2026 Gala

November 9, 2026
ACL Live at The Moody Theater
Austin, TX

The Gala brings together business leaders and philanthropists for an evening of celebration and music featuring a cocktail reception, engaging program, an exclusive LIVE auction, an elegant dinner, and LIVE concert.

The ARF Gala supports year-round programming and opportunities for children and families who don’t have access to quality afterschool and summer programs. Our sponsors are helping us eliminate the 6,000 hour learning gap between children who continue learning in afterschool and summer programs versus those who do not attend. Because of our supporters, ARF children are outperforming their peers on statewide tests in Reading and Math by as many as 21% more meeting standards.

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Featuring Art Garfunkel!

We're thrilled to announce Art Garfunkel will be joining us for the 2026 ARF Gala on Monday, November 9th at Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater (ACL Live)!

Art is a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and 8-time Grammy Award winner, including Record of the Year for "Mrs. Robinson," Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year for "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Best Contemporary Song, Best Engineered Recording, and Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) (all also for "Bridge Over Troubled Water"), and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

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