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Dream Ball 2023

Dream Ball at The Art Students League of New York

Dream Ball at The Art Students League of New York

The Art Students League's famous Dream Ball, a tradition that dates to the mid-20th Century, is back!

A magical evening of art, entertainment, cocktails, and masquerade in the historic Vanderbilt Gallery of the Art Students League of New York, the Dream Ball is this spring’s must-attend event.

The most creative outfit will be awarded a Dream Ball Costume Prize!

Early bird tickets start at $75 [$50 for League members & current students]

 

History of the Dream Ball:

The Dream Ball was started in the 1920’s as a fundraiser for the League’s scholarship funds.

The original Dream Balls were held in the Grand Ballrooms of the Waldorf Astoria and Plaza Hotel through the mid 20th-Century. Beloved for its eccentric handmade costumes, at the Dream Ball high-society met the radical artists of the Art Students League in a bacchanal inspired by an annual theme, from the gods and goddesses of the Greek Pantheon, to a celebration of The World’s Most Famous Sinners.

Each year, a Queen of the Ball was presented to the partygoers on a float. Former Ball Queens included Deborah Kerr and Anita Eckberg.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact dreamball@artstudentsleague.org.

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Dream Ball 2023

May 20

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May 20

May 20

8:00 pm

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11:00 pm

May 20

8:00 pm

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11:00 pm

Opening Reception
Location
Art Students League of New York, Vanderbilt Gallery
215 W 57th Street, New York
Opening Reception
215 W 57th Street, New York
Location
Art Students League of New York, Vanderbilt Gallery
215 W 57th Street, New York
Opening Reception
215 W 57th Street, New York
Location
Art Students League of New York, Vanderbilt Gallery
215 W 57th Street, New York
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