We take a look back at last year’s galas, benefits, and fund-raisers during a busy fall season. From colorful pop art themes to clever denim artwork to cool ceiling treatments, here are the ideas and designs that helped draw attention to important causes and celebrate achievements.
The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker Tea Party
Photo: Joy Asico
UnMask Cancer Benefit
Photo: Courtesy of Tyger Productions
Cocina: A Dinner in Gairloch Gardens
Photo: Amelia Wood
The Crystal Charity Ball
Photo: Dana Driensky
South Coast Plaza’s Art, Excellence & Friendship Gala
Photo: BFA.com
Saint John’s Health Center Foundation 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration
Photo: Michael Clifford Photography
MoMA PS1’s Back to School Benefit
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
Hudson River Park Friends Gala
Photo: Simon Luethi
Colon Cancer Alliance’s Blue Hope Bash
Photo: Moshe Zusman
The Hats & Heroes Masquerade Ball
Photo: Victoria Angela
The New York Aquarium’s Sip for the Sea
Photo: Hagop Kalaidjian/BFA.com
City of Hope’s Spirit of Life Award Gala
Photo: Line 8 Photography. All rights reserved.
Rethink Breast Cancer's Boobyball
Photo: Ryan Emberley
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute's 'Monkey Business Gala'
Photo: Courtesy of the Smithsonian's National Zoo
Basser Center's ‘Jean Bash’ Benefit
Photo: Benjamin Lozovsky/BFA.com
Art Gallery of Ontario's Art Bash
Photo: George Pimentel
The InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball
Photo: Courtesy of Make-A-Wish Southern Florida
The Meridian Ball
Photo: Rodney Bailey
Sandy Hook Promise Benefit
Photo: Chance Yeh