On Oct. 21st, 2023 we celebrated at our annual benefit + auction, supporting Craft Contemporary's education programs and exhibitions!
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our honoree, Suzanne Isken, for their extraordinary dedication to the museum. Kudos to our fantastic community of artists, whose unwavering support keeps this museum inspired. We're immensely grateful for our supporters who understand just how essential you are. Special shoutout to our Party performers: Lu Coy, DJ Alima Lee, and Coaxial Arts, for creating an unforgettable night.
Our silent auction features over 90 talented artists and unique LA experiences.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Ako Castuera, Alex Anderson, Alexandra Grant, Alicia Piller, Allison Shulnik, Alyson Iwamoto, Amia Yokoyama, Ana Cho, Anais Franco, Andres Payan Estrada, Ann Weber, Ara Oshagan, Aubrey Longley-Cook, BZIPPY, Betsey Carter, Caitlin Parker + Brece Honeycutt, Carla Tome, Carmen Argote, Carmen Mardonez, CHIECO ceramics, Christina Margarita Erives, Dana Chieco Studio, Daniela Soberman, Sample Haus, Emily Yong Beck, Ena Dubnoff, Erick Medel, Fay Ray Clay, Fran Siegel, Francis River, Frank Gehry, Galia Linn, Georgina Treviño, Gina Zycher, Grace Stott, Moon Jar Design, Guillermo Bert, Jennifer King, Jenny Hata Blumenfield, Jonathan Yamakami, Julia Haft-Candell, Julia Couzens, Kang Seung Lee, Kazuki Takizawa, Kris Erickson, P.F. Candle Co., Kristy Moreno, Leena Similu, Linda Nguyen Lopez, Linda Smith, Linda Vallejo, Lindsey Lou Howard, Liz Robb, Lizette Hernández, Luciana Abait, Maryam Yousif, Melinda Wax, Mercedes Gertz, Meredith Strauss, Miguel Torres-Macias, Miguel Osuna, Molly Haynes, Narsiso Martinez, Paz G, Phyllis Green, Ramekon O'Arwisters, Salvador Jiménez-Flores, Sasha Koozel Reibstein, Institute for Art and Olfaction, Perro y Arena, Sydnie Jimenez + Steven Lee, Thomas Müller, Valerie Mitchell, Verre Modern, and Zeina Baltagi.
HOST COMMITTEE
Nancy Adams & Charles Sims, Sasha Ali, Alex Anderson, Diedrick Brackens, Rich Erickson & Suki Ngai, Luis Flores, Maya Fuhr, Christina Gregory, Wally Marks III, Pamela Mass, Alicia Piller, Liz Robb, Alma Ruiz, Betye Saar, Patricia Sweetow, Angelik Vizcarrondo-Laboy, Saskia Wilson-Brown, Bari Ziperstein and The Pit.
INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS
A.F. Gilmore Company, Alan Zafran, Alison Wright & Dana Montgomery, Amelia Cobb, Ben Bundy, Brad & Erin Fry, Commissioning Team LLC, Corinna Cotsen and Lee Rosenbaum, Don Bacigalupi & Dan Feder, Jane & David Chang, Janice Pober, Joseph and Ann Coriaty, Linda Thieben, Lorraine & Fabrizio Bonanni, Michael F. Rohde, Nancy Adams & Charles Sims, Peter & Nora Wendel, Richard Erickson & Suki Ngai, Sarah Ngai, Shue Her-Sturm, and Wally Marks III.
SUPPORTING GALLERIES + FRIENDS
Commonwealth and Council, Charlie James Gallery, Kimpton Hotels, LA Phil, Moskowitz Bayse, Patricia Sweetow Gallery, P.F. Candle Co., Sargent’s Daughters, Sebastian Gladstone, Shulamit Nazarian, The Institute for Art and Olfaction, The Lodge, The Pit and Track 16
Design Sponsor
Shapiro Joyal Studio
SPONSORS
Calidad
Don Julio 1942 Reserve
Kimpton Hotels
Hollywood Palladium
Los Angeles Philharmonic
RePurpose
Siesta Co.
Topo Chico