The Los Angeles County Museum of Art hosted its 15th annual Art+Film Gala on Saturday, November 7, 2026, drawing a star-studded crowd to celebrate the intersection of creative disciplines. The prestigious event, which serves as a vital fundraiser for the museum’s curatorial and educational initiatives, honored visual artist Vija Celmins and acclaimed filmmaker Denis Villeneuve for their significant contributions to their respective fields.
Co-chaired by museum trustee Eva Chow and actor Leonardo DiCaprio, the gala remains a cornerstone of the Los Angeles social calendar. The evening featured a high-profile guest list, including stars such as Sofía Vergara, Andrew Garfield, and Quinta Brunson, all of whom joined supporters from the entertainment, fashion, and art industries to mark the occasion. The event was presented by Gucci, maintaining a long-standing partnership that has supported the gala since its inception in 2011.
This year’s celebration carried particular significance as it followed the spring opening of the museum’s new David Geffen Galleries. Attendees were treated to a musical performance by ROSÉ, who served as the evening’s featured guest. Proceeds from the gala are dedicated to advancing LACMA’s mission, specifically the initiative to integrate film more deeply into the museum’s core programming and exhibitions.
In his remarks regarding the honorees, LACMA CEO Michael Govan praised the “exacting renderings of the natural world” produced by Celmins, as well as the “meticulously crafted worlds” that define Villeneuve’s cinematic career. The gala continues to solidify its reputation as a premier venue for recognizing talent while fostering support for cultural preservation and artistic innovation in Southern California.