{"id":30160,"date":"2018-10-03T13:44:59","date_gmt":"2018-10-03T13:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artzealous.com\/?p=30160"},"modified":"2018-10-10T14:26:33","modified_gmt":"2018-10-10T14:26:33","slug":"29-galas-art-parties-that-should-be-on-your-radar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artzealous.com\/29-galas-art-parties-that-should-be-on-your-radar\/","title":{"rendered":"29 Galas + Art Parties That Should Be on Your Radar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Time to find some new outfits because fall fundraising season is officially here. For most people in Hollywood movie premieres, music award shows, film award ceremonies, and fashion events are the perfect excuse to search for the perfect dress or tux and get decked out in your finest outfit and go to a major event. In the art world, galas and parties are where the best of the best come in support their favorite art organizations, museums and more.<\/p>\n

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We know your calendar is already packed, so we’ve compiled a list of our 29 favorite parties and galas you won’t want to miss.<\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0American Folk Art Museum Gala<\/a>, October 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The annual Fall Benefit Gala provides a primary source of funding for the American Folk Art Museum\u00a0and its acclaimed educational programs. The museum has a long-standing commitment to arts education and serves more than eight thousand New York City school children each year. This year’s gala will honor Elyse and Lawrence B. Benenson, Raf Simons, Chief Creative Officer of Calvin Klein, and\u00a0The Wunsch Americana Foundation.<\/p>\n

Ziegfeld Ballroom, 141 West 54th Street.<\/em>\u00a0Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0Take Home A Nude Art + Auction Party<\/a>,\u00a0October 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo \/\/ Courtesy of NYAA + bfa.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The 27th annual\u00a0“Take Home A Nude” auction benefiting the New York Academy of Art brings together over 750 guests from the worlds of media, fashion, business and the arts to raise scholarship funds for the\u00a0Academy\u2019s roster of talented artists.\u00a0Celebrity art collectors, enthusiasts, artists, and creatives alike will be joining the fun and honor\u00a011 men & women who have inspired great artists, everyone from Jerry Hall (painted by Ed Ruscha, Andy Warhol, Lucian Freud and Francesco Clemente) to David Croland (Mapplethorpe\u2019s lover & subject).<\/span><\/p>\n

Sotheby’s, 1334 York Ave, NYC.<\/em>\u00a0Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0Storm King Art Center Annual Gala<\/a>,\u00a0October 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ courtesy of Storm King Art Center<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Storm King Art Center will be taking over the Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Plaza on Tuesday, October 18th. Cocktails and dinner will once again be at the Rainbow Room. This year’s gala and live auction will be honoring James H. Ottaway, Jr. and Sarah Sze.\u00a0There’s even an after party.<\/a><\/p>\n

Rainbow Room, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, NYC<\/em>. Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0SculptureCenter Annual Benefit Gala<\/a>,\u00a0October 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ courtesy of SculptureCenter<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The SculptureCenter’s Annual Benefit Gala will take place Wednesday, October 10 at the Long Island City waterfront event space, Sound River Studios at Anable Basin. The evening will include the reveal of Tom Burr\u2019s new commission\u00a0Projection Project<\/em>, a room scaled installation that will surround guests as they celebrate their artist-centric mission. Also exclusive to this year\u2019s gala, longtime friends\u00a0Tom Burr\u00a0and\u00a0Cosima von Bonin’s new collaboration for SculptureCenter\u2019s Limited Edition program will be available for the first time.<\/p>\n

Sound River Studios at Anable Basin, 4-40 44th Drive, Long Island City<\/em>.\u00a0Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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5. Creative Time Gala<\/a>, October 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

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2016 Creative Time: Gala, courtesy of Creative Time, BFA.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The 2018 Creative Time Gala\u00a0will honor artist\u00a0Pedro Reyes and\u00a0toast to Justine Ludwig, Executive Director of Creative Time.\u00a0The evening will be designed and produced by\u00a0Alexandre de Betak, the creative visionary behind\u00a0Bureau Betak, and will feature live performances, custom cocktails by\u00a0Maestro Dobel Tequila, followed by an epic late-night party<\/a>.<\/p>\n

