Gayle Kohl (Board Member), Leslie Ito (Executive Director), and Councilmember Felicia Williams at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
Alice Shindelar (Formation Association) and CJ Guzman de Jesus at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
Peggy Dark and Sandy Biery (volunteer) at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
Karen Satzman (VP of Events) and Ismael Soto (VP of External Relations) at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
Stephen Swan (John Moran Auctioneers) and Leigh Gluck (MHP Events) at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
Danette Christine and Sandra Tsing Loh (actress and writer) at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
John Kenney and Dori Saporito at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
Jenny Kim (Pacific Western Bank) and Kathy Fergen (East West Bank) at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
Max Karp (volunteer) and Rain Anya (Paper Doll Militia aerialist) at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
Sean Phetasarath (Blue Rooster Art Supply) demonstrating a fabric arts and craft activity at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
Lena Alani (Paper Doll Militia aerialist) performing at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
Lena Alani (Paper Doll Militia aerialist) performing at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
Roger Huang and George Hsieh watching a performance by the Paper Doll Militia at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
Gillian Gough, Jan Sanders, Katherine Harrington (Board Member) and Maria Khader (Board Member) at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
Briana Dasoscos and Justin Emsoff at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
Lena Alani (Paper Doll Militia aerialist) shortly after her first performance at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
Rebecca Carpenter (Formation Association) and Glenn Wedeen at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
Matthew and Kristin Kearney Massimino (Board Member) with The Bollywood Kitchen food truck at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
Dexter and Angela Bailey at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
Hon. Theresa Traber (Los Angeles Superior Court) and Heather Kurze (Pasadena City College Art Department) at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
Maria and Jason Kohler at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
Leo and Joshua of Gales Italian Restaurant serve food at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
Guests at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
Board members at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
Leslie Ito (Executive Director) speaking at the Armory Center for the Arts annual benefit on April 23, 2022
Kathy Fergen (East West Bank), Jenny Kim (Pacific Western Bank), and Stephanie (volunteer) in the art gallery at the Armory Center for the Arts on April 23, 2022
Yunhee Min (artist) and Peter Tolkin in the art gallery at the Armory Center for the Arts on April 23, 2022
Solongo Zoljargal and Frances Fletcher in the art gallery at the Armory Center for the Arts on April 23, 2022
On Saturday, April 23, the Armory Center for the Arts and 255 of its closest supporters Celebrated Together Again for its annual benefit. It was an inside/outside affair, with festivities both inside the museum and outside in the beautiful alley behind the facility.
Guests enjoyed an open bar, signature cocktails, plus something new. For the first time ever, the Armory blocked off Electric Alley and transformed the entire 7,500 square foot back lot into a dazzling “under the stars” lounge and food truck pavilion, sporting LA’s best gourmet street food plus delectable offerings from Gale’s Restaurant.
Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed installations and live aerial performances by Paper Doll Militia. Recognized as pioneers in original aerial theatre, Paper Doll Militia’s innovative approach to choreography and poignant use of theatricality seamlessly weave together dynamic physicality, aerial arts, and visual theatre.
There was also an online auction offering some of the best seats, uncommon opportunities, and artful experiences. All proceeds from the benefit and auction go to support the Armory and its programs.
Nonprofit and community-based, Armory Center for the Arts is a leader for contemporary art exhibitions and community arts education. The Armory’s mission is to build upon the power of art to transform lives and communities through creating, teaching, and presenting the arts. For more information visit www.armoryarts.org.
