Mark your calendars for a vibrant evening of contemporary art, connection, and celebration.
The Alloy Project, Tephra ICA’s Annual Benefit and Cocktail Party, takes place on Thursday, September 18 raising vital funds to support our year-round exhibitions program—and helping us keep our gallery free and accessible to all. This year also kicks off the countdown to the 35th anniversary of the Tephra ICA Arts Festival—our signature event and biggest program of the year. Each spring, the Festival transforms Reston Town Center into a buzzing celebration of the arts, welcoming over 200 artists and thousands of visitors. We’ll honor Judith Forst, the Festival’s founder, and showcase the artists carrying her vision forward through a hybrid auction:
- An online auction featuring works by the 2025 Festival Artist Awardees and featured Festival artist Betsy Best
- A live auction of select artwork and a moment to make a direct impact on our exhibitions program
Expect an evening of:
• Creative conversations and a toast to 35 years of the Festival and its founder
• Paella and tapas from Barcelona Wine Bar
• An open bar with craft cocktails and mocktails
• A live DJ and crowd of artists, collectors, and art lovers
• Come help us celebrate the legacy—and future—of contemporary art in our community.
Tickets go on sale July 21!
Artwork by Nicole DePonte
Announcing the 2025 Participating Artists:
Claire Helen Ashley
Betsy Best
Collette Fortin & Berry Davis
Laura DeNardo
Nicole DePonte
Van Doan
Danielle Hatch
Kue King
Sabrina Lee
Lisa Markowitz
Olga Nenazhivina
Jillian Roper
Michael Sorge
Generous Support Provided by:
Reston Community Center
BXP
Barcelona Wine Bar
Broadway Gallery
The Mather
Signature
Biofloria
Host Committee:
Rebecca Armstrong
Ann & Bill Barbieri
Joanne Bauer
Wanda Blake
Maggie Edwards
Tracy Eiler & Randall Jackson
Cynthia Hull
Vanessa Keith
Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz