ARTY EVENT INSPIRATION

Drag queens Helena Poison and Tynomi Banks entertained guests at the arrivals area. Craddock said that the performance also was a nod to Factory parties, which attracted drag queens.

The cocktail area of the event featured the black and white color scheme on the floor, along with the use of silver foil as a nod to the Factory's signature decor. Fashion photography portraits from artist Mathew Guido also were displayed on four large screens.

The black and white colors also traveled to the bar, which featured dramatic brushstrokes.

Craddock said the dinner's floral mannequin head centerpieces, which were created Fifth Element Group, were meant to be disruptive and evoke Warhol's head, with the flowers standing in for his white wig.

The event showcased numerous projects from local artists including Couzyn Van Heuvelen, whose balloon installation reimagined the avataq, an Inuit sealskin hunting float.

Art Gallery of Ontario's inaugural Art Bash took place November 18. The red carpet area was inspired by Andy Warhol's Factory and showcased the museum's acronym in giant letters with a black and white color scheme. "The black and white was inspired by Warhol's use of black and white in many of his works," said Craddock. "The other half of it was touching on the history of the Factory. All the photos of the Factory were in black and white. We wanted to touch on that nostalgic element."

A wall installation of paint cans dripping a rainbow of colors provided a unique photo op for guests.

For a nostalgic touch, guests could have their wall photos taken with a Polaroid Land Camera, which printed out an instant picture to take home. The event's presenting sponsor RBC was responsible for the activation.

Guests could take their polaroids home in mini silver frames, branded with the title of the event.

Artist Ness Lee worked on a live illustration during the event.

Pyramids of dripping paint cans were another set of decor pieces that nodded to Warhol's work.