2. SOFA
#2 Art & Architecture Event (up from #3)
A contemporary art and design fair, Sculptural Objects and Functional Art attracts 30,000 collectors to Navy Pier. Next: November 2-4, 2012
A contemporary art and design fair, Sculptural Objects and Functional Art attracts 30,000 collectors to Navy Pier. Next: November 2-4, 2012
Photo: Cheri Eisenberg
8. Field Museum Gala
#9 Benefit (up from #17)
Always an ornate affair with a well-heeled crowd, the Field Museum Gala raised $1.3 million in 2011 and drew 700 guests. This year’s event will have a decadent Maharaja theme. Next: October 13, 2012
Always an ornate affair with a well-heeled crowd, the Field Museum Gala raised $1.3 million in 2011 and drew 700 guests. This year’s event will have a decadent Maharaja theme. Next: October 13, 2012
Photo: Cheri Eisenberg
3. Otis College of Art and Design Scholarship Benefit and Fashion Show
#4 Fashion & Retail Event (new to the list)
Otis College of Art and Design celebrated its 30th annual scholarship benefit and fashion show in 2012, with 800 guests and more than 70 models in 175-plus fashion and costume looks from the Otis College fashion department. It bills itself as L.A.’s largest annual runway show. Next: May 4, 2013
Otis College of Art and Design celebrated its 30th annual scholarship benefit and fashion show in 2012, with 800 guests and more than 70 models in 175-plus fashion and costume looks from the Otis College fashion department. It bills itself as L.A.’s largest annual runway show. Next: May 4, 2013
Photo: Lee Salem Photography
4. L.A. Art Shows
#4 Art & Design Event
The Los Angeles Art Show this year split into two shows, known as "The L.A. Art Show: Modern & Contemporary" and the "Los Angeles Fine Art Show: Historic & Traditional." One ticket offered 40,000 people admission to both shows, which took to the L.A. Convention Center’s West Hall over five days. Next: January 23-27, 2013
The Los Angeles Art Show this year split into two shows, known as "The L.A. Art Show: Modern & Contemporary" and the "Los Angeles Fine Art Show: Historic & Traditional." One ticket offered 40,000 people admission to both shows, which took to the L.A. Convention Center’s West Hall over five days. Next: January 23-27, 2013
Photo: Courtesy of the Los Angeles Art Show