99 Scott, Bushwick, Brooklyn<\/em>. Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0Rubin Museum Gala & After Party<\/a>,\u00a0October 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ courtesy of the Rubin Museum<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This year’s Rubin Museum gala will take place at the museum. Enjoy drinks, dinner, silent auction and artist Matti Braun\u2019s pond installation in\u00a0A Lost Future<\/a>.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

Rubin Museum of Art 150 West 17th Street, NYC.\u00a0<\/em>Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0Gala in the Garden<\/a>,\u00a0October 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ courtesy of Hammer Museum<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

An annual highlight of the Los Angeles cultural calendar, the Hammer Museum\u2019s\u00a0Gala in the Garden\u00a0celebrates the artists, innovators, and icons who have made profound contributions to society through their work. Their sixteenth annual Gala in the Garden will be honoring\u00a0Margaret Atwood\u00a0and\u00a0Glenn Ligon.<\/p>\n

Hammer Museum,\u00a010899 Wilshire Blvd.\u00a0Los Angeles, CA.<\/em>\u00a0Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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8.\u00a0Park Avenue Armory\u00a0Gala<\/a>,\u00a0October\u00a016<\/strong><\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ courtesy of Park Ave Armory<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Each year Park Avenue Armory creates an immersive environment with entertaining artists and imaginative performances. The festivities will kick off at 6:30PM with performances starting at 7PM. The evening will honor\u00a0Marina Kellen French for her devotion to supporting culture in New York City and\u00a0Marc Jacob for his uncompromising artistry and spectacular showmanship.<\/p>\n

Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue, NYC.<\/em>\u00a0Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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9.\u00a0Studio Museum Gala<\/a>, October 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ courtesy of The Studio Museum<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Studio Museum will celebrate its 50th Anniversary Gala, a festive celebration among artists, philanthropists, corporate leaders, and cultural luminaries over dinner, music, and dancing. Support for Gala 2018 directly benefits The Studio Museum in Harlem’s critically acclaimed exhibitions, innovative public programs, and renowned\u00a0Artist-in-Residence<\/em>\u00a0program<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue, NYC.\u00a0<\/em>Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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10.\u00a0National Design Awards Gala<\/a>,\u00a0October 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo\/\/ courtesy of Cooper Hewitt<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The National Design Awards are bestowed each year at a benefit dinner and awards ceremony hosted by\u00a0Cooper Hewitt<\/a>.\u00a0The annual benefit dinner is set for October 18th and to take place on the Arthur Ross terrace and garden at Cooper Hewitt. The evening honors lasting achievement in American design.<\/p>\n

Cooper Hewitt, 2 East 91st Street, NYC<\/em>.\u00a0Purchase tickets.<\/a><\/p>\n

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11.\u00a0National Arts Awards<\/a>,\u00a0October 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ courtesy of Cipriani<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Americans for the Arts\u00a0is hosting their National Art Awards ceremony on October 22. Celebrating outstanding leadership in the visual and performing arts, arts education, and philanthropy. The evening will honor\u00a0Mavis Staples, Ann Ziff,\u00a0Ai Weiwei and\u00a0Justin Peck.<\/p>\n

Cipriani 42 Street,\u00a0110 E 42nd St, NYC<\/em>.\u00a0Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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12. ICP Spotlights<\/a>, October 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

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photo\/\/ courtesy of ICP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The ICP annual benefit luncheon and auction honors women in visual arts working in photography and film.\u00a0This year, they will celebrate acclaimed artist\u00a0Mickalene Thomas, who will be in conversation with\u00a0Prof. Beverly Guy-Sheftall\u00a0on stage at the event. Support raised through this event benefits ICP\u2019s education and exhibition programs.<\/p>\n

583 Park Avenue, NYC. <\/em>Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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13.\u00a0El Museo del Barrio Presents DIA DE LAS MEMORIAS<\/a>,\u00a0October 25<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Join El Museo del Barrio as they host Dia de las Memorias fundraiser. This year’s event will feature a Nouveau Mexican menu by celebrity chef Claudia Sandoval, winner of\u00a0MasterChef\u00a0<\/i>Season 6, and drink collaboration with Dobel Tequila and Tajin and an art installation by the Fortoul Brothers.<\/p>\n

El Museo del Barrio, 1230 5th Avenue, NYC.\u00a0<\/em>Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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14.\u00a0Legends Award Gala<\/a>, October 25<\/strong><\/p>\n

photo \/\/ courtesy of Pratt<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Legends Awards is a scholarship benefit supporting Pratt Students and honoring creative icons. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, and an awards ceremony. This year will honor Steelcase, artist William T. Williams with a special performance by Margot Bingham.<\/p>\n

Weylin, 175 Broadway, Brooklyn<\/em>. Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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15. Halloween Ball with Susanne Bartsch: Cirque de Mus\u00e9e at MoMA PS1<\/a>, October 27<\/strong><\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ courtesy of MoMA<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MoMA PS1 is once again collaborating with New York nightlife legend Susanne Bartsch for the seventh annual Halloween Ball. Featuring performances, DJs, and the most elaborate and outrageous costumes in the city, Cirque de Mus\u00e9e will be a raucous menagerie of wondrous beasts, fantasy revels, and vaudevillian magic.<\/p>\n

MoMA PS1,\u00a022-25 Jackson Avenue, Queens, NY<\/em>. Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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16.\u00a0Performa Gala<\/a>, November 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Now or Never by Yoko One performed by Lizzi Bougatsos, Brian DeGraw, and Josh Diamond. Photo courtesy of Performa.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The always much anticipated\u00a0Performa gala will take place on November 1st and honor Christo & Jeanne-Claude. <\/b>The evening will of course feature drinks, dinner and spectacular performances. There is also an artist party to follow off-site<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Stage 37, 508 West 37th Street,<\/em> NYC<\/em>. Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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17. Japan Society Bash + Benefit Auction<\/a>, November 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

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photo\/\/ courtesy of Japan Society<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Join the Japan Society in celebrating 111 years on 11.1. The 2018 Bash + Benefit Auction will feature cocktails + hors d\u2019oeuvres, performances by artist\u00a0Ushio Shinohara\u00a0+ jazz pianist\u00a0Rina Yamazaki, and live + silent auctions. Proceeds from this event support the Society\u2019s arts + culture programming.<\/p>\n

Japan Society, 333 E. 47th St, NYC<\/em>. Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n18.\u00a0LACMA 2017 Art+Film Gala<\/a>, November 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo \/\/ courtesy of LACMA<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On Saturday, November 3, 2018, notables from the art, film, fashion, and entertainment industries will gather at LACMA for its eighth annual Art+Film Gala honoring influential American photographer Catherine Opie and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro. LACMA trustee Eva Chow and actor Leonardo DiCaprio will co-chair the event for the eighth consecutive year.<\/p>\n

LACMA,\u00a05905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA.<\/em>\u00a0Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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19. Dia: Fall Night<\/a>, November 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ courtesy of DIA<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On Sunday,\u00a0November 4, Dia will celebrate its annual fall gala in New York City. Dia Fall Night begins with cocktails, followed by a seated dinner.\u00a0Dia Fall Night raises crucial funds for new commissions, public programs, scholarly publications, and educational initiatives.<\/p>\n

Dia: Chelsea, 545 W. 22nd St, NYC<\/em>. Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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20. Hirshhorn New York Gala<\/a>, November 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

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photo\/\/ courtesy of Lincoln Center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Hirshhorn New York Gala will honor creative couples + duos at their annual benefit. Honorees will include\u00a0The Haas Brothers, Alex Logsdail + Nicholas Logsdail, Elmgreen & Dragset and\u00a0Rachel Feinstein + John Currin to name a few.<\/p>\n

David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center, NYC.\u00a0<\/em>Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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21. MAD Ball,<\/a> November 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ courtesy of MAD<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) will honor luminaries from the worlds of art, fashion, real estate, and design at its most highly anticipated event of the year, the MAD Ball. Honorees exemplify the Museum\u2019s mission to celebrate leadership and the creative process through which materials are crafted into objects and design that enhance contemporary life. Italian fashion house\u00a0Bottega Veneta, luxury car company\u00a0Cadillac, artist\u00a0Nancy Rubins, architect\u00a0Annabelle Selldorf, and socially-conscious real estate investment firm that supports New York\u2019s artist community\u00a0Sugar Hill Capital Partners\u00a0are this year\u2019s honorees.<\/p>\n

Cipriani 42nd<\/sup>\u00a0Street, NYC.<\/em>\u00a0Purchase tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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22.\u00a0RxArt Party<\/a>,\u00a0November 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo \/\/ courtesy of RxArt<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This year’s RxArt Party will honor Rashid Johnson & Neil Blumenthal. There will be a musical performance by Antoine Baldwin and a live auction led by Sara Friedlander of Christie’s. RxArt will be celebrating 18 years of producing powerful projects with extraordinary artists in healthcare facilities nationwide.<\/p>\n

432 Park Avenue, NYC<\/i>.\u00a0Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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23. Swiss Institute Benefit<\/a>, November 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

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photo\/\/ courtesy of Swiss Institute<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Swiss Institute Benefit will honor Jacque Herzog and Pierre de Meuron and celebrate SI’s inaugural education partner GO Project. You can also expect a live auction led by everyone’s favorite auctioneer, Simon de Pury.<\/p>\n

38 St Marks Pl, NYC<\/em>. Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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24. Blade of Grass Gala<\/a>, November 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ courtesy of Blade of Grass<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Blade of Grass annual benefit will honor\u00a0Rashida Bumbray, Mel Chin and the\u00a0David Rockefeller Fund for its work furthering the legacy of David Rockefeller.<\/p>\n

Riverside Church, 490 Riverside Dr, NYC<\/em>. Purchase tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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25. 2018 GIG Pre-Party<\/a>, November 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ courtesy of Guggenheim<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On November 14, Jorja Smith will transform the iconic spiraling rotunda at the Guggenheim for the GIG Pre-Party. This one-night only-event launches the 2018 Guggenheim International Gala, is once again sponsored by Dior.<\/p>\n

Guggenheim Museum,\u00a01071 5th Ave, NYC<\/em>.\u00a0Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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26.\u00a0Guggenheim International Gala<\/a>,\u00a0November 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ courtesy of the Guggenheim<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A celebration of the Edmond de Rothschild Foundation and visionary philanthropists Dimitris Daskalopoulos and Alice Walton. The Guggenheim International Gala\u00a0is the museum\u2019s signature annual event, raising significant funds to continue our world-renowned exhibition and education programs.<\/p>\n

Guggenheim Museum,\u00a01071 5th Ave, NYC<\/em>.\u00a0Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u00a027.\u00a0ArtWalk NY<\/a>,\u00a0November\u00a028<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The 22nd annual ARTWALK NY, courtesy of Coalition for the Homeless<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

ARTWALK NY brings together hundreds of artists, art-lovers and other compassionate New Yorkers at this landmark event to celebrate the role of \u201cartist-as-activist.\u201d The 24th Annual ARTWALK NY will honor Marina Adams and Stanley Whitney and philanthropic honoree Suzanne Siano.<\/p>\n

Spring Studios, 50 Varick St, NYC.<\/em>\u00a0Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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28.\u00a0Central Park Conservancy’s Winter Party<\/a>,\u00a0December 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

photo \/\/ courtesy of Central Park Conservancy<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Join the Central Park Conservancy\u00a0for a night of cocktails, dinner and dancing\u00a0in a Moroccan Oasis in Central Park. You can even purchase a Young Associates ticket to join the festivities after 9PM.<\/p>\n

Mid-Park at 72nd Street, Central Park<\/em>. Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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29.\u00a0<\/b>The Whitney Art Party<\/a>, January\u00a029<\/b><\/p>\n

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2017 Whitney Art Party. The Whitney Museum of American Art. Matthew Carasella Photography<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Whitney Museum is throwing their annual Art Party a little later this year on January 29th, 2019. Hosted by the Whitney Contemporaries, the\u00a0proceeds from the evening benefit the Independent Study Program and other education initiatives of the Whitney.<\/p>\n

The Whitney Museum, 99 Gansevoort, NYC<\/em>.\u00a0Purchase tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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Did we miss one? Email us info@artzealous.com<\/em><\/p>\n

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