events

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LIGHTING DESIGN, STAGE BACKDROP, AND VIDEO

Frost Productions

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CATERER

The Catered Affair

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Sponsorships and tickets are non-refundable. The fair market value of goods and services received (nondeductible) is $250 per attending Gala guest. Please note that U.S. Government regulations limit grants for event sponsorship or tickets from Donor Advised Funds: the full cost of tickets used as part of a sponsorship, including tax deductible and nondeductible portions, must be given from personal funds. 

For Director’s Circle members +

Join fellow Director’s Circle members for a private, after-hours tour of Hew Locke: The Procession and gallery conversation with Ruth Erickson, Barbara Lee Chief Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs.

Please contact dcevents@icaboston.org to RSVP.

Not a Director’s Circle member? Upgrade your membership or become a member at the Director’s Circle by emailing membership@icaboston.org.

Enjoy the extravagantly beautiful work of Firelei Báez with guided tours of the exhibition and select artful gifts at the ICA Store. Relax at the waterfront ICA Wine + Coffee Bar offering a range of special treats to celebrate the day.  

Open to members at the Associate level and above.

Celebrate the start of the summer on the waterfront at this exclusive annual member event! Kick off the season with a special performance by the Leland Baker Quartet and a complimentary selection of drinks at the ICA Wine + Coffee Bar.

Not an Associate+ member? Upgrade your membership or become a member at the Associate level by emailing membership@icaboston.org.

Schedule of Events

  • 5:30–6:15 PM: First set from Leland Baker Quartet
  • 6:30 PM: Remarks from John Andress, Bill T. Jones Director and Curator of Performing Arts
  • 6:45–7:30 PM: Second set from Leland Baker Quartet