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November 8, 2017
Giant letters spelled out the theme of the evening in the silent auction area.
Giant letters spelled out the theme of the evening in the silent auction area.
Photo: FotoBriceno
Atypical Food Walls
Atypical Food Walls

Pretzel and doughnut walls have become familiar at events, but the wall concept itself is a trend that will continue, according to Toronto-based catering company Eatertainment. The company offers an ombré macaron peg wall, offering vanilla, rose, cotton candy, grapefruit cayenne, and Peruvian chocolate flavors.

Photo: Courtesy of Eatertainment
A giant birthday card allowed guests to jot down their wishes for the museum on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.
A giant birthday card allowed guests to jot down their wishes for the museum on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.
Photo: Ryan Emberley
A maze motif wove through the event, and appeared in its decor and on the floor of the museum.
A maze motif wove through the event, and appeared in its decor and on the floor of the museum.
Photo: Ryan Emberley
Reflecting the museum's logo, the primary colors of the evening were magenta, black, white, and silver.
Reflecting the museum's logo, the primary colors of the evening were magenta, black, white, and silver.
Photo: Ryan Emberley
Guests admired a mosaic display of images representing love, acceptance, and other themes during the reception.
Guests admired a mosaic display of images representing love, acceptance, and other themes during the reception.
Photo: FotoBriceno
In the sponsor experience, life-size mirrored silhouettes were meant to encourage guests to see themselves as a key aspect of philanthropy.
In the sponsor experience, life-size mirrored silhouettes were meant to encourage guests to see themselves as a key aspect of philanthropy.
Photo: FotoBriceno
Anderson Ranch Art Center's Annual Recognition Dinner
Anderson Ranch Art Center's Annual Recognition Dinner

Anderson Ranch Arts Center hosted its 21st Annual Recognition Dinner July 20 at the historic Hotel Jerome in Aspen, Colorado. The event featured cocktails, dinner, and a live auction of works by contemporary artists, which was facilitated by Sotheby’s. Design team Snarkitecture created the mountain landscape-inspired decor. All proceeds benefited Anderson Ranch’s educational programs.

Photo: Owen Kolasinski/BFA.com
New Yorkers for Children’s Fall Gala
New Yorkers for Children’s Fall Gala

In September, New Yorkers for Children hosted its annual fall gala, which celebrated its 20th anniversary benefiting youth in foster care in New York City. The event, which took place at Cipriani 42nd Street, included an evening of dinner and dancing, with a standout decor element in an oversize number “20” decorated with a collage of children who have benefited from the organization. David Stark Design and Production designed the event.

