COME ONE, COME ALL!

The Archer Affair

Join us for an evening of carnival delights, entertainment, and dancing
to celebrate the School's 30th Anniversary, in support of Financial Aid.

Saturday, May 9, 2026
at six in the evening
Calamigos Ranch, Malibu

Ticket sales are now closed. Please reach out to Amy Duarte at aduarte@archer.org to inquire about availability.


The Archer Affair Online Auction

The Archer Affair online auction is now open! Thanks to our amazing item donors and solicitors, this year's catalog is filled with great sports and entertainment tickets, health and beauty certificates, wines and spirits, and many unique experiences and trips. Bidding will continue until the silent auction closes Sunday, May 10, at 7:00 p.m. PST.

And thanks to our generous sponsors, 100% of the funds raised at the Affair will directly benefit Archer's financial aid program so please invite friends to join in on the bidding.

Underwriting Opportunities


Underwriting Opportunities and Spoil the Teachers Sponsorships include recognition in event-related emails, annual Impact Report, on the website, and at the event. These sponsorships are 100% tax-deductible. 

Tipsy Tent: $10,000 (no longer available)

Step right up! This merry moment wouldn’t be possible without our Tipsy Tent underwriter. You’re the sparkle behind the flowing drinks, glowing lights, and joyful buzz that keeps the midway smiling. A handcrafted sign honoring your support will be proudly displayed—and yours to take home. 


30th Anniversary Toast: $7,500 (no longer available)

Raise a glass to three remarkable decades. By underwriting the 30th Anniversary Toast, you will set the tone for a signature moment of celebration, honoring 30 years of purpose in a truly memorable way.  


Spoil the Teachers: $7,500 (no longer available)

Tonight, we celebrate the heart of Archer: our incredible teachers. After a year of inspiring students and giving so much of themselves, this is their time to be honored. By underwriting 10 event tickets and transportation to and from the event, you help ensure our faculty can relax, celebrate, and feel the gratitude they so deeply deserve.  


Roaming Entertainment: $5,000 (no longer available)

The magic of the carnival is everywhere—not just on stage! As the Roaming Entertainment underwriter, you’ll keep the scene alive with performers who mingle, dazzle, and delight. You’re not just sponsoring entertainment, you’re creating unforgettable moments around every corner.


Music: $5,000 (no longer available)

Fuel the fun! By supporting the live band, you’ll have everyone moving, grooving, and celebrating long into the night at our vintage carnival. Your support keeps the party alive, filling the night with laughter, dancing, and memories to treasure.


Carnival Experiences: $5,000 (no longer available)

Treat the guests to some fun by sponsoring the inflatable slide and caricature artist—because adults deserve to play too! Your support helps create laughter, connection, and unforgettable memories just for our amazing community. A handcrafted sign honoring your support will be proudly displayed at the inflatable slide and yours to take home, a lasting memento of the fun you helped create. 


Carnival Games: $3,500 (3 available)

Remember the thrill of winning that stuffed bear? By underwriting the carnival games, you’re bringing that delight to life all over again! With every lucky move and playful challenge, your sponsorship keeps the carnival fun and merriment going strong. A handcrafted sign honoring your support will be proudly displayed at the games—and yours to take home as a lasting keepsake of the excitement you helped create.


General Support: $2,500 (15 available)

By underwriting the overall event, you help bring the midway to life in playful, enchanting ways. Creating an evening full of laughter, delight, and lasting memories. Take a bow; you helped make it all possible!


Decor: $1,000 (13 available)

You make the fantasy come alive! By underwriting the decor, you help turn our gala into a dazzling vintage carnival. Thanks to you, the night sparkles as much as it delights. 


Treat a Teacher: $300 (21 available)

Behind every success story is an extraordinary teacher. As a Treat a Teacher Sponsor, you help us roll out the red carpet for the educators who are helping to shape the lives of our daughters. By sponsoring a ticket for a faculty member, you ensure they can join the fun under the carnival lights, enjoy the festivities, and be celebrated for the incredible work they do every day.

A ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR OUR SUPPORTERS!
as of 5.11.26

Underwriting

Tipsy Tent
Dara & Brendan Beer
30th Anniversary Toast
Sinclair Diesel Family

Spoil the Teachers
Robin & Thomas Aaron
Cristina & Conly Chi
Tina & Patrick Fu
Mary Kitchen & Jon Orszag
Hannah Minghella & Mitch Larson
 
Roaming Entertainment 
Rika & Tony Broccoli 

Music 
Andres & Victoria Lerner

Carnival Experiences 
The Broome Family

Carnival Games 
Alexandra & Herman Hinkle
Deborah La Franchi & Kenneth Mayne
The Sklaver Family

General Support 
Amy Adams & Darren Le Gallo
Mia & David Alpert
Maria & Nick Argiropoulos
Justin Spitzer & Jenna Bans
Chris & Rachelle Bowlin
The Padawer Family

Decor
Anonymous (1)
Alexis Hemphill-Elsea & Jay Sanders
The Kromwyk Family
Melanie Poturica
Laura & Peter Roth
Searock Stafford CM, Inc.
Lauren & Teddy Swigert
Wakeford Family
Michelle & Jeremy Weiner

The Archer Affair Over the Years

The Archer School for Girls admits students of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation or other legally protected status to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation or other legally protected status in its hiring or in the administration of its educational policies and programs, admissions policies, financial aid programs or other school-administered programs. 

The Archer School for Girls’ mission is to educate students in an environment specifically designed for girls. As such, the school will consider any candidate for admission who identifies as a girl. Once admitted to Archer, all students in good academic standing who abide by Archer’s code of conduct and who meet requirements for graduation will be eligible to receive an Archer diploma, regardless of any change in sexual identity or other legally protected status.