

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Fete of Lights: The MICA Bicentennial Gala
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Celebrate 200 Years of Creative Impact at the Maryland Institute College of ArtAbout this EventThe Maryland Institute College of Art celebrates 200 years of creating impact in Baltimore and beyond. Join MICA as we honor two centuries of art and design education, spotlight the incredible transformation taking place today, and boldly imagine a more vibrant future together. At the Fête of Lights, bring your creative vision to life in light-themed wearable art—a beautiful way to mark this special occasion.The Fête of Lights is one of the most beloved and frequently remembered traditions in Maryland Institute College of Art history. First held by students in 1927 as a fundraiser for the Traveling Scholarship Fund, the event was celebrated annually for many years and became legendary for its inventive costumes, immersive environments, and creative experimentation. It was later revived in 1982 by alumni, led by Betty Cooke ’46, who described the Fête as a form of environmental and experiential art.On February 21, 2026, as part of MICA’s Bicentennial celebration, the Institute will revive the Fête of Lights, reimagining the tradition through immersive art, projection, and live performances. Continuing a core element of the original celebration, the wearable art parade will return as a juried contest with cash prizes, open to alumni, students, faculty, and staff. The broader community is welcome to attend and experience firsthand the creative energy and daring spirit that define MICA.Proceeds support MICA’s Bicentennial Fund, sustaining the next wave of faculty and student innovation and community programming.AttireCreative Formal (wearable art encouraged)Find your inspiration to glow, shimmer, sculpt, stitch, and invent at mica.edu/fete-attire.Gala in the Main Building (6:00 PM)Experience the Bicentennial Fete of Lights Gala inside MICA’s historic Main Building. Enjoy cocktails, a reception-style dinner, and a front row view of the Wearable Art Contest. Gala guests will follow the celebratory parade down the Main Building steps to the Party in the Plaza, located in a heated tent on Cohen Plaza, where they will continue the evening with music, dancing, and dessert.Party in the Plaza (7:00 PM)Enjoy music, dancing, desserts, beverages, and creative interactive displays in an illuminated, heated tent on Cohen Plaza. Join the parade as it arrives and celebrate the Wearable Art Contest participants. Plus, discover a few artful surprises along the way.More details about arrival and check-in will be shared with registered attendees.We’re honored to celebrate this evening with our Honorary Committee and generous Sponsors, whose support brings Fête of Lights to life.Honorary CommitteeAmy Sherald ’04 &amp; Joyce Scott ’70, HonoreesFredye Gross P’16, ChairDerrick AdamsJames Blue &amp; John RowellC. Sylvia &amp; Eddie Brown H’14 P’02Suzanne ’83 &amp; Jim Burger ’82Stuart B. Cooper ’72 &amp; Rebecca BessonWinston Frazer ’16Leslie King-HammondRebecca HoffbergerJeannie L. HoweEllen JanesFred LazarusMartha Macks-KahnSuzanne Levin-Lapides ’69Ellen Lupton &amp; J. Abbott MillerSayra &amp; Neil Meyerhoff H’17Cara Ober ’05Anne PerkinsDebra Rubino ’92Steven Skerritt-DavisAnne South ’66Dunnie &amp; Lee TawneySteve Ziger &amp; Jamie SneadKey SponsorsJames F. Blue III &amp; John M. RowellAmy K. Brusselback ’94 &amp; Mark E. FarrellJeffrey G. BuntingJudith M. BurtonDiane Cho &amp; David BennStuart B. Cooper ’72 &amp; Rebecca BessonGwen DavidsonAnn M. Garfinkle, Esq.Fredye &amp; Adam Gross P’16Sherry &amp; Scott Haber P’23Eric &amp; Laura Jordahl P’17Thibault &amp; Lola ManekinSayra &amp; Neil Meyerhoff H’17Sheela Murthy &amp; Vasant NayakAnne S. Perkins H’19Debra ’92 &amp; Joe RubinoKatherine Sieh-Takata P’18Douglas Tsui &amp; Vanessa W. Lam P’12, ’14David &amp; Ellen WallackBonnie Washington &amp; Greg White P’25
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- **Event Categories**: art, contests, nonprofit, parades, parties, it, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 25000, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Baltimore
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Main Building
- **lat**: 39.3075363
- **long**: -76.6216706
- **full address**: Main Building, 1300 West Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Maryland Institute College of Art (https://allevents.in/org/maryland-institute-college-of-art/25475423)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Main Building, 1300 West Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 25000 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Maryland Institute College of Art
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, contests, nonprofit, parades, parties, it, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Fete of Lights: The MICA Bicentennial Gala ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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