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LACE’s 2021 Benefit Art Auction: Re-Emerge

ReEmerge: A LACE Benefit Art Auction
Thursday, November 4, 2021, 7pm-9pm
Brentwood home garden of art collector and philanthropist, Diane Allen
[address available upon RSVP]

Benefit Co-Chairs
Charlene Fitzgibbon, Chair, LACE Board of Directors
Ben Lee Ritchie Handler, Global Director, Nicodim Gallery

Featured Artists

Erin Adams
Amy Adler
Laura Aguilar
Tanya Aguñiga
Alexander Apostal
Eddie Aparicio
Edgar Arceneaux
Carmen Argote
John Baldessari
Zeina Baltagi
Michelle Blade
Ohan Breiding
Jeff Burton
Kristin Calabrese

Andrea Chung
Katy Cowan
Kenturah Davis
Sue de Beer and Laura Parnes
Tony De Los Reyes
Roy Dowell
Peter Downsbrough
Katja Farin
Nikita Gale
Mark Steven Greenfield
Piero Golia x Dries Van Noten
Evan Holloway
Nick Hunt
Jim Isermann

Patrick Jackson
February James
Carla Jay Harris
Mirena Kim
Clifford Prince King
Barbara Kruger
Nery Gabriel Lemus
Larry Li
Matt Lipps
Larry Madrigal
Monica Majoli
Christopher Makos
Dan McCleary
Jesse Mockrin
Gina Osterloh
Katherina Olschbaur
Claudia Parducci

Lari Pittman
Astrid Preston
Mosie Romney
Ed Ruscha
Robert Russell
Gabriella Sanchez
Ben Sanders
Kim Schoenstadt
Mateo Tannatt
Hana Ward
Sarah Ann Weber
Cecily Willis
Brian Wills
Ulrich Wulff
Rosha Yaghmai

Event Details
Join us as we reemerge and come together to celebrate our community’s collective power and perseverance in what has been a challenging year. Come join our community of supporters and artists for an exclusive reception to benefit LACE and its dedication to the art of our time. For more than 40 years, LACE has championed art that focuses on freedom of expression; the experimentation of new ideas, materials, and forms; and content that is challenging and socially engaging.

Drinks & hors d’oeuvres by alta Adams – Cali soul food
Valet Parking
DJ set by pastelShade
With a special art experience by Nancy Baker Cahill

For the safety of all guests, attendees must submit proof of vaccination or present a negative COVID-19 test conducted 48 hours prior to the event. A health questionnaire must also be submitted and will be sent to confirmed guests the week of the event.

Ticket levels
$2500 VISIONARY
Includes all Trailblazer benefits for TWO patrons including the collection tour + the LACE limited edition collectors archival box.

$1000 TRAILBLAZER
Includes all Defender benefits + limited edition signed Jeffrey Vallance print and a tour of Diane Allen’s personal art collection.

$500 DEFENDER
Includes a one-year LACE membership and a LACE tote bag.

More About the Online Auction
In addition to the reception, you may also bid on one-of-a-kind works by emerging and established artists with our benefit auction in partnership with ARTSY.

Experiences up for Auction

A special Redbird Experience
Private Redbird Open Air 5 course Tasting Menu by Chef Neal Fraser for 6 guests on the Nest Balcony with stunning views of the Vibiana bell tower and the Downtown LA cityscape. Includes wine pairings by Redbird sommelier Matt Fosket and a welcome cocktail by bar director Tobin Shea.

Hollywood Getaway
Enjoy a Hollywood getaway with a two-night stay at the newest Luxury Hotel in Town, the Thompson Hollywood and a Film Club Membership to the legendary American Cinematheque.*

*Restrictions may apply. Four (4) complimentary tickets to a regular priced screening. Redeemable at the Aero Theatre (Santa Monica) and Los Feliz Theatre (Los Feliz). Tickets cannot be redeemed for any sold-out screenings. Tickets expire November 4, 2022. 

SUPERSTARS
Karen Hillenburg
Bryan Smiley
VANGUARD
Kathie Foley-Meyer + Irv Meyer
Michael Gonzales + Sunny Foroosh
Betsy Greenberg
Lauren Kasmer
Steve + Kathy Kloves
Grace Oh + John Chan
Michael Skloff
TRAILBLAZER
Michele Asselin
Annie Brose
Elisabeth + Arthur Forney
Noriko Fujinami
Howard + Cami Gordon
Linda Maggard
Leslie White + Al Limon
DEFENDER 
Anne Brilliant
Andrea Collins
John Di Minico
Roy Dowell
Charlene Fitzgibbon
Alfred Fraijo
Kris From
Nick Hunt
Kim Kanatani
Teddy Karatz
Molly Larkey
Jane Long
Tony Manzella
Nicolette Mishkan
Heather Crosby Mnuchin
Bill Moreno
Sarah Conley Odenkirk + Bill Odenkirk
Ed Patuto
Steve + Susan Peterman
Doug + Diana Pray
Margi Reeve
Mark Sandelson
Anne Swett
Val Zavala

Board of Directors

Charlene Fitzgibbon, Board Chair, Benefit Committee Chair
Andrea Collins, Vice Chair
Margaret Reeve, Secretary
Elisabeth Forney, Treasurer
Erin Adams
Kenturah Davis
Michael Delgado
Roy Dowell, Benefit Committee Member


Jessica Fleischmann, Benefit Committee Member
Mark Steven Greenfield, Benefit Committee Member
Michael Gonzales
Grace Oh, Benefit Committee Member
Sarah Russin, Executive Director, Benefit Committee Member
Bryan Smiley, Benefit Committee Member
Li Wen
Kathie Foley Meyer, Chair Emerita

Click here to see video from LACE’s 2020 Auction.

Click here to see photos from LACE’s 2019 Auction.

Click here to see photos from LACE’s 2018 Auction.

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

Click here to see photos from LACE’s 2016 Auction

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