2025 MIT Gala & Student Arts Showcase

performance
performance
April 27
5:00pm
Venue:
MIT Media Lab Sixth Floor
MIT Media Lab Sixth Floor

The MIT Gala & Student Arts Showcase is a cornerstone celebration of student arts at MIT. Created by and for the MIT community, it shines a spotlight on the visual and physical arts on campus. The joint event features a gallery showcasing artwork by MIT community members and a runway with looks created by over 50 student designers, bringing together students interested in art, design, and fashion to create an unforgettable experience for the community.

Model walking down runway in black feathered evening gown.

Ana Scott in Black feathered evening gown by Christina Schmidt-Hong

2025 MIT Gala & Student Arts Showcase

performance
performance
April 27
5:00pm
Venue:
MIT Media Lab Sixth Floor
MIT Media Lab Sixth Floor

The MIT Gala & Student Arts Showcase is a cornerstone celebration of student arts at MIT. Created by and for the MIT community, it shines a spotlight on the visual and physical arts on campus. The joint event features a gallery showcasing artwork by MIT community members and a runway with looks created by over 50 student designers, bringing together students interested in art, design, and fashion to create an unforgettable experience for the community.

Model walking down runway in black feathered evening gown.

Ana Scott in Black feathered evening gown by Christina Schmidt-Hong

2025 MIT Gala & Student Arts Showcase

performance
performance
April 27
5:00pm
Venue:
MIT Media Lab Sixth Floor
MIT Media Lab Sixth Floor

The MIT Gala & Student Arts Showcase is a cornerstone celebration of student arts at MIT. Created by and for the MIT community, it shines a spotlight on the visual and physical arts on campus. The joint event features a gallery showcasing artwork by MIT community members and a runway with looks created by over 50 student designers, bringing together students interested in art, design, and fashion to create an unforgettable experience for the community.

Ana Scott in Black feathered evening gown by Christina Schmidt-Hong

2025 MIT Gala & Student Arts Showcase

performance
performance
April 27
5:00pm
Venue:
MIT Media Lab Sixth Floor
MIT Media Lab Sixth Floor

The MIT Gala & Student Arts Showcase is a cornerstone celebration of student arts at MIT. Created by and for the MIT community, it shines a spotlight on the visual and physical arts on campus. The joint event features a gallery showcasing artwork by MIT community members and a runway with looks created by over 50 student designers, bringing together students interested in art, design, and fashion to create an unforgettable experience for the community.

Ana Scott in Black feathered evening gown by Christina Schmidt-Hong

2025 MIT Gala & Student Arts Showcase

performance
performance
April 27
5:00pm
Venue:
MIT Media Lab Sixth Floor
MIT Media Lab Sixth Floor

The MIT Gala & Student Arts Showcase is a cornerstone celebration of student arts at MIT. Created by and for the MIT community, it shines a spotlight on the visual and physical arts on campus. The joint event features a gallery showcasing artwork by MIT community members and a runway with looks created by over 50 student designers, bringing together students interested in art, design, and fashion to create an unforgettable experience for the community.

Ana Scott in Black feathered evening gown by Christina Schmidt-Hong

2025 MIT Gala & Student Arts Showcase

performance
performance
April 27
5:00pm
Venue:
MIT Media Lab Sixth Floor
MIT Media Lab Sixth Floor

The MIT Gala & Student Arts Showcase is a cornerstone celebration of student arts at MIT. Created by and for the MIT community, it shines a spotlight on the visual and physical arts on campus. The joint event features a gallery showcasing artwork by MIT community members and a runway with looks created by over 50 student designers, bringing together students interested in art, design, and fashion to create an unforgettable experience for the community.

Model walking down runway in black feathered evening gown.

Ana Scott in Black feathered evening gown by Christina Schmidt-Hong

2025 MIT Gala & Student Arts Showcase

performance
performance
April 27
5:00pm
Venue:
MIT Media Lab Sixth Floor
MIT Media Lab Sixth Floor

The MIT Gala & Student Arts Showcase is a cornerstone celebration of student arts at MIT. Created by and for the MIT community, it shines a spotlight on the visual and physical arts on campus. The joint event features a gallery showcasing artwork by MIT community members and a runway with looks created by over 50 student designers, bringing together students interested in art, design, and fashion to create an unforgettable experience for the community.

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the MIT Gala & Student Arts Showcase, set against the stunning backdrop of the MIT Media Lab’s sixth floor overlooking the Charles River. This year’s theme, Water, flows through every aspect of this one-night-only celebration of fluidity and creativity at MIT.

5 PM - 7 PM: Showcase & Reception
7 PM - 8 PM: MIT Gala Runway Show
8 PM - 10 PM: Afterparty

Event Highlights

Showcase – Immerse yourself in a dynamic collection of paintings, photography, and innovative works created by MIT student artists.

MIT Gala Runway – Experience the artistry of MIT designers as their creations take center stage, brought to life by student models and accompanied by live performances from MIT musicians.

Special Features

Enjoy refreshments throughout the evening.

Connect with student artists and creators.

Ticket & Registration Information

Admission to the Showcase Gallery is free, with RSVP encouraged. Tickets are required for the Gala Runway, available for purchase starting in April (early registration is recommended, as seats are limited and may sell out).

Contact Information

For inquiries about the MIT Student Arts Showcase, please contact the lead producer at raynac@mit.edu.

For information regarding the MIT Gala, reach out to mitgala@mit.edu.

Presenters

Presented by the MIT Office of the Arts and the MIT Gala, this two-part, multidisciplinary event brings together an extraordinary range of artistic expression across multiple mediums.

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The MIT Gala Board is a student-led committee dedicated to organizing MIT’s annual Gala, a premier event that celebrates the vibrant and diverse community of the Institute.

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Office of the Arts

The Office of the Arts connects students, faculty, staff, and alumni across the Institute, facilitating community-wide access to resources for art creation and engagement, on campus and beyond.

Media Lab Multipurpose Room

Building E14

E14 6th floor

75 Amherst Street, Cambridge, MA

Building location on the MIT Campus Map

MIT is committed to providing an environment that is accessible to individuals with disabilities. View the Accessibility Web App, designed for the MIT community to view accessible routes across the MIT campus. Please contact the event organizer directly for specific accessibility information or to discuss your needs.

In collaboration with the MIT Gala Board, this event is presented as part of Artfinity, an Institute-sponsored celebration of creativity and community at MIT, organized by the Office of the Arts.

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