2026 Pell Awards Gala at the Lindemann Performing Arts Center
Honoring Curt Columbus, Paul J. Choquette, Jr. and Francis Parra
What:
The 27th Pell Awards Gala
Tuesday, Jun. 9, 2026
6 pm VIP Reception
7:15 pm Dinner
8:15 pm Awards Ceremony
Lindemann Performing Arts Center, 144 Angell St., Providence, RI
TrinityRep.com/Pell for more information.
Honorees:
Curt Columbus, Artistic Director of Trinity Repertory Company
Pell Award for Outstanding Leadership in the Arts
Paul J. Choquette, Jr., community philanthropist
Charles Sullivan Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts
Francis Parra, Founding Artistic Director & Executive Director of Teatro ECAS Rhode Island Pell Award for Excellence in the Arts
Summary:
The Pell Awards Gala celebrates national and local excellence in the arts. Guests will mingle with artists and leaders, experiencing unforgettable moments as the theater honors individuals who are committed to bettering the world through art. All proceeds benefit artistic, education, and community engagement programming at Trinity Rep. This year, Trinity Rep’s next Artistic Director, Meredith McDonough, will be in attendance. Onsite interviews with the honorees and McDonough can be arranged with advance notice. Photography, video, and audio recording are permitted throughout the evening.
