The Center for Arts at the Armory hosts GLOWBALL 2026 on April 10

GLOWBALL will be held April 10 at the Center for Arts at the Armory as an anti-gala with pop-up performances, food and glow-in-the-dark features; the event will honor three local arts figures including Ellen Waylonis, Willie Burnley Jr., and Wendy Jehlen.

GLOWBALL will take place on April 10 at the Center for Arts at the Armory in Somerville. The event is described as an anti-gala with no speeches, formal presentations, or auction. Organizers plan pop-up performances and interactive elements, and say tickets include international bites and glow-in-the-dark accessories, face painting, and styling. The event will also honor three individuals connected to the local arts community. Event highlights: - Date and location: April 10 at the Center for Arts at the Armory in Somerville. - Format: described as an anti-gala with no speeches, formal presentations, or auction. - Performers and contributors: AfroFuture fashion portal The House of Nahdra, Sean Bjerke and RHOUSE Dancers, Circus 617, and DJ WhySham. - Honorees: Ellen Waylonis, Willie Burnley Jr., and Wendy Jehlen (named Outstanding Artist Award recipient). - Ticketing and features: VIP Lounge and sponsor-an-artist options are listed at $100, general admission at $40, and tickets are reported to include complimentary international bites and glow-in-the-dark accessories; sponsors were being accepted through the event date. Summary: GLOWBALL is presented as a community-focused evening intended to support Arts at the Armory's mission to provide an inclusive, accessible venue and to promote the local creative economy. The program combines pop-up performances, interactive styling and face painting, and recognition of local artists. Undetermined at this time.