Photo: Joe Schildhorn/BFA.com
The event took place in a 20,000-square-foot tent from Arena Americas that was situated on the grounds of the McCormick Tribune Y.M.C.A.
The event took place in a 20,000-square-foot tent from Arena Americas that was situated on the grounds of the McCormick Tribune Y.M.C.A.
Photo: Erika Dufour For the Revel Group
At night, lighting from Sound Investment was meant to evoke a sunset with hues of yellow, orange, and red.
At night, lighting from Sound Investment was meant to evoke a sunset with hues of yellow, orange, and red.
Photo: Erika Dufour For the Revel Group
Guests, like actress Riley Keough, posed for photographers in front of the entry wall, which displayed photos from the museum’s first gala in 1967. “It was overwhelming initially, but then we realized it was interesting to focus on the year the building opened, and even within that there were a plethora of things to choose from,” explained Stark about searching the museum’s archives for inspiration.
Guests, like actress Riley Keough, posed for photographers in front of the entry wall, which displayed photos from the museum’s first gala in 1967. “It was overwhelming initially, but then we realized it was interesting to focus on the year the building opened, and even within that there were a plethora of things to choose from,” explained Stark about searching the museum’s archives for inspiration.
Photo: Susie Montagna
Peonies in pink tones added a pop of color to the tables’ black-and-white decor.
Peonies in pink tones added a pop of color to the tables’ black-and-white decor.
Photo: BFA NYC
Layered collages made from news clippings, photographs, catalog covers, and invitations from the Whitney’s exhibitions and events created a museum timeline that lined the wall of the party’s lounge space.
Layered collages made from news clippings, photographs, catalog covers, and invitations from the Whitney’s exhibitions and events created a museum timeline that lined the wall of the party’s lounge space.
Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
The event featured a special installation by artist Will Pappenheimer, who designed an augmented reality mobile app titled Proxy, 5-WM2A. The virtual “drug” experience allowed guests to view the space along with trippy, hallucinatory graphics on their phones.
The event featured a special installation by artist Will Pappenheimer, who designed an augmented reality mobile app titled Proxy, 5-WM2A. The virtual “drug” experience allowed guests to view the space along with trippy, hallucinatory graphics on their phones.
Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
A 24-hour time lapse of the views from the new building was projected on the fourth-floor gallery walls of the Breuer building. “The difference in mood between the Breuer building and the new building is something that will take some getting used to. Breuer was like a vault—slate floors, concrete everywhere, few windows; the new building is light-infused, bright, and transparent; rooms are separated by glass. Everything is open. It’s a more expansive atmosphere,” Rogak said.
A 24-hour time lapse of the views from the new building was projected on the fourth-floor gallery walls of the Breuer building. “The difference in mood between the Breuer building and the new building is something that will take some getting used to. Breuer was like a vault—slate floors, concrete everywhere, few windows; the new building is light-infused, bright, and transparent; rooms are separated by glass. Everything is open. It’s a more expansive atmosphere,” Rogak said.
Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
The cocktail and studio party decor included a bar and cocktail tables constructed from repurposed shipping crates—some were authentic crates from the museum, others were newly manufactured for the event.
The cocktail and studio party decor included a bar and cocktail tables constructed from repurposed shipping crates—some were authentic crates from the museum, others were newly manufactured for the event.
Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
The names of every artist who once had an exhibition in the Breuer building were handwritten on the walls of the third-floor dining space.
The names of every artist who once had an exhibition in the Breuer building were handwritten on the walls of the third-floor dining space.
Photo: BFA NYC
“We’re leaving our mark with all the artists who have graced the walls of this museum, and then bringing that overhead with the lanterns and bringing it to the tables and the centerpieces,” said Stark about the dining room decor, which included paper lanterns with the honorees’ names.
“We’re leaving our mark with all the artists who have graced the walls of this museum, and then bringing that overhead with the lanterns and bringing it to the tables and the centerpieces,” said Stark about the dining room decor, which included paper lanterns with the honorees’ names.
Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
Sculptural representations of different years in the life of the Breuer building, along with the names of that year’s exhibitions, served as the dining room centerpieces.
Sculptural representations of different years in the life of the Breuer building, along with the names of that year’s exhibitions, served as the dining room centerpieces.
Photo: BFA NYC
Elvis Costello performed during dinner. In addition to the artists in attendance, gala guests included Nigel Barker, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Padma Lakshmi, John McEnroe, and Hilary Rhoda.
Elvis Costello performed during dinner. In addition to the artists in attendance, gala guests included Nigel Barker, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Padma Lakshmi, John McEnroe, and Hilary Rhoda.
Photo: BFA NYC
Guests dined on a pot-au-feu with squash, hen-of-the-woods mushrooms, and Brussels sprouts; branzino baked in parchment; and mocha and raspberry baked Alaska for dessert, by Olivier Cheng Catering and Events.
Guests dined on a pot-au-feu with squash, hen-of-the-woods mushrooms, and Brussels sprouts; branzino baked in parchment; and mocha and raspberry baked Alaska for dessert, by Olivier Cheng Catering and Events.
Photo: BFA NYC
Playing off the moving theme, Stark created construction-inspired wall art, shaping utilitarian extension cords into closing phrases, such as “See you soon” and “Stay tuned.” As for the new space, Rogak sees a bright, busy future: “We anticipate a 70 percent increase in external events, in addition to our regular schedule of internal events and three major annual fund-raising events.”
Playing off the moving theme, Stark created construction-inspired wall art, shaping utilitarian extension cords into closing phrases, such as “See you soon” and “Stay tuned.” As for the new space, Rogak sees a bright, busy future: “We anticipate a 70 percent increase in external events, in addition to our regular schedule of internal events and three major annual fund-raising events.”
Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
Brooklyn-based Flour Shop provided an assortment of sweet treats for the partygoers, including sugar cookies with the names of some of the artists spelled out in icing.
Brooklyn-based Flour Shop provided an assortment of sweet treats for the partygoers, including sugar cookies with the names of some of the artists spelled out in icing.
Photo: Susie Montagna
Guests could pose at the photo booth station provided by Smilebooth.
Guests could pose at the photo booth station provided by Smilebooth.
Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
The studio party featured a DJ set by Zen Freeman, who spun in front of a backdrop of archival newspaper headlines announcing the opening of the building in 1967.
The studio party featured a DJ set by Zen Freeman, who spun in front of a backdrop of archival newspaper headlines announcing the opening of the building in 1967.
Photo: BFA NYC
Wall-to-wall white carpeting, long white console tables, and candles created a sleek, simple setting.
Wall-to-wall white carpeting, long white console tables, and candles created a sleek, simple setting.
Photo: Darren McCollester/Getty Images for the Unicef
Lucite lamps sat on each end of a 44-foot-long white mirrored bar.
Lucite lamps sat on each end of a 44-foot-long white mirrored bar.
Photo: Darren McCollester/Getty Images for the Unicef
The cocktail area also held white tufted benches.
The cocktail area also held white tufted benches.
Photo: Darren McCollester/Getty Images for the Unicef
White suede tables filled the dining area. Candelabras and mirrored votive boxes dressed up the tables.
White suede tables filled the dining area. Candelabras and mirrored votive boxes dressed up the tables.
Photo: Darren McCollester/Getty Images for the Unicef
Other decor in the dining room included ghost chairs and smoky hurricane glasses.
Other decor in the dining room included ghost chairs and smoky hurricane glasses.
Photo: Darren McCollester/Getty Images for the Unicef
The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker Tea Party
The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker Tea Party

At the Washington Ballet's annual Nutcracker Tea Party, held at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in December, guests enjoyed a formal tea service in the ballroom, which was decorated with ballet-theme decor and balloons.

Photo: Joy Asico
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