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LACE Benefit Art Auction 2018

SAVE THE DATE | LACE BENEFIT ART AUCTION MAY 30, 2018

Vibiana
214 S. Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

LACE is thrilled to celebrate its 40th anniversary as the longest-running contemporary artist space in Los Angeles, at the annual Benefit Art Auction on May 30, 2018 at Vibiana with a special reception by celebrity chef Neal Fraser’s Redbird. In recognition that our cultural, social and political landscapes continue to change in our current national climate, LACE’s long-standing commitment to breaking boundaries, advancing experimentation, and giving voice to otherwise marginalized voices in art has never been more urgent.

The online auction launches May 16, 2018 on Paddle8.

 

 

LACE BENEFIT ART AUCTION | EVENT SCHEDULE

PRIVATE HOST COMMITTEE RECEPTION | 6:00 PM
with all night DJ set by Chulita Vinyl Club

SILENT AUCTION AND COCKTAIL RECEPTION | 7:00 PM
with a special performance by Rachel Mason with Kevin Zambrano & Mao

LIVE AUCTION | 8:00 PM

SILENT AUCTION CLOSES | 9:00 PM

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

Amy Adler
Edgar Arceneaux
Carmen Argote
Sarah Awad
Charming Baker
John Baldessari
Sadie Barnette
Andrea Marie Breiling
Nancy Buchanan
Chris Burden
Josh Callaghan
Beatriz Cortez
Kenturah Davis
Michael Dopp
Roy Dowell
Rafa Esparza
Fallen Fruit
Patricia Fernandez
Kohshin Finley
Ramiro Gomez and David Feldman
Phyllis Green
Mark Steven Greenfield
Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle
Naotaka Hiro
Dennis Hollingsworth
Seonna Hong
Mike Kelley
Corita Kent
Gelare Khoshgozaran
John Knuth
Barbara Kruger
Young Joon Kwak
Molly Larkey
Grant Levy-Lucero
Candice Lin
Euan Macdonald
Barry Markowitz
Patrick Martinez
Robert Minervini
Star Montana
Marc Pally
Ave Pildas
Victoria Reynolds
Ry Rocklen
Steve Roden
Ed Ruscha
Nathaniel Russell
Jimena Sarno
Debra Scacco
Kim Schoenstadt
Paul Mpagi Sepuya
Alake Shilling
Susan Silton
Alex Slade
Adam Stamp
Kim Stringfellow
Clarissa Tossin
Jeffrey Vallance
Mark Dean Veca
Chanel Von Habsburg-Lothringen
Kristen Liu Wong
Liz Young
Jenny Yurshansky

Plus special auction experiences
Fiji paradise resort
Neal Fraser dinner for ten

And more..

SUPPORTERS

HONORARY

Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles Mayor
Mitch O’Farrell, Councilmember, 13th District
David Ryu, Councilmember, 4th District
Ben Allen, California State Senator

SUPERSTAR

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VANGUARD
Edward Cella
Andrea Collins
Kathie Foley Meyer + Irving Meyer
Jessica Fleischmann – still room
Amy Knoll Fraser + Neal Fraser
Gensler
Whitney + Craig Gore
Karen Hillenburg
Audrey & Sydney Irmas Charitable Foundation
Charlie James
Shirley Morales
Patrick Moran + Jordan Budde
Elizabeth Morehead + Martin Hilton
Davida Nemeroff
Joe + Janet Nunez
Michael Perkinson + Luis Treto
Bennett + Julie Roberts
Robin + Sarah Russin
Kee Sardi
Michael Skloff
Susanne Vielmetter
Cascade Wilhelm

INNOVATOR
Delgado Family
John Di Minico
Steve Dumas
Betsy Greenberg
Hollywood Center
McKuin Frankel Whitehead LLP
C. Christine Nichols
Carlye Packer
Astrid + Howard Preston
Ray Smith
Taslimi Construction Company
Leslie White + Al Limon

HOST

Thomas Adams
Silvia Kuhle + Jeff Allsbrook
Michele Asselin
Nancy Baker Cahill + Jason Cahill
Mike Barker
Kit Baron
Jill Bernheimer/domaineLA
Barbara Bestor + Tom Stern
Rand Bleimeister
Clifton Larson Allen LLP
Michael Collins
Bryce + Brian Coughlin
Chava Danielson + Eric Haas
Sarah + Chris Dusseault
Roni Feinstein
Brian + Kate Folb
John Frane + HGA Architects
Stacy + Sam Freeman
Julie + Bryan Gracia
Audrey + Paul Hanneman
The Honorable Robert M. Hertzberg
Lauren + Michael Hissrich
Annette Johnson + George Urena
William Jones
Lauren Kasmer
Jeremy Kaufman
Tulsey Kinney
Vicki + Seth Kogan
Tiffiny Lendrum + Adam Eastwood
Linda Maggard
Cassandra Malry + Thom Washington
Megan Martin + James Bulliard
William Moreno
Sarah Conley Odenkirk + Bill Odenkirk
Michael R. Perry
Diana + Doug Pray
Margi Reeve + Cameron McNall
Mark Sandelson
V. Joy Simmons, MD
Neil + Sonia Singla
Bryan Smiley
Loriann Stevenson
Mimi + Warren Techentin
Joseph Terrill
Kelly White

 

We invite you to join the Host Committee for our Benefit Art Auction. As a member of the Committee, your tax-deductible contribution enables LACE to continue its vital role of being a supportive space for artists to take creative risks.

HOW TO JOIN

First – Click here to fill out the host committee form.

Then  – Send a check made out to LACE at 6522 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 or
Make a gift on the website at welcometolace.org/donate

Contact us by March 30thfor your name to appear on the printed invitation.

$2,500 – VANGUARD

Recognition in all promotional materials as a Vanguard Host of the 2018 LACE Benefit Art Auction at Vibiana in the Historic Core of Downtown LA.
VIP Preview Cocktail Hour for 12 individuals – advanced peek at auction artworks
Special reception by celebrity chef Neal Fraser’s Redbird and admission for 12 individuals ($2,400 value) to the Live and Silent Auctions at Vibiana
Sponsorship of 6 artists ($900 value) to attend as your event guests
LACE’s undying devotion

$1,000 – INNOVATOR

Recognition in promotional materials as an Innovator Host of the 2018 LACE Benefit Art Auction at Vibiana in the Historic Core of Downtown LA.
VIP Preview Cocktail Hour for 8 individuals – advanced peek at auction artworks
Special reception by celebrity chef Neal Fraser’s Redbird and admission for 8 individuals ($1,600value) to the Live and Silent Auctions at Vibiana
Membership for 2 to LACE at the Presenters Circle Level
LACE’s adoration

$500 – HOST COMMITTEE MEMBER

Recognition in all promotional materials as a Host Committee Member of the 2018 LACE Benefit Art Auction at Vibiana in the Historic Core of Downtown LA.
VIP Preview Cocktail Hour for 4 individuals – advanced peek at auction artworks
Special reception by celebrity chef Neal Fraser’s Redbird and admission for 4 individuals ($800 value) to the Live and Silent Auctions at Vibiana
Membership for 2 to LACE at the Contributor Level
LACE’s gratitude

BENEFIT CO-CHAIRS

Nancy Baker Cahill
Davida Nemeroff

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kathie Foley-Meyer, Chair
Nancy Baker Cahill, Vice Chair
Erin Adams
Andrea Collins, Treasurer
Kenturah Davis
Michael Delgado
Whitney Gore
Molly Larkey
Margaret Reeve, Secretary
Jackie Sharp
Li Wen
Sarah Russin, Executive Director

WANT TO DO MORE FOR LACE?

Contact Executive Director, Sarah Russin at sarah@welcometolace.org or 323-957-1777 for more information about corporate sponsorship opportunities at a higher level.

 

Click here to see photos from LACE’s 2017 Auction.

Click here to see photos from LACE’s 2016 Auction.

A special thank you to our framers!

Allan Jeffries
Art Services Melrose
Art Mechanics
Frame Monster
Ota House
Random Framing

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