The Art Production Fund held its 15th annual gala at the Seagram Building in New York, transforming the venue into a ski chalet fantasy. The event featured performances by Amanda Ross-Ho, including ice skating choreography, and raised over $1 million for public art. Attendees included artists Derrick Adams, Mickalene Thomas, Sanford Biggers, and Marilyn Minter, along with patrons, designers, and cultural figures.
The gala's success underscores the growing importance of fundraising for public art, which the organization's executive director Casey Fremont highlighted as a means to reach audiences beyond traditional museum settings. The $1 million raised will support free, accessible art installations, reinforcing the Art Production Fund's role in making contemporary art part of everyday public life.