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This summer, Boston comes together for something extraordinary.

Join the Boston Arts Academy Foundation for Summer of HONORS—a season of inspiring experiences celebrating visionary leaders, extraordinary artists, and the community creating greater arts, access, and opportunity for Boston Arts Academy students.

More than an event series, Summer of HONORS is a journey of connection, inspiration, and impact, building momentum toward our signature celebration, HONORS 2026: Come Dream With Us: A Masquerade Ball.

One Summer. One Community. Endless Possibility.

Summer of HONORS is where artists, philanthropists, business leaders, and community supporters come together around a shared belief: every young artist deserves the opportunity to dream boldly and thrive.

Across these unforgettable experiences, we’ll celebrate creativity, spark meaningful conversations, build lasting relationships, and inspire new possibilities—not only for one another, but for the students whose futures we’re helping shape.

Whether you join us once or throughout the summer, you’re becoming part of something larger than a single event.

You’re helping build a community where arts education, access, and opportunity continue to transform lives.

Together, we dream bigger. Together, we make a difference.

Road to HONORS

8/22

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THE GRAND SUMMER FINALE

Close out the Summer of HONORS with a quintessential New England clambake featuring HONORS 2026 Visual Arts Honoree Ken Fulk, special guest Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, live music, and a celebration of creativity, community, and impact.

Entertainment: Boston Arts Academy Alumni Band

FROM BOSTON TO BROADWAY

Celebrate music, storytelling, and community with HONORS 2026 Music Honoree Jennifer Holliday during an intimate afternoon gathering on Martha’s Vineyard, featuring a special tribute to the 45th anniversary of Dreamgirls.

CULTURE, COMMUNITY & CONNECTION

Join Boston and Martha’s Vineyard leaders for an evening of cocktails, conversation, and connection featuring HONORS 2026 honorees Stephanie Tavares-Rance, Floyd Rance, and Candice Stover. Enjoy inspiring dialogue, light fare, and meaningful networking as we continue building momentum toward HONORS 2026.

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FROM BOSTON TO BROADWAY

Celebrate music, storytelling, and community with HONORS 2026 Music Honoree Jennifer Holliday in conversation with moderator Jenee´ Osterheldt of The Boston Globe during an intimate afternoon gathering on Martha’s Vineyard, featuring a special tribute to the 45th anniversary of Dreamgirls.

8/22

THE GRAND SUMMER FINALE

Entertainment: Boston Arts Academy Alumni Band

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CULTURE, COMMUNITY & CONNECTION

The Grande Finale

HONORS 2026

Come Dream With Us: A Masquerade Ball

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Summer of HONORS culminates at HONORS 2026: Come Dream With Us: A Masquerade Ball—our signature celebration of visionary leadership, artistic excellence, and the community creating greater arts, access, and opportunity for Boston Arts Academy students.