Click 5:30 for VIP entry or 6:30 for General Admission tickets!

a/perture’s Annual Red Carpet Gala

Sunday, March 15, 2026

In the historic Chatham building adjoining a/perture, 311 W. Fourth St.

VIP ticket entry ($150): 5:30pm / includes private reception with a special guest in the private VIP space at Jeffrey Adams, the acclaimed restaurant next door to a/perture!

SPECIAL GUEST: Previous Oscar nominee; Voting Academy member; and UNCSA faculty member Michael Miller will join us for our VIP reception!

As an editor, Michael has worked on two Oscar nominees – the 1982 short film “Split Cherry Tree,” and as assistant editor on the Oscar-winning “Raging Bull.” Read more about him here.

The discussion will be moderated by “Roxie on the Radio,” Roxie Wadelington of 102 Jamz WJMH.

VIP tickets also include three complimentary admissions to Oscar-nominated short films! Each ticket holder will receive tickets valid for: Oscar-nominated short feature films; Oscar-nominated documentary shorts; and Oscar-nominated animated shorts. All will be screened at a/perture beginning Feb. 20 and the tickets may be redeemed for any showtime of the ticket holder’s choice!

General Admission ($80)*: 6:30 pm

All tickets include movie-themed catered dinner from 1618 Concepts and beer/wine/champagne bar!

• Attire: Semiformal or dress as your favorite movie character
• Cinema-inspired cuisine | Curated beverages | Academy Awards viewing | Silent Auction | Oscars ballot and prizes

Our Red Carpet Gala is a signature annual fundraiser for a/perture. Proceeds support our mission and community programming! (This is a 21-and-up event).

Event sponsorships are available, and come with VIP event tickets and other perks. Contact [email protected] for info!

*Note: There is a 20 percent discount on General Admission tickets valid for educators and over-21 students. Check back soon for details!

Want to donate a ticket so an educator or student can attend? Contact [email protected].