Paint the Town ✨ Nouveau ✨
3rd Annual Art Gala
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Aledo Opera House
108 SE 2nd Ave. Aledo, IL
Join Us!
Our 2025 Art Gala is set to be a night of beauty, history, and bold new creativity. Nouveau — “new art” — nods to our opera house’s past while celebrating our future.
Doors open: 5:30 PM
Silent bidding begins upon paddle registration
Live auction begins at 6:30 PM
Black tie optional
General Admission: Free
VIP Experience: $40 — 21+ | Limited to the first 40 reservations! See details below.
RSVP General Admission
Everyone is welcome — walk-ins included! RSVPs simply help us prepare for the best possible experience.
✨ VIP Experience ✨
General Admission: Free
VIP Experience: $40 — 21+ | Limited to the first 40 reservations!
VIP Perks:
Plush mezzanine seating with the best view in the house
Wine & beer available for purchase (only in mezzanine VIP area)
Exclusive signed & numbered print from a featured artist
Every dollar supports student art programs — nurturing the next generation of creators
21+ ONLY for VIP Access
Guests must confirm they are 21 or older before purchasing VIP tickets. No exceptions. Two staff will be posted to check tickets and ensure guidelines are followed.
Alcohol sales are limited to the mezzanine VIP section only. No alcohol will be available outside of VIP access.
No refunds
Hurry — once the 40 VIP spots are gone, they’re gone!