The Corita Art Center held its first benefit gala at the Marciano Art Foundation in downtown Los Angeles, celebrating the legacy of artist and nun Corita Kent. The event drew a high-profile crowd including actors Melissa McCarthy and Kathryn Hahn, artists Barbara Kruger, Catherine Opie, and Laura Owens, along with patrons, chefs, and designers. Guests enjoyed a new exhibition of Kent's work, a family-style dinner, and a performance by musician Natalie Bergman, with a 'GIVE A DAMN' tote bag as a parting gift.
The gala marks a significant milestone for the Corita Art Center, which continues to amplify Kent's unique fusion of art, faith, and social activism. By attracting major figures from entertainment, visual art, and philanthropy, the event underscores the enduring relevance of Kent's message and the center's role in preserving and promoting her legacy for new generations.