On a milder recent evening, Dallas attractions gather in industrial style Kunsthalle, a contemporary of the annual event and welfare auctions of Dallas contemporary institutions. Proposed by the Chairman of the Headington Company and Museum Board Ann McReynolds and John McReynoldsorganized by the co-chair Shayna Fontana Horowitz,,,,, Peter Augustus Owens and Robyn Siegelthis fascinating arts event raised over $1 million, a testament to the important place Washington, D.C. has in the Dallas scene.
A series of atmospheric still lifes of Fontana Horowitz are projected on the walls, greeting the Gala-Go-Goeners who cheer on appetizers and professional cocktails before entering the auction library for the evening’s auction artists: Chris Wolston, Chris Wolston, Ali Dipp, Ali Dipp, Katherine Bradford, Katherine Bradford, Maria Haagie, Willie bilie andie cariere andie cariere andie cariere andie cariere andie cariere carie, found in the crowd are philanthropists and collectors Grace Cookcraftsmen and entrepreneurs Ruiqiuluxury retailer Brian Bolkecollector and sponsor Marguerite Hoffman,artist Vicki Meek (Former executive director of Dallas Contemporary), founder of the power plant Alden and Janelle Punermuseum director Jeremy Strick and art lovers.
The last projection of Fontana Horowitz – the Crystal Bell, marks the beginning of dinner as the bells throughout the museum ring. The table is stretched on “Your Diagonal: Contemporary Tapestry”, DC’s Spring 2025 exhibition guests curated by Su Wu, which includes a clever collision of the focus, partly combining: Moss, Sweetgrass, Sweetgrass, Pomegranates, Pomegranates and Cherry Tomatoes. Christina Forrer Untitled (on brown background)Borrowed borrowed in Hoffman’s collection, floating above the crowd, supplementing the works of Mika Tajima, Marie Hazard and others on the wall.
Between the bites between Sassetta’s Black Pepper Parmesan Panna Cotta and Joule’s Texas Palace-style ribs, benefactor enjoys Booker T. Dallas Contemporary Executive Director at Dais Lucia Simek Thanks to supporters, declaring that “it’s necessary collaboration” makes the annual party “so meaningful.” Christian Vasquez A short film was screened, including Meek, Wu, Simek and Will Evans of publisher Deep Vellum. The capped at night is Christie’s live auction Brett Sherlockhe is honored to announce a $100,000 gift from the Eugene McDermott Foundation to fund the free museum until 2026. Francisco Moreno (He will hold a solo exhibition at Dallas Contemporary in spring 2026) Keep bidders onto their toes.
As usual, the party sprinkled late at night, a party hosted by the soon-to-open Hi-Fi Bar Shyboy. Friends of the Museum Dance, New York DJ begins geologyalternate between ipping the iconic high balls and cooling with soft serving ice cream.
Rod Sager, Ann McReynolds, Lucia Simek, Robyn Siegel and Shayna Fontana Horowitz
Mark Agnew and Emily Clarke
Michael Phelps and RA Kazadi
Ann McReynolds
Jill Parker and Rod Sager
Rand Horowitz and Shayna Fontana Horowitz
Bryn Stringer
Rod Sager
Kelly Mason
Faisal Hallum, Ceron and Brian Bolke
Elizabeth Hooper O’Mahoney, Ashley Varel
Brad Owen, Peter Augustus Owen and Thomas Fuel
Alden Pinnell and Ben Slater
Sal Jafar and Christina Jafar